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May 30| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Summer Empty Bowls Pop-Up Sale
Empty Bowls is a beloved tradition and community event to fight hunger. This year, we’re holding a special Summer Empty Bowls pop-up sale at Lovejoy’s Real Ice Cream! From 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Friday, May 30, you can stop by Lovejoy’s Bown Crossing location to purchase hand-painted bowls donated by local artisans and community members. All proceeds will benefit The Idaho Foodbank’s mission to end hunger in Idaho.
If you already have more bowls than you can count, you can also buy ice cream to support our mission, since Lovejoy’s has generously agreed to donate 15% of sales on this day to The Idaho Foodbank. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some delicious ice cream while supporting a great cause!
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
"Souper" Sale
Sponsored by:Edwards Greenhouse
It's Edwards Greenhouse annual "Souper" Sale benefitting The Idaho Foodbank!
Bring 5 nonperishable food items or a $5 donation for The Idaho Foodbank to receive 50% off annuals, vegetables and hanging baskets PLUS SPECIAL SALES ON POTTER. For every $5 donation provides 25 meals to hungry Idahoans.
Joe Hall Ford Cereal and Peanut Butter Drive
Sponsored by:Joe Hall Ford
Come see Joe & Nick this month at the dealership or at Rosauers on June 7th to help us fight child hunger. All donations will benefit the Idaho Food Bank. #FordFeedsKids #ChildHunger
CenturyLink Fights Hunger Campaign
Sponsored by:CenturyLink
CenturyLink Campaign to Fight Hunger. Since 2012, CenturyLink (CTL) hosts a nationwide food drive to raise funds and awareness for community food banks in our markets. CTL has identified The Idaho Foodbank that serves their communities statewide where their employees live and work. This is an online virtual food drive (click on website link below).
Help The Idaho Foodbank provide 75,000 meals to hungry Idaho families. #CTLFightsHunger
Red Nose Day May 24, 2018
Sponsored by:Feeding America/The Idaho Foodbank
VolunVino with The Idaho Foodbank
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank and Washington Trust Bank
Volunteer and Vino at the same time! Washington Trust Bank is sponsoring the first VolunVino Event at The Idaho Foodbank North Central Branch. Participants (tickets will be limited to 25) will spend 1 hour doing a fun volunteer project in The Idaho Foodbank volunteer repack room, andthen be treated to an hour of delicious appetizers and tasty wine provided by Seasons Catering in the Idaho Foodbank's new teaching kitchen.
Volunteers will learn about The Idaho Foodbank and our programs and who we serve, as well as learn tricks and tips to pairing good wine with certain foods. It will be a fun-filled evening and all proceeds will go to The Idaho Foodbank. Tickets for this event are sold out.
3331 10th St.
Lewiston, ID 83501
Idaho Gives
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria is partnering with The Idaho Foobank for Idaho Gives and will be donating 20% of pre-tax sales that day from 11am - 1pm to The Idaho Foodbank. IFB will have representation at each location to thank customers and answer questions and provide information about The Idaho Foodbank and our programs/services.
The Idaho Foodbank's Nutritionist, Alexa Appleman will be doing Cooking Matters demonstrations in the commercial kitchen at the Boise Co-Op at the Village in Meridian on how to make "Dessert for a Dollar". Learn how to make (and get a taste) of Black Bean Brownies, a delicious, nutritious and very frugal dessert while also learning about our Cooking Matters program.
The Idaho Foodbank is also partnering with KeyBank. IFB representatives will be in the KeyBank lobby of the Capitol Center branch from 10am - 12pm during Idaho Gives to answer questions about our programs and services.
Corks for Cause with Lindsey Creek Vineyards
Sponsored by:Lindsay Creek Vineyards
Lindsey Creek Vineyards is hosting their monthly "Corks for a Cause" were proceeds from the evening will go towards The Idaho Foodbank. There will be drawings with give-a-ways and some snacks provided.
Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart
More details to come from Feeding America and Walmart
Walmart Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart and Feeding America
Walmart's fifth annual nationwide "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign runs from April 2 through April 30. The campaign, done in partnership with Feeding America, is targeted at helping the one in seven Idahoans who suffer from food insecurity. Proceeds are channeled through Feeding America and go directly to The Idaho Foodbank.
Customers have several ways to donate:
Purchasing store products from participating food companies such as General Mills, Kellogg, Kraft-Heinz and several other leading food companies.
Donations can be made at the register in increments of $1, $2, $5 or an amount chosen by the customer.
Making an online donation at the link below, and by using the Walmart Credit Card for transactions.
Iron Horse St. Paddy's .5K Run
Sponsored by:Iron Horse Brewery
Fun Run benefiting The Idaho Foodbank goal is to raise $2,000 or 10,000 meals. A fun .5K run treated like a marathon includes warm-ups aerobics, live band and beer for those of age, with a medal at the end of race.
Location is parking lot of Wiseguys Pizza 6th and Main in downtown Boise. Wear your green or else?!
Prices $20 per adult and $15 ages 13 - 20 under 12 is $1