Hello everyone and Happy New Year. It is time again to gear up for the Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger poker run. Once again, we will be holding the event at the Chubbuck CAL Store. We have the date set for Saturday January 27th, 2018 starting at 9am-4pm.

The groups that participated last year were;
CAL Store
Southeast Idaho Fly Fishers
Ducks Unlimited
Idaho Fish & Game
National Wild Turkey Federation
Pocatello Field Archers
Idaho Food Bank
RMEF
Backcountry Horsemen
Pheasants Forever

We would enjoy seeing everyone back this year. We are asking all groups if possible to donate something to the prize table for the Poker Run. Also, we are asking groups not to do separate raffles at their tables. Please feel free to promote your groups and display any items that may be available at your banquets but no raffle sales at your tables.

We would like to possibly get more groups involved so if anyone has any suggestions please contact JD @ 208-709-55233.

We also had the idea about doing some demonstrations during the event to draw more people in. Maybe duck, elk calling. Possibly pack saddle demo etc. If any of you have any thoughts let JD or Kevin 208-237-1670 know.

Thank you, JD Johnston

Questions contact JD @208-709-5523 jdjhsntn@ida.net or Becky Hancock hanclan2@cableone.net

The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, which is scheduled for Friday, December 22, is featuring a bowling event at Wahooz Family Fun Zone on Monday, December 18 at 4:00 PM. Teams University of Wyoming Cowboys vs. Central Michigan University Chippewas will be competing to benefit The Idaho Foodbank and Boise Rescue Mission.

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The Idaho Foodbank--Lewiston Branch will be distributing food at the Nez Perce County Fair Grounds parking lot on December 18th from 10 am-2 pm. We will have volunteers helping to distribute bags of food (holiday meats along with holiday dinner fixings). It will be on a first come first serve basis as long as supplies last. This event is directly correlated to Holiday Hero's food drive at Rosauers the Saturday before (December 16th) which is sponsored by Ida Vend Broadcasting and Rosauers.

Whole Foods is giving back to the community through New Belgium Brewing Company! $2.00 from each New Belgium best brews purchase will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank on Friday, December 8.

Spend an evening seeing holiday fashions from SHIFT boutique and KEYSTONE station while sipping on Coiled Wines. Your $15 ticket gets you a voucher for one glass of Rizza, entry into our raffle, and 10% off coupons for SHIFT/KEYSTONE station. Voucher must be picked up prior to the event at any participating location - SHIFT boutique, KEYSTONE station, and both Coiled tasting rooms.

Raffle prizes include bottles of Coiled wines and gift certificates from each store. Proceeds of ticket sales will benefit The Idaho Foodbank.

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Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

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Visit your local Albertsons store and ask about Santa Bucks today! We are asking for $1, $5 and $10 tax-exempt donations, but custom amount donations are happily accepted. Every donation counts, and your generous contribution will make a difference for a family in need.

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PLACEHOLDER for 20th Anniversary of Empty Bowls Friday November 24

Please put on our IFB Calendar
Inquiries call Christine Dwello 208.577.2698 or cdwello@idahofoodbank.org
Drop off any donated bowls at 3562 S. TK Avenue 83705 by NOVEMBER 20. Bowls dropped off after Monday November 20 will be included for Empty Bowls 2018.
Available sponsorships inquire with Christine Dwello
More information logo and list of restaurants and sponsors to be provided 10/24

Football fans can support their team and fight hunger at the 10th annual Hunger Bowl, which takes place on Saturday, November 18 during Boise State Bronco’s game against the Air Force Falcons.

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Free concert featuring 3 national acts and 2 local act. Listeners of 100.3 The X can get into the event for free with the donation of canned goods to be collected at the Knitting Factory that evening.

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