America's Merriest 5K is coming to Boise on December 5th, featuring a 12 days of Christmas-themed course, snow at the finish line, and pictures with Santa! Idaho's Ugliest Sweater Run is the most festive, over-the-top holiday fun you’ll have on two feet (or four!). There will be an Ugly Sweater Contest for both humans and dogs, so bring your best (or worst) holiday drip. All participants will experience nonstop holiday cheer and a whole lot of laughs. This isn’t just a race - it’s a full-on Christmas celebration built for families, friends, runners, walkers, and holiday lovers of all kinds. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to The Idaho Foodbank.

Sign up to volunteer at the race: https://signup.com/go/WDAnYza

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Join us at The Idaho Foodbank's annual Empty Bowls sale! This beloved holiday tradition brings our community together to raise awareness about hunger and support The Idaho Foodbank’s mission to nourish, educate, and advocate.

Every year, local artisans and community members paint, create, and donate one-of-a-kind bowls to the Foodbank. Each bowl tells a story and serves as a reminder that not everyone in Idaho knows where their next meal will come from. Bowl prices start at $15 each and all proceeds support The Idaho Foodbank’s programs and help provide food assistance to Idahoans across the state.

This year's sale will be held on December 4th-5th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day, on the first floor of Boise Towne Square mall in front of the JC Penney north entrance (see below for map). We hope you’ll join us for this special tradition and help make the holiday season a little brighter for our neighbors in need!

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that inspires people everywhere to do good, and at The Idaho Foodbank it’s a powerful opportunity to help ensure our neighbors across Idaho have access to the nutritious food they need, especially during the busy holiday season. This year, every dollar donated on Giving Tuesday will be matched up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of Rodger and Cynthia Shaver, doubling your impact for children, families, and seniors facing hunger in communities large and small. By joining the movement, you’re helping to spread generosity, support stability for Idahoans, and make a meaningful difference across our state.

Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse an online giving market and a one-night, in-person event. Shoppers can browse organizations on our online giving site and give any amount to organizations of their choice. The in-person market at the 1912 Center brings all participating organizations together, so shoppers can meet you and learn about your work. It’s a well-attended, fun, and engaging community event.
Nov 27: Online Giving opens.
Dec 9: MAIN EVENT: One Great Night of Giving!
5:00-8:00 PM @ the 1912 Center in Moscow
Dec 12: Online Giving closes.

Come on down to Humpin’ Hannah’s Gobble Wobble for a Cause, featuring a live & silent auction!
When: Wednesday Nov 25, from 8pm to close
– 8pm: A Christmas Story Trivia for HUGE Prizes
– 10pm: The Rocci Johnson Band!

With your Idaho Foodbank donation, you could win an Adult-size Pink Nightmare Suit, A Christmas Story Advent Calendar, “Oh Fudge” “Pink Nightmare” T-shirts & MORE!

Plus, HUGE Silent Auction Items: Authentic autographed Ashton Jeanty full-size Boise State Football helmet, Yeti cooler, Cuisinart smoker, nice BBQ, neon signs for your mancave, Whistlepig golden pig statue, Corksicle Chillpod, Cigar Humidor Cabinet with glass top & LED lighting, and MUCH MORE!

We will be accepting cash donations and non-perishable food items throughout November! ALL donations will benefit The Idaho Foodbank.

For each Wild Turkey drink sold in Nov, Hannah's will donate $1.00! $1 Donation = 2 Meals!
Wild Turkey & Long Branch Shirts: $10 each with 100% going to The Idaho Foodbank.

You buy the Wild Turkey, Hannah's & KISS FM will bring the stuffing!

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The Subaru Share the Love Event is entering its 19th year for Subaru of America, Inc. During the 2026 Subaru Share the Love event, for every new vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 when the purchaser chooses one or more of the participating charities. Over the past 18 years of the event, Subaru and our retailers have made a real impact, donating over $345 million to a wide range of both national and local charities.

This year, Larry H Miller Subaru Boise has selected The Idaho Foodbank as its participating charity here locally! We look forward to continuing the hometown charity program this year to help increase the impact the Subaru Share the Love Event is making in local communities across the country!

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The Subaru Share the Love Event is entering its 19th year for Subaru of America, Inc. During the 2026 Subaru Share the Love event, for every new vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 when the purchaser chooses one or more of the participating charities. Additionally, participating retailers will donate $50 or more to their selected hometown charity or charities for every new vehicle purchased or leased. Over the past 18 years of the event, Subaru and our retailers have made a real impact, donating over $345 million to a wide range of both national and local charities. For the last thirteen years, Subaru retailers have been able to select a hometown charity to receive donations, in addition to the national charities.

This year, Phil Meador Subaru in Pocatello has selected The Idaho Foodbank as it's participating charity here locally! We look forward continuing the hometown charity program this year to help increase the impact the Subaru Share the Love Event is making in local communities across the country!

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Join us at Cathedral of the Rockies' annual Alternative Christmas Market — a special market where local nonprofits gather to sell unique, handcrafted gifts that make a real difference! The Idaho Foodbank's booth will feature some of our Empty Bowls. Come find gifts that give back and celebrate the season of generosity with all of us.

The Alternative Christmas Market will be open from 11 am – 3 pm on Saturday, November 14 and 9:30 am – 12:30 pm on Sunday, November 15.

This holiday season, The Idaho Foodbank is honored to be selected as one of five local charities participating in the Light the World Giving Machine Initiative, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Giving Machines take the traditional vending machine concept and turn it into an interactive donation kiosk. Instead of snacks or drinks, community members can purchase tangible items - such as senior meals, weekend backpacks for school kids, and food pantry supplies - to directly support local families in need. Best of all, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to participating charities. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all administrative, operational, and credit card processing expenses. Since launching in 2017, the Light the World Giving Machine initiative has raised nearly $70 million for humanitarian aid worldwide across 126 cities and 21 countries. Every swipe of a card helps lift individuals both here in East Idaho and around the globe.

This year, the Pocatello segment of the East Idaho rotation will again be hosted at the ICCU Headquarters in Chubbuck, ID. (4400 Central Way). The event will run daily from November 14 – November 29 during the hours of 11:00am - 9:00pm.

In East Idaho, 1 in 7 community members faces food insecurity, including 1 in 5.5 children. The Idaho Foodbank works with over 150 local partner organizations in East Idaho to feed nearly 44,000 people across the region every month. When you visit a Giving Machine kiosk, you can choose specific ways to support your East Idaho neighbors:

$12: Provides a weekend food backpack for a local schoolchild.
$25: Delivers 50 meals to local seniors.
$27: Covers the cost of the mobile pantry program for one person in a rural community.
$43: Stocks a local school pantry for a week.
$76: Procures 500 lbs. of meat for families in need.

Stop by the kiosks to learn more, meet representatives, and show your support during these key dates:

Fri, Nov 13: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 6:00 PM
Sun, Nov 15: Idaho Foodbank Dedicated Day - Representative on-site at Kiosk #2
Thu, Nov 20: Idaho Foodbank Dedicated Day - Representative on-site at Kiosk #2
Wed, Nov 25: Idaho Foodbank Dedicated Day - Representative on-site at Kiosk #2
Sun, Nov 29: Closing Celebration - 6:00 PM

We can't wait to see you there!

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Help Feed Joy This Holiday Season!

Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to help ensure Idaho families have access to the food they need. From November 1 through December 31, customers can support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing Holiday Bucks for the Feed Joy campaign at checkout at participating Albertsons locations.

Every Holiday Buck purchased helps provide food and resources to Idahoans facing hunger, bringing a little more joy to families and communities across our state this holiday season. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors in need!