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November 8, 2025| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Scouting for Food – Southwest Idaho

Scouting for Food, hosted by Scouting America, is one of Idaho’s largest annual food drives. Volunteers across the Treasure, Magic, and Wood River Valley will pick up food from designated neighborhoods. If you find a door hanger at your house on November 1st, you can leave a donation outside your front door for the Scouts to pick up on November 8th. If you don’t receive a door hanger, you can still donate at one of the drop-off sites listed below.
Scouting for Food Collection Sites
Tapawingo District
Idaho Food Bank
3630 E Commercial St
Meridian
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Meridian Food Bank
133 W. Broadway
Meridian
9am – 1pm
Eagle Food Bank
310 E State St
Eagle
9am -12pm
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
3209 W Overland Rd
Boise
9am -12pm
El-Ada
2024 American Legion Blvd, St 2
Mountain Home
9am -12pm
Owyhee District
Nampa 1st Church of the Nazarene
601 16th Ave. South
Nampa
West Parking Lot
10am – 3pm
Oasis Food Center
506 W Simplot Blvd
Caldwell
9am -2:30pm
Kuna Community Food Pantry
260 W. 4th St
Kuna
Middleton United Methodist Church
104 East Main St
Middleton
9am -12:30pm
Middleton Food Pantry
307 E 1st St
Middleton
9am – 1pm
Treasure Valley Community College Parking lot
205 @ 6th Ave
Caldwell
9am – 12pm
The Hub
Marsing
Drop off donations Monday-Thursday
El-Ada
15 W Colorado Ave
Homedale
9am -12:00pm
DJ Pilgrims Market
102 N Plymouth Ave
New Plymouth
9am – 2pm
Albertson
405 S Main St
Payette
9am – 2pm
Albertsons
1410 Westpark Plaza
Ontario
9am – 2pm
Fruitland Assembly of God
100 S Whitley Dr
Fruitland
9am – 2pm
Weiser Love, Inc.
8 E Idaho St
Weiser
M&W Market
424 Main St
Nyssa
Vale Food Pantry
252 B St W
Vale
Snake River District
Twin Falls
Smiths
Fred Meyer’s
Kimberely
Ridley’s
Burley
Smiths
Stokes
Jerome
Ridley’s
Bellevue
Bellevue City Hall [NEW LOCATION]
Buhl
West End Ministerial Association [NEW LOCATION]
Other Donation Center Locations:
First Presbyterian Church
262 E Ave J
Jerome
Mustard Seed
702 Main Ave W
Twin Falls
Salvation Army
348 5th Ave N
Twin Falls
South Central Community Action Center
Burley
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Cantastic Creations
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Idaho's first can structure competition held at the Boise Towne Square this summer. Treasure Valley architectural firms and other local businesses
compete in designing and building sculptures made entirely of canned goods and other nonperishable food items. These canned good sculptures provide an engaging way for visitors to learn about the fight against hunger in Idaho and promote the presence and capabilities of various local architectural firms that pay to participate. The public have the opportunity to vote on their favorite. After the sculptures are dismantled, all canned goods are donated to the Idaho Food bank.
350 N. Milwaukee St.
Boise, Idaho 83704
Empty Bowls - Pocatello
Sponsored by:Pocatello Arts Council
Come join The Pocatello Arts Council and The Idaho Foodbank at Jim Dandy's on Saturday, June 14th starting at 6 pm for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser! The Arts Council, in collaboration with the ISU Clay Club, will have beautiful handmade ceramic bowls that can be purchased for $25 each with all proceeds coming directly to The Idaho Foodbank. Enjoy the atmosphere, listen to live music, get some locally crafted bowls, and support your local community all at the same time!
305 E Lander St
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
Summer Empty Bowls Pop-Up Sale
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

Empty Bowls is a beloved tradition and community event to fight hunger. This year, we're holding a special Summer Empty Bowls pop-up sale at Lovejoy's Real Ice Cream! From 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Friday, May 30, you can stop by Lovejoy's Bown Crossing location to purchase hand-painted bowls donated by local artisans and community members. All proceeds will benefit The Idaho Foodbank's mission to end hunger in Idaho.
If you already have more bowls than you can count, you can also buy ice cream to support our mission, since Lovejoy's has generously agreed to donate 15% of sales on this day to The Idaho Foodbank. Don't miss this chance to enjoy some delicious ice cream while supporting a great cause!
3047 S. Bown Way
Boise, Idaho 83706
PAPA JOHNS Pizza Night Supporting the Idaho Foodbank
Sponsored by:Papa Johns

PAPA JOHNS HAS PARTNERED WITH THE
IDAHO FOOD BANK TO HELP END HUNGER!
ON MAY 28TH, USE PROMO CODE: IDFB20
TO GET 20% OFF ANY REGULAR MENU PRICED
ORDER AND WE WILL DONATE 20% OF YOUR
ORDER TOTAL TO THE IDAHO FOOD BANK
Dine & Donate with Boise Fry Co.
Sponsored by:Boise Fry Company

Boise Fry Company is hosting a Dine & Donate night to support The Idaho Foodbank! On May 7, 2025, stop by the Downtown Boise location and enjoy some delicious fries (burger on the side!) while supporting a great cause. 15% of profits from total sales will go back to The Idaho Foodbank.
204 N Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Caliber Collision's "Restoring You" Food & Fund Drive
Sponsored by:Caliber Collision

No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. The Caliber "Restoring You" Food Drive is our way of standing beside families in their hardest moments, offering comfort, care, and the simple dignity of a full plate. This year, join us in our most ambitious goal yet, as we aim to provide 6 million meals for those in need. Drop by any Caliber Collision Center to make a donation, or join us online at https://www.caliber.com/why-caliber/restoring-you/food-drive-2025.
To help strengthen donations, the Caliber Foundation, Caliber's 501(c)(3) non-profit, will donate an additional $0.50 for every dollar raised. Because restoring the rhythm of lives starts with restoring hope.
Strike Out Hunger
Sponsored by:GTS Softball

Let's strike out hunger together! On May 2-4, 2025, GTS Softball is hosting a 10u and12u softball tournament at Discovery Park in Meridian. This year, we're also hosting a fund drive for The Idaho Foodbank during the tournament. Donate $10 to The Idaho Foodbank and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods! Winner will be drawn on Monday, May 5, 2025.
2121 E Lake Hazel Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
"Pardon the Giving" Idaho Gives Event
Sponsored by:Idaho State Historical Society

The Old Idaho Penitentiary, a division of the Idaho State Historical Society, and Boise Farmers Market are planning the first-ever “Pardon the Giving” event during Idaho Gives. This fundraising event features representatives from various nonprofits who will be "locked up" until they hit their donation goals. On May 1, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, visitors can explore nonprofit booths, collect swag, and enjoy free guided tours, enhancing their understanding of each organization’s mission.
2445 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712
Union School Walk-a-Thon
Sponsored by:Union School

Union School is holding a walk-a-thon to raise funds for the school and for The Idaho Foodbank! A walk-a-thon is a charity fundraiser in which participants ask for pledges from sponsors. These sponsors will donate based on how many laps the participants can walk in two hours. Fifty percent of the money raised will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank, and the other fifty percent will be used to fund a rafting trip for the students.
Please reach out to Biff Hall at Union School if you're interested in sponsoring or supporting this fundraiser.
28 S Midland Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
Feeding the 5000 - Grocery Store Collection
Sponsored by:Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship
On April 19th, grocery stores across the city will be jumping in to help host the Food Drive Collection part of the campaign. From 10:00am-4:00pm at any participating location (Both Ridley's, Albertsons, Grocery Outlet, and Bi-Los), stop by to say hello to all the volunteers and drop off any non-perishable food items that you might have lying around!
Or, if you'd like to donate monetarily, you are welcome to donate through the Feeding the 5000 page on our website - https://idahofoodbank.org/feedingthe5000