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November 13, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Scouting for Food 2021 – Treasure Valley and Beyond
Scouting for Food is one of Idaho’s largest annual food drives hosted by Boy Scouts of America and is scheduled for Saturday, November 13. Volunteers across the Treasure, Magic, and Wood River Valley will pick up bags of food from designated neighborhoods, as well as staff several drop off locations to collect food.
The main drop off location is The Idaho Foodbank warehouse in Meridian. Other locations:
Treasure Valley
Meridian Food Bank – Meridian 133 W Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry – Boise 3209 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705
Eagle Food Bank – Eagle 149 W State St, Eagle, ID 83616
1st Church of the Nazarene – Nampa 601 16th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651
Salvation Army – Nampa 403 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651
Albertsons – Ontario 1410 Westpark Plaza, Ontario, OR 97914
Albertsons – Payette 405 S Main St, Payette, ID 83661
M & W – Nyssa 424 Main St, Nyssa, OR 97913
M & W – Vale 250 10th St N, Vale, OR 97918
Ridleys – Weiser 1401 E 6th St, Weiser, ID 83672
Red Apple – Ontario 555 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
Grocery Outlet – Ontario 2670 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
DJ’s Pilgrim Market – New Plymouth 102 N Plymouth Ave, New Plymouth, ID 83655
El-Ada – Mountain Home 585 N 3rd E St, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Magic and Wood River Valleys
Wood River Blaine County Hunger Coalition, 121 Honeysuckle St, Bellevue
Twin Falls Mustard Seed Ministries, 736 Main Ave N, Twin Falls
Twin Falls SCCAP, South Washington, Twin Falls
Twin Falls Salvation Army, Twin Falls
Twin Falls Valley House, Addison Ave W.,
Twin Falls Jerome – Martha & Mary’s Pantry Hagerman –
Hagerman Valley Sr. and Community Center
Wendell – Wendell Food Pantry
Gooding – Helping Hearts & Hands Kimberly –
East End Providers Fairfield – Idaho Food Bank
Buhl – West End Men’s Association Food Pantry
Filer – Lighthouse Pentecostal Church
Burley – SCCAP Burley ID
Valley com. Basket -Eden Hazelton
Most Needed Items:
- Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Ham)
- Dry or Canned Beans
- Canned Soup
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Milk
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Union School Rock-A-Thon
Sponsored by:Biff Hall
The Union School (Nampa) Rock-A-Thon is a charity fundraiser where all the 301’s from Biff Hall's class ask for pledges from sponsors (friends, family, neighbors and businesses) to see how long they can rock in a rocking chair. All the money raised will be given to the Idaho Foodbank. This is a project for our class to give back to our community.
506 Fletcher Dr
Nampa, ID 83686
Feeding the 5000 Families
Sponsored by:Pocatello's Interfaith Community
Pocatello's Interfaith community is bringing back Feeding the 5000. We are truly looking forward to this multiple event campaign. Please come enjoy yourselves and support these efforts to help individuals in Eastern Idaho who are struggling with food insecurity.
The Kickoff Concert: Friday, February 18th starting at 7:00pm being held at Central Christian Church, 918 E. Center Street.
Progressive Dinner: March 11th beginning at 5:30pm.
Station 1: Appetizers, soup, and salad: Central Christian Church, 918 E. Center St.
Station 2: Main Course: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Caldwell Park Building, 135 S. 7th Ave.
Station 3: Dessert: St. Anthony Parish, 524 N. 7th Ave.
Candlelight/Meditation vigil: March 18th, time TBD held at Community of Christ, 4588 Bannock Hwy.
Grocery store Food and Fund drive: April 8th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Participating grocery stores are Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Ridley's on Pocatello Creek Rd, Ridley's on Main St.
Closing Ceremony: time and place to be announced.
#Dutch Luv
Sponsored by:Dutch Bros Coffee
The North Central Branch of the Idaho Foodbank was chosen to receive $1 form every drink sold on Friday, February 17. Three locations to Celebrate #DUTCHLUV
16th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Fundraiser
Sponsored by:Sportsmen Against Hunger
Sportsmen Against Hunger will be holding their 16th Annual fundraiser to help support the Idaho Foodbank this weekend January 28th and 29th at the Cal Ranch store at Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Your favorite sporting organizations will be there. There are also many great prizes to be a raffle off, including a Howa 6.5 Creedmoor3 rifle and a Liberty gun safe provided by Cal Ranch and many more!
4255 Yellowstone Ave.
Chubbuck, ID 83202
Pull For a Purpose
Sponsored by:Mark ESTREBILLO
Thank you for supporting the Idaho Food Bank, I'm so proud to have partnered with this organization to help our Community - Mark
2273 South Vista Avenue, Suite 120
Boise, Idaho 83705
7Cares Idaho Shares
Sponsored by:KTVB
KTVB wants to help build a stronger community safety net for basic human needs as well as foster a community spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. All donations (cash and non-perishable food) will go to help The Idaho Foodbank, Boise Rescue Mission, and Salvation Army locations keep their shelves fully stocked and purses full during the winter months when the need for food, shelter, and aid increases. This is the 15th year of 7Cares Idaho Shares.
Giving Games
Sponsored by:Idaho Central Credit Union and BSU ESports
Idaho Central Credit Union and Boise State University ESports are proud to present the Giving Games. Gamers compete but the ultimate winners are neighbors facing hunger who will receive nutritious food for meals thanks to contestant and spectator support. For every $1 donated The Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 4 meals!
Santa Fun Run
Sponsored by:Chloe Bates
Mark your calendar for December 3rd, because the Santa Fun Run is happening at the Twin Falls Visitors Center at the Perrine Bridge. Get into the Holiday spirit, come dressed as Santa Claus (or not) to run or walk (1 mile or 5k). A donation is suggested to participate with all donations benefitting The Idaho Foodbank. To pre-register, call 801-750-5030, or arrive at 9:00 AM on race day to sign-up.
2015 Nielsen Point Pl
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:Pocatello Arts Council
The Pocatello Art's Council along with the ISU Arts department are excited to hold its 4 Annual Pocatello Empty Bowls event Friday, December 2nd, 2022. This event benefiting the Idaho Foodbank, will be held at Westside Players Warehouse.
Beautiful handmade bowls will be there for you to choose from. Along with the purchase of a bowl, you will be able to enjoy your choice of soups, locally made bread, and beverages for dinner. Westside Players will also be selling adult beverages if you're so inclined.
Entertainment will also be provided by local musicians. We will also have the pleasure of providing awards to Pocatello artists recognizing them and their talent.
1009 S 2nd Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Holiday Heroes
Sponsored by:McVey Entertainment
McVey Entertainment- Holiday Heroes gives the community an opportunity to donate funds/food and volunteer to help put together food boxes for a food distribution in Lewiston. This campaign is a multi-day in person and a month long online fund drive event. The purpose is to raise enough money at the registers at Rosauers and online to purchase food bags for holiday meals. These food bags/boxes will be distributed at the fair building the week of Christmas.