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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
Feeding the 5000 - Kick-Off Concert
Sponsored by:Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship
On Saturday, March 15th at 7:00pm, please join us at Central Christian Church in Pocatello for the Kick Off Concert of the Feeding the 5000 annual campaign! There will be performances from a variety of groups, as well as opportunities to learn more about The Idaho Foodbank and what we do.
If you'd like to donate to help support the Foodbank, you can donate in person at the concert or online at https://idahofoodbank.org/feedingthe5000
918 E Center St
Pocatello, ID 83201
Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World
Sponsored by:The Pocatello Rotary Club
This month, The Pocatello Rotary Club is offering a unique way to make a difference while dreaming of your next adventure. Their "Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World" Sweepstakes gives participants a chance to win airfare, lodging, and a dining experience at their dream destination (up to $5000 in value). The winner will be drawn on February 22nd, and half of all proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated directly to The Idaho Foodbank, helping to expand our impact and provide critical resources across the region. For more information, visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dine-anywhere-in-the-world
Dutch LUV
Sponsored by:Dutch Brothers in Lewiston and Clarkston

💙 On February 14, stop by Lewiston and/or Clarkston Dutch Bro's and celebrate #DutchLuv!
$1 from every drink sold will support the Idaho Foodbank, helping to create a brighter future in our
community.
● ☕ Grab your favorite drink @DutchBros this February 14 and give back! $
1 from every drink sold at Lewiston or Clarkston locations will go to The Idaho Foodbank.
● 🌟 Let’s spread the luv this Dutch Luv Day! Swing by and enjoy your fav
drink, and support The Idaho Foodbank—$1 from every drink sold will be donated!
3331 10th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Fundraiser
Sponsored by:The STIL

February 1, 2025 is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Stop by any of The STIL's five locations from 9:00 am to noon to celebrate this fun and unique holiday. Proceeds will be donated to four local nonprofits, including The Idaho Foodbank.
For just $6.50 - $8.50, guests will be offered ice cream from The STIL, delicious donut holes, and coffee provided by Slow by Slow, Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters, Push & Pour, and Flying M Caldwell. Orange juice and mimosas will also be available.
You can also purchase raffle tickets to make an additional donation. The STIL be raffling off great prizes to local businesses with a Grand Prize of Free Ice Cream for a Year at The STIL!
Sportsmen Against Hunger
Sponsored by:SE Idaho Sportsmen's Organizations
It’s time for the 18th annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event on January 25th and 26th in Pocatello! Come join us at C-A-L Ranch at the Pine Ridge Mall between 10:00am and 4:00pm each day.
Stop by to visit with representatives from a variety of organizations – such as Idaho Fish and Game, NWTF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, KZBQ, POW/MIA, and more – and to purchase raffle tickets for some fantastic prizes that they’ve donated to the cause! All proceeds from the event will go to the Idaho Foodbank and be put to work ending hunger in Southeast Idaho.
We look forward to seeing you there!
4215 Yellowstone Ave
Chubbuck, ID 83202
Reed's Dairy Fundraiser
Sponsored by:Reed's Dairy
Join Reed's Dairy on January 18th to commemorate the one year anniversary of the dairy production facility fire. Proceeds of the sale of single waffle cones sold at our Idaho Falls and Ammon locations will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank. Come help honor this day in Reed's Dairy history as they thank the members of our community who supported them this past year.
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