October 2018
2018 Summit on Idaho Hunger & Food Security
The Summit on Idaho Hunger is a yearly event to bring together leaders from business, government, agriculture, non-profit agencies, schools, tribal organization, faith communities, and Idahoans who want to work together to combat hunger. Participate in facilitated small group workshop discussions on hunger and food security in Idaho. Learn how hunger and food insecurity impacts all Idahoans. Come be a part of the solution and identify 'Next Steps' for Idaho. Choose from 6 different full-day workshop tracks and learn how hunger…
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Scouting for Food 2018 – Eastern Idaho
The Boy Scouts of America Grand Teton Council will once again be gathering non-perishable food items as part of their Scouting for Food drive in Eastern Idaho on October 27, 2018. Promotion starts Oct 20 with the Scouts distributing door hangers. Food collection starts in the morning of Saturday, October 27th. You can participate by leaving a bag of non-perishable food outside your door. MOST NEEDED FOOD DRIVE ITEMS Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Ham) Dry or Canned Beans Cereal Rice Peanut…
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Scouting for Food 2018 – Treasure Valley
Scouting for Food 2018, the Treasure Valley’s second largest annual food drive, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Boy Scouts along with food bank staff pantry partners and volunteers will be out to collect the food hungry Idahoans will need this winter.
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Hymns of Thanksgiving
Hymns of Thanksgiving, scheduled for Sunday, November 18 at CenturyLink Arena, is celebrating its 16th year in Boise as a musical extravaganza with a 275 member choir and orchestra that celebrates the nature of gratitude during the Thanksgiving season. While there is no admission charge, guests are invited to make a monetary donation to The Idaho Foodbank.
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Empty Bowls 2018
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, The Idaho Foodbank hosts Empty Bowls in downtown Boise on the Grove Plaza. Throughout the year we collect handcrafted and hand-painted bowls from professional and amateur artisans, students, and studios. The event offers the opportunity to select a unique bowl from thousands and then enjoy a hot bowl of soup generously donated by one of several of our finest local restaurants.
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