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#IdahoKind SHARING ACTS OF KINDNESS THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

#IdahoKind Challenge

Inspired by the generosity of Duane and Lori Stueckle, #IdahoKind is the first fundraising and awareness campaign of its type for our organization. The goal of is to generate 1,000 acts of kindness and raise $200,000 to provide food for up to one million meals.

Challenge Dates:
January 18, 2021 – February 14, 2021
MLK Jr. Day thru Valentine’s Day
ALL DONATIONS MATCHED $1 for $1

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This video shows a group of 10 volunteers from the St. Lukes Health Partner group assembling frozen food boxes that will be shipped out to a Mobile Food Pantry in Weiser. In less than three hours they assembled 330 boxes.

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  • The results for out Million Meals in March Corporate Challenge are in - congratulations to Colliers Million Meals in March 2021 Champions! Second Place is TOK, and the third place goes to KPFF. Thank you to all those who participated for supporting The Idaho Foodbank! Read more about it in our Monthly E-Newsletter
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  • The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Wednesday Apr 14, 10:00 AM - till food boxes run out. Location: Lewiston at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, 1229 Burrell Ave # A. (208) 746-2288 For more information:
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  • Southwestern Idaho – The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Monday, Apr 12, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Caldwell at O'Connor Field House Grounds, S 22nd Ave. 208-576-5755 For more information visit: https://idahofoodbank.org/food-assistance-guide/
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  • We can't say thank you enough to all the volunteers who continuously support The Idaho Foodbank's efforts to fight food insecurity in Idaho. For the month of April, we want to express our appreciation to those who make it happen. If you're interested in lending a hand, visit our website to sign up! #volunteerappreciationmonth https://idahofoodbank.org/give/volunteer/
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  • Now in its eighth year, the Walmart Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign has been a way for Walmart and Sam’s Club to partner with suppliers, customers and members to help provide food to people in need. To date, the campaign has helped to secure more than 1 billion meals* for Feeding America food banks across the country. The campaign runs through May 5, and customers can donate by visiting any of the 22 store locations in our service area or online. Learn more: https://idahofoodbank.org/walmart-fight-hunger-spark-change/
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  • Thank you to Zasio Enterprises, Inc. for hosting their March Food Drive to support The Idaho Foodbank! We appreciate your efforts to helps us conquer food insecurity in Idaho.
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  • Team PMIWIC does it again! The group volunteered at the Meridian warehouse last week and we couldn't be more thankful! Together they packed 191 boxes of 46 pounds of food designed to support a food pantry in Payette. Thank you for all of your great help! #volunteerappreciationmonth
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  • Eastern Idaho - The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Tuesday, Apr 6, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: South of Rexburg in Thornton, 4915 S Yellowstone Hwy – Map Link: https://buff.ly/2PEHxwG. For more information: https://idahofoodbank.org/getfood/
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  • Eastern Idaho - The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Saturday, Apr 3, 9:00 AM - Noon. Location: American Falls at Willow Bay Baptist Church, 246 Lee St. For more information visit:
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  • April is National Minority Health Month, and this year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is focusing on the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on vulnerable communities. To learn more, visit the Minority Health page. https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/Content.aspx?ID=21522&lvl=2&lvlid=12
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  • In January, Subaru Loves to Help gave us $29,922, but they don’t seem to think that’s enough. So, they have just contributed another $57,860, with funds from all 7 Subaru dealers in our service area! A huge shout-out from The Idaho Foodbank to Subaru of America, Inc., Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise, Treasure Valley Subaru in Nampa, Rogers Subaru in Lewiston, Wackerli Subaru in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls Subaru in Twin Falls, Phil Meador Subaru in Pocatello, and Stateline Auto Ranch Subaru in Fruitland.
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  • North Central Idaho - The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Thursday, Apr 1, 10:00 AM - until all the food is gone. Location: Grangeville at the Lions Club Park, N Myrtle St. (208) 507-2365 For more information: https://idahofoodbank.org/northcentral/
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  • Avista Utilities Corporation and the Avista Foundation strives to assist with our Vision: A hunger-free Idaho. Supporting the Idaho Foodbank creates meals, education, and a network of community based partners. Thank you for believing in the importance of our work!
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  • The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Wednesday Mar 31, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Nampa at the Idaho Center Parking Lot, 16114 N Idaho Center Blvd. 208-577-2699
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  • Thank you to @TheSTILdowntown for such a sweet treat! The proceeds from their annual National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day event, which equates to the food for 10,000 meals, were donated to The Idaho Foodbank!
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  • Today in South Central Idaho - The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Saturday Mar 27, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Location: Twin Falls at the 630 Addison Ave W., 630 Addison Ave W.. 208-733-9515
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  • Thank you to our year-round partner St. Luke's Health System for your support and voice to the shared concern of food insecurity and overall health. Check out St. Luke's blog post on food insecurity here.
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  • Empty Bowls in Pocatello - Please join us in supporting the Pocatello Art's Council's mission to help raise funds for The Idaho Foodbank. This event, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, presents beautiful bowls handmade and painted by the Idaho State University Arts department as well as local artists in the community. These Bowls are being sold for $15.00 apiece. Special thanks to Farm Bureau Insurance and Albertsons! Each bowl purchased will come with a special wooden spoon and Bear Creek Country Kitchens soup. In addition to bowl purchases, other local artwork is being auctioned as well. All proceeds benefiting The Idaho Foodbank. https://bit.ly/2QqIlW3
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  • Huge thank you to our friends over at Plexus Corp. who matched funds their employees collected to benefit The Idaho Foodbank, which will provide food for 50,000 meals!
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  • Southwest Idaho - Today The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a Community Food Distribution Wednesday, March 25, starting at 1:30 PM. Location: Mountain Home at the Optimist Park, Elmcrest St & NW Marathon Way. 208-577-2699. Visit our website for more information:
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  • We are proud to share that our President and CEO Karen Vauk, and Foodbank Board Member and CEO of the Women's Business Center Diane Bevan, have been named 2021 CEOs of Influence honorees by Idaho Business Review. Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard work and passion for serving neighbors across Idaho.
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  • Volunteers of the Meridian Mayor's Youth Advisory Council came into the warehouse and helped us pack 3,850 pounds of great northern beans! They were a very friendly and energetic group. Thank you for all of your help!
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  • Starting March 1 2021, Idaho has increased the income limits for the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP), which provides child care assistance to working families in Idaho . For more information visit
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Please email Whitney Slade if you have questions or if you would like to submit a story for us to share on social media channels.

#IdahoKind Challenge

Inspired by the generosity of Duane and Lori Stueckle, The Idaho Foodbank is kicking off #IdahoKind – the first fundraising and awareness campaign of its type for our organization. The goal of this campaign is to generate 1,000 acts of kindness and raise $200,000 to provide food for up to one million meals.

Challenge Dates:
January 18, 2021 – February 14, 2021
MLK Jr. Day thru Valentine’s Day

What you can do:
Please use #IdahoKind when you share a feel-good story on social media. Our goal is to track kindness by using this hashtag.

  • Anyone can participate!
  • Encourage your volunteers, staff, donors, and friends to share a story of kindness.
  • Kindness is everywhere! Examples: an extra hardworking volunteer, a donation from a family, staff that helped a fellow co-worker, or a helpful neighbor.

Also, the acts of kindness are not limited to The Idaho Foodbank or need to be food-related. Examples: walking an elderly persons dog, paying for the Starbucks order of the car behind you, shoveling snow from neighbors driveway or sending your favorite teacher a thank you note.

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 3630 E. Commercial Court
Meridian, ID 83642
208-336-9643
info@idahofoodbank.org

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