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February 12| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Whole Grains & Reducing Added Sugar – Meridian
Join The Idaho Foodbank’s Nutrition Education Specialist for a fun learning experience where you will prepare and taste healthy food. This class will also provide some basic nutrition information about adding whole grains into your daily eating plan, as well as some tips and tricks to reduce how much added sugar you eat, without giving up your favorite treats! This free class offers a supportive space for anyone managing a tight food budget. Spaces are limited, sign up using the link below!
5:00-6:30pm
February 12
Teaching Kitchen
3630 E. Commercial Court
Meridian, ID 83642
SPACE IS LIMITED
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Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Give the Cops a Bird
Sponsored by:Pocatello Police Department
The Pocatello Police Department has launched its 6th annual “Give the Cops a Bird” turkey drive! All proceeds go directly to the local Idaho Foodbank to help feed the hungry in our community. Frozen turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through Friday, November 22nd at the Pocatello Police Department.
If you’re interested in making a monetary donation, those can be dropped off at the Pocatello Police Department as well. Please make checks payable to the “Pocatello FOP Union”, and any Venmo donations can be sent to the Pocatello Police Department at @Portneuf-Valley-Lodge with a note specifying that it’s for Give the Cops a Bird.
Don’t miss your chance to “Give the Cops a Bird” and help us help the community!
911 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Round up at the Register
Sponsored by:Les Schwab
Les Schwab customers will once again round up their cash and credit transactions to the nearest dollar (OR MORE) to help fight HUNGER. Funds raised will support foodbanks in the local area. November 1- December 31 Customers of LEs Schwab in North Central Idaho will be supporting the efforts to fill the plates this holiday season. Stop by Grangeville, Orofino, Moscow, or Lewiston and Round Up at the registers!
Scare Away Hunger
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Join The Idaho Foodbank on 10/26 for Scare Away Hunger, an annual family day of volunteering. This event is open to families with children as young as 4 years old and family friendly costumes are welcome! We have 2, 1 hour shifts available from 10am-11am & 11am-12pm. To register to volunteer, visit our volunteer platform here https://idahofoodbank.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/lewiston or email Ashley Singer at asinger@idahofoodbank.org or call 208-746-2288.
3331 10th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
Scouting For Food
Sponsored by:Grand Teton Scouts of America
The Grand Teton Council of Scouts will host its annual food drive in Eastern Idaho on Saturday, October 19th. Stationed throughout their communities, scouts will collect shelf-stable items to be donated to The Idaho Foodbank or a local community partner.
Empty Bowls 2nd Annual Throw Off
Sponsored by:Ceramica
Come and throw as many bowls as you can for the Idaho Foodbanks annual Empty Bowls Fund Drive. Free throwing and hand building if you donate your bowls to the event. Meet local potters as they throw alongside you. Try blindfold throwing and tandem throwing.
1002 S. Vista Ave. Vista Village Shopping Center
Boise, Idaho 83705
3rd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival
Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band
We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival and Fundraiser in Pocatello! The Idaho Foodbank is asking for YOU to do your part to fight hunger in East Idaho. We are pleased to have the Aaron Ball Band headlining alongside Paige Anne from American Idol and local troubadour Layne Bowen Music joining them on stage this year.
The festival will be held at Lookout Point in downtown Pocatello on September 7th. There is a suggested $5 donation for entry, but all are welcome to come! Mark your calendars, open your wallets, and lets make a difference together!
426 W Lewis St
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
Grand Opening-P1FCU Branch in South Meridian
Sponsored by:P1FCU
This is a food and fund drive hosted at the new P1FCU branch in South Meridian. Patrons are encouraged to drop off food and donate to benefit the Idaho Food Bank and its' Back-to-School Campaign.
4669 S. Eagle Re.
Meridian, ID 83642
The Back to School Radio-thon
Sponsored by:McVey and TriState Health
The McVey Entertainment group hosts a Back To School Radio-thon to promote the Backpack and School Pantry programs in North Central. TriState Health powers the day with information from their Nutrition team explaining why children need healthy food to learn. ZROCK, the River and The Canyon Radio station's DJ's talk from the talking points about Children's hunger and how the programs benefit kids in North Central. They ask listeners to check out their FACEBOOK page or deliver donations to the radio station. Goal is to raise $4000.
2575 Snake River Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
Rock the Block
Sponsored by:Molinelli's Jewelers
Molinelli's Jewelers is hosting their Annual "Rock the Block" party in downtown Pocatello on Saturday, August 10th at 6pm. There will be four fun filled hours of live bands, food trucks, raffles, and yard games. All of the proceeds from the block party will be donated to the Pocatello branch of The Idaho Foodbank!
126 N Main Street
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
Beef Night at Boise Hawks
Sponsored by:The Beef Council
The Boise Hawks is partnering with The Idaho Beef Council to bring Beef Counts fundraiser nights. Every ticket purchased through the following link will provide a $4 donation back to the Beef Counts program!
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Idahobeef3
The Beef Counts Program is designed to provide a consistent supply of high-quality protein throughout the year to The Idaho Foodbank, to then be distributed to our neighbors in need. https://idahofoodbank.org/about/corporate-partners/beef-counts/
5600 N Glenwood St.
Boise, Idaho 83714