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November 17| 8:00 am - November 22| 5:00 pm
Tackling Hunger

Join Idaho State University and University of Idaho in supporting The Idaho Foodbank’s vision of a Hunger-Free Idaho! Each year, the football teams go head to head on the field in a friendly school rivalry game the Saturday before Thanksgiving. But, off the field, there’s another friendly rivalry going on – which school can bring in more donations for The Idaho Foodbank!
This year, starting Monday, November 17th and going through gameday on Saturday, November 22nd, help prove once and for all which is the better institution by making a donation on their behalf! Whether you’re a student, faculty, alumni, or a community member, any and all donations will help provide food to people in need across the state. Plus, there will be some fun rivalry side bets (announcement coming soon!) that depend on which school wins!
Throughout the week, there will be food drop-off locations around both campuses for any physical donation items. And for monetary donations, just pick your school on this page before making a donation!
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Ham-A-Palooza
Sponsored by:LCCU

LCCU is excited to launch our holiday ham drive to help less fortunate families right here in their communities. Since 2014, we have donated nearly 4,000 hams to local families in need.
Thanks to the overwhelming support of community members like you, our program has been incredibly successful. LCCU partners with local food banks who distribute the hams to 700 families each year. Recently, however, you have probably noticed the rise of hunger in our community. That’s where you come in! LCCU is asking you to donate to the Ham-a-Palooza campaign. By donating, you will be able to help make this holiday season a little brighter (and yummier!) for local families! This year the goal is to raise as much money as possible. Please help reach the full LCCU matching amount of $4,000. The more we raise, the more families, together, we are able to feed.
Helping feed the northwest
Sponsored by:Ste Michelle Wine Estates

Statewide drive at multiple outlets. Program would include:
- Advertising in Grocery stores
- Advertising in participating restaurants
- $2 per bottle sold donated, up to $50,000 for NW foodbanks (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA).
- Twice a year Volunteer days with distributor partners where we donate time to the foodbanks as well as do a food drive at participating grocers.
Michelob Ultra Charity Donation
Sponsored by:Anheuser Busch, LLC & Albertsons

Anheuser Busch, LLC will donate $.10 for every 12 pack of larger of Michelob Ultra 12oz purchased at local Alberstons Grocery Stores, in ID to The Idaho Foodbank, up to a $3,000 donation. Program time frame: 11/1-12/31/20
November Idaho Foodbank Drive
Sponsored by:Toby Davis

It's been a rough year, and I know because of the pandemic, there will probably be an increased need for food in our community. I want to help, so for the whole month of November, I will donate $100 to the Idaho Foodbank for every oil painting sold.
I have many sizes available, but there are many that sell for just $195. For under $200, you can own an original oil painting, and also provide 500 meals for people in our community.
Paintings can be purchased online on Etsy (Etsy.com/shop/tobydavisart). I also have paintings hanging at the Capitol Contemporary Gallery on Capitol Boulevard in downtown Boise and the Gallery at Finer Frames in downtown Eagle. All links and information will be on my website - tobydavisart.com.
Feed the Need - Moscow Community Food Drive
Sponsored by:City Of Moscow & Moscow Volunteer Fire Dept

The City of Moscow and the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department have teamed up with The Idaho Foodbank Feed the Need Campaign by hosting a Drive Thru Food & Funds Drive! Head to City Hall or the Station 2 of the Moscow Volunteer Fire Dept. with your non-perishable items on Halloween, Oct 31. All food collected will benefit those in need in the Moscow/ Latah Community via local Idaho Foodbank partners.
Scouting for Food
Sponsored by:Grand Teton Council - Boy Scouts of America
Join us for one of the largest food drives in East Idaho! Our local community food banks are in desperate need of food donations to help feed families in our area. Help us fill our local food banks. Sign up in your geographical area to collect food in your neighborhood and deliver it to your local drop off sites.
Donate to Turkey Bucks
Sponsored by:Albertsons

Albertsons Turkey Bucks promotion. At selected Albertsons locations, consider making a donation at the cash register. Albertsons partners with The Idaho Foodbank, and 100% of the money donated goes towards purchasing holiday dinners for our local families in need.
Race for the Steaks
Sponsored by:The Idaho Beef Council

The 7th Annual Race for the Steaks, hosted by the Idaho Beef Council, is now Raising the ‘Steaks’ on Nutrition and Health with registration fees equally supporting the Beef Counts program benefitting The Idaho Foodbank and the Treasure Valley YMCA with $20 going to each organization. The Beef Counts program provides a much needed, high quality protein for food insecure Idahoans.
Like many community events, this annual race which typically ends with a delicious steak dinner at the finish line, will be scheduled with runners participating virtually in Point 5k / 5k / 10k distance options, and completing their course October 19 -24 with a results reporting deadline of October 25.
Ada County Crop Hunger Walk
Sponsored by:CROP Hunger Walk

On Sunday, October 18, you are invited to walk with us to end hunger, one step at a time. This year we will be “walking together apart”. Even though walkers may be walking in their own neighborhoods or joining their church’s team for a “micro walk”, we will be walking together to end hunger.
The suggested distance for the walk is 3.4 miles because that is the distance many people in our world have to walk to access water.
We will be walking to raise funds to support the global mission of Church World Service, a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.
We will be walking to share 25% of the funds generated from the event to be designated to the Idaho Foodbank that assists food programs here in Idaho.
If ever there was a need for us to WALK TO END HUNGER ONE STEP AT A TIME, it is now, October 18, 2020. Please join us! Together, we can raise funds, walk together apart and help end hunger in our community and around the world!
Feed the Need- Drive thru Food and Fund Drive
Sponsored by:IWash Aircraft Detailing

I-Wash Aircraft Detailing is proud to be partnered with The Idaho Foodbank during Feed the Need in an effort to support families in need this fall and holiday season. Help us in our efforts by coming out to the airport with your non-perishable food and/or monetary donations ($1= FIVE MEALS) on October 17 between 10am and 2om for a drive thru contactless drop off site. Look for the volunteers at the Lewiston Airport by the jet in the short-term parking lot. Help us set a record for one day food collection.