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Albertsons

Starting in 2005, the Albertsons Turkey Bucks campaign has raised funds for The Idaho Foodbank to provide food for holiday meals to Idahoans in need. This year, customers will be...

Giving Tuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping...


Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes

Don't miss out on your chance to win pizza for a year from the Idaho Pizza Company. With your minimum donation of $5.00 to the Idaho Foodbank you will be entered into a drawing to win pizza for a year. All proceeds go to supporting our Idahoan neighbors fighting food insecurity. For every $5 donated the Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 15 meals. Thank you for your donation and supporting the Idaho Foodbank.

Empty Bowls

Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank

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Empty Bowls is a beloved annual tradition and a community event to fight hunger. This year, handcrafted & hand-painted bowls can be purchased online from November 27 – December 8, 2024. Each time a meal is enjoyed in a purchased bowl, this is a reminder that not all Idahoans know where their next meal is coming from. All funds raised will help provide food assistance to local Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.

Location

3630 E Commercial Court
Meridian, Idaho 83642

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Healthy Holiday Meal Class

Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank North Central Lewiston Location

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The Idaho Foodbank would like to invite you to join us in our Teaching Kitchen to enjoy some healthy holiday recipes and learn how to offer a healthier holiday meal to your family. Participants will receive nutritional information, enjoy healthy holiday dishes, and all recipes prepared during class. Space is limited so register early. You can call our Lewiston branch to register at 208-577-2682 or register online www.idahofoodbank.org/events/

Location

3331 10th st.
lewiston, Idaho 83501

Waq'iswiisa Community Cooking Class

Sponsored by:Nimiipuu Health

Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Coordinator Marissa, along with Kesha Barden, the Nutrition Education Specialist with The Idaho Foodbank, will lead participants in cooking a low sodium Thanksgiving meal. Marissa will provide diabetic education and Kesha will provide supplemental nutritional education about low sodium foods. There will be delicious food, engaging activities and door prizes. For more information or to register contact Marissa at Nimiipuu health 208-843-2271 ext. 2849

Location

111 Bever Grade
Lapwai, ID 83540

Great Idaho Food Drive

Sponsored by:CBS2

CBS Channel 2 hosts the annual Great Idaho Food Drive. This year it will run from November 11th-November 25th. At the end of the drive, a parage of Les Schwab trucks will come to the Idaho Foodbank on November 25th to unload the food that they have collected throughout the drive.
This year's participants so far are:

CBS2
KBOI and KIZN 92.3
Two Men and a Truck
TDS Fiber

Feed a Ton

Sponsored by:Pacific Steel and Recycling

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Feed a Ton 2024 Food and Fund Drive at Pacific Steel and Recycling in November.
Please join us as we work to help those in our communities who are facing food insecurity in winter. All food donated will go to local charity.

Location

604 12st Street North
Lewiston, ID 83501

Feed Joy

Sponsored by:Albertsons

Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to address food insecurity. From November 1 to December 25, customers can support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing Holiday Bucks for the Feed Joy campaign when they pay for their purchases at select Albertsons locations.

Round up at the Register

Sponsored by:Les Schwab

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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!

Empty Bowls 2nd Annual Throw Off

Sponsored by:Ceramica

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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.

Location

1002 S. Vista Ave. Vista Village Shopping Center
Boise, Idaho 83705

3rd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival

Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band

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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!

Location

426 W Lewis St
Pocatello, Idaho 83204

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