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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
Meat Bingo in Lewiston
Sponsored by:Corner Villa and Friends of the Idaho Foodbank
The Corner Villa and the Friends of the Idaho Foodbank will host MEAT BINGO Monday, January 13th. The proceeds for the event will go to the North Central Branch of the Idaho Foodbank. Free to attend, must RSVP and extra Bingo cards are $5. Sign up on Facebook @ Meat Bingo at the Corner Villa. And meat portions are the prizes.
2110 14th Ave
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Take a Slice Out of Hunger - Enter for a chance to win pizza for a year
Sponsored by:Idaho Pizza Company
Don't miss out on your chance to win pizza for a year from the Idaho Pizza Company. With your minimum donation of $5.00 to the Idaho Foodbank you will be entered into a drawing to win pizza for a year. All proceeds go to supporting our Idahoan neighbors fighting food insecurity. For every $5 donated the Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 15 meals. Thank you for your donation and supporting the Idaho Foodbank.
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

Empty Bowls is a beloved annual tradition and a community event to fight hunger. This year, handcrafted & hand-painted bowls can be purchased online from November 27 – December 8, 2024. Each time a meal is enjoyed in a purchased bowl, this is a reminder that not all Idahoans know where their next meal is coming from. All funds raised will help provide food assistance to local Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
3630 E Commercial Court
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Hymns of Thanksgiving
Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music, Inc

Join Idaho's annual celebration of Thanksgiving and enjoy the beautiful hymns and gospel music presented by a choir and orchestra of musicians from around the Treasure Valley.
Idaho Central Arena in Downtown Boise
Sunday, November 24. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert starts at 7:30 pm.
Open Seating – No tickets required – Free to the public.
Guests are invited to make a monetary donation to the Idaho Foodbank at the event.
233 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
ISU vs. UI Tackling Hunger Football Game
Sponsored by:Idaho State University

Idaho State University and University of Idaho are teaming up once again to raise funds and food to support fellow Idahoans!
On Saturday, November 23rd, University of Idaho's football team will be playing Idaho State University in Pocatello at the ICCU Dome. This friendly rivalry game is the perfect backdrop for a friendly rivalry fundraiser between the two schools. In the week leading up to the game, as well as during the game that day - both institutions will be accepting monetary and food donations that will go directly to supporting The Idaho Foodbank in helping to address food insecurity in Idaho. Any donations may be dropped off to your nearest Foodbank warehouse, or to the Alumni offices at both Universities.
Come join us at the game and show your support for your team by donating to The Idaho Foodbank! This year, we're hoping to raise enough funds to provide food for over 18,000 meals!
Healthy Holiday Meal Class
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank North Central Lewiston Location

The Idaho Foodbank would like to invite you to join us in our Teaching Kitchen to enjoy some healthy holiday recipes and learn how to offer a healthier holiday meal to your family. Participants will receive nutritional information, enjoy healthy holiday dishes, and all recipes prepared during class. Space is limited so register early. You can call our Lewiston branch to register at 208-577-2682 or register online www.idahofoodbank.org/events/
3331 10th st.
lewiston, Idaho 83501
Waq'iswiisa Community Cooking Class
Sponsored by:Nimiipuu Health
Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Coordinator Marissa, along with Kesha Barden, the Nutrition Education Specialist with The Idaho Foodbank, will lead participants in cooking a low sodium Thanksgiving meal. Marissa will provide diabetic education and Kesha will provide supplemental nutritional education about low sodium foods. There will be delicious food, engaging activities and door prizes. For more information or to register contact Marissa at Nimiipuu health 208-843-2271 ext. 2849
111 Bever Grade
Lapwai, ID 83540
Giving Games
Sponsored by:Idaho Central Credit Union and Boise States E Sports

Get ready for epic battles and heartwarming generosity as Boise State Esports presents the Giving Games charity tournament. Throughout the week, teams will face off in various esports titles, battling it out for supremacy and bragging rights.
The Giving Games Charity Tournament event, presented by Idaho Central Credit Union, will feature games like Call of Duty, Rocket League, and College Football 25. Hosted by Boise State Esports on Wednesday November 13th 6-9 pm, Thursday 14th 6-9 pm, Friday 15th 6-9 pm and Saturday November 16, 12-7 PM, the event benefits the Idaho Foodbank, where donations help provide meals for those in need.
The true measure of success in the Giving Games isn’t just about winning matches; it’s about the funds raised for the Idaho Food Bank.
Teams interested in participating can sign up for a donation of $1,000 and $2,000 to have your organization's logo present at the event.
Every $5 raised helps The Idaho Foodbank provide food for up to 15 meals.
301 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, Idaho 83702
Great Idaho Food Drive
Sponsored by:CBS2
CBS Channel 2 hosts the annual Great Idaho Food Drive. This year it will run from November 11th-November 25th. At the end of the drive, a parage of Les Schwab trucks will come to the Idaho Foodbank on November 25th to unload the food that they have collected throughout the drive.
This year's participants so far are:
CBS2
KBOI and KIZN 92.3
Two Men and a Truck
TDS Fiber
Cranksgiving
Sponsored by:Barrie's Ski and Sports
It’s that turkey time of the year again! Come join Barrie’s Ski & Sports for their 17th annual Cranksgiving turkey drive and bike parade. To meet the increased need for assistance in Bannock county, we are asking for your support to help us gather turkeys to be distributed at the Bannock County Thanksgiving food distribution. Turkeys and monetary donations can be dropped off at Barrie’s Ski & Sports, or the Idaho Foodbank. All donations will need to be made by 12:00pm November 22nd.
Whether you're able to donate or just want to join in on the fun, grab your bike (and a turkey if you can) and meet us at 10:00am at Barrie’s Ski and Sports on Saturday, November 23rd as we peddle all these precious proteins to the Foodbank warehouse.
For more information about how to get involved, contact Kyle Peck in the Pocatello office at 208-869-0255.
624 Yellowstone Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201