Holiday Events 2018
Holiday and Ongoing Promotions
Take a Slice Out of Hunger - Enter for a chance to win pizza for a year
Sponsored by:Idaho Pizza Company
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
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.
3630 E Commercial Court
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Healthy Holiday Meal Class
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank North Central Lewiston Location
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/
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
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
Round up at the Register
Sponsored by:Les Schwab
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!
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.
Feed a Ton
Sponsored by:Pacific Steel and Recycling
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.
604 12st Street North
Lewiston, ID 83501
Empty Bowls 2nd Annual Throw Off
Sponsored by:Ceramica
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.
1002 S. Vista Ave. Vista Village Shopping Center
Boise, Idaho 83705
3rd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival
Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band
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!
426 W Lewis St
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
Grand Opening-P1FCU Branch in South Meridian
Sponsored by:P1FCU
This is a food and fund drive hosted at the new P1FCU branch in South Meridian. Patrons are encouraged to drop off food and donate to benefit the Idaho Food Bank and its' Back-to-School Campaign.
4669 S. Eagle Re.
Meridian, ID 83642
The Back to School Radio-thon
Sponsored by:McVey and TriState Health
The McVey Entertainment group hosts a Back To School Radio-thon to promote the Backpack and School Pantry programs in North Central. TriState Health powers the day with information from their Nutrition team explaining why children need healthy food to learn. ZROCK, the River and The Canyon Radio station's DJ's talk from the talking points about Children's hunger and how the programs benefit kids in North Central. They ask listeners to check out their FACEBOOK page or deliver donations to the radio station. Goal is to raise $4000.
2575 Snake River Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
Rock the Block
Sponsored by:Molinelli's Jewelers
Molinelli's Jewelers is hosting their Annual "Rock the Block" party in downtown Pocatello on Saturday, August 10th at 6pm. There will be four fun filled hours of live bands, food trucks, raffles, and yard games. All of the proceeds from the block party will be donated to the Pocatello branch of The Idaho Foodbank!
126 N Main Street
Pocatello, Idaho 83204
Beef Night at The Boise Hawks
Sponsored by:The Beef Council
Join us for Beef Night at the Boise Hawks on June 14, 2024. Purchase your tickets on the below link and a $4 donation will go to the Beef Counts program.
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Idahobeef3
Beef Counts is a program designed to provide a consistent supply of high-quality protein throughout the year to The Idaho Foodbank.
5600 N Glenwood St.
Boise, Idaho 83714
Hubble Hero Home Open House
Sponsored by:Hubble Homes
Hubble Homes is proud to continue the tradition of building a home to benefit various Treasure Valley non-profit organizations. An exclusive preview of this year's Hubble Hero House is open to supporters of the five charities who will be benefiting from the sale of this home. All proceeds benefit this year’s Treasure Valley charities: Idaho Food Bank, Idaho Veteran Chamber of Commerce, Operation Grateful Hearts, Star Outreach, and West Valley Humane Society.
10161 W Mauve Clover Court
Star, Idaho
Simplot Free Fry Day
Sponsored by:Simplot
Bring your family and friends for a fun night out, complete with free fries, slider hamburgers, a beer garden, live music, circus performances and a fantastic opportunity to support the Idaho Food Bank! Support the Idaho Food Bank by dunking Boise State football and basketball players in a dunk tank and purchase a commemorative FryDay t-shirt to add to your collection! All proceeds benefit the Idaho Food Bank.
1000 W Mrytle St.
Boise, Idaho 83702
Beef Night at The Boise Hawks
Sponsored by:The Beef Council
Join us for Beef Night at the Boise Hawks on June 14, 2024. Purchase your tickets on the below link and a $4 donation will go to the Beef Counts program.
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Idahobeef23
Beef Counts is a program designed to provide a consistent supply of high-quality protein throughout the year to The Idaho Foodbank.
5600 N Glenwood St.
Boise, Idaho 83714
Walmart Fight Hunger Spark Change
Sponsored by:Walmart & Sam's Club
All Idaho Walmart's & Sam's Club will be partnering with The Idaho Foodbank to raise funds to Fight Hunger & Spark Change. During April 1 - 29, 2024, you as a customer have the opportunity to donate at check-out, in store or online, with proceeds supporting The Idaho Foodbank.
Hubble Hero Home Ground Breaking Event
Sponsored by:Hubble Homes
Hubble Homes is proud to continue the tradition of building a home for charity. Please join us for the Groundbreaking event of our 2024 Hubble Hero Home.
All proceeds from the sale of the home will be donated to this year's valley charities: The Idaho Foodbank, Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Operation Grateful Hearts, Star Outreach, West Valley Humane Society.
10161 W Mauve Clover Court
Star, ID 83669
Sportsmen Against Hunger
Sponsored by:SE Idaho Sportsmen's Organizations
It's time for the 17th annual Sportsmen Against Hunger event on January 27th and 28th in Pocatello! Come join us at C-A-L Ranch at the Pine Ridge Mall between 10:00am and 4:00pm each day.
Stop by to visit with representatives from a variety of organizations - such as Idaho Fish and Game, NWTF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, KZBQ, POW/MIA, and more - and to purchase raffle tickets for some fantastic prizes that they've donated to the cause! All proceeds from the event will go to the Idaho Foodbank and be put to work ending hunger in Southeast Idaho.
We look forward to seeing you there!
4215 Yellowstone Ave
Chubbuck, ID 83202