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Idaho Kind

Idaho Kind is a movement where good intentions and action collide, a time when one act of kindness can have a ripple effect.

The entire month of March, The Idaho Foodbank encourages Idahoans to share kindness. Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others, motivated by genuine warm feelings. Researchers have found that people who are kind or regularly engage in acts of kindness tend to have higher well-being.

We hope that you will join us and will encourage those around you to join in the #IdahoKind Challenge.

How to Join: Complete or Share an Act of Kindness!

The goal of Idaho Kind is to generate 1,000 acts of kindness and to raise the food and funds to provide two millions.

Please use #IdahoKind when you share a feel-good story on social media to inspire others or submit a story of kindness you experienced here on our Kudoboard.

Challenge Dates:
March 1, 2022- March 31, 2022

MAKE A DONATION SHARE A KIND STORY

Idaho Kind is a movement where good intentions and action collide, a time when one act of kindness can have a ripple effect.

The entire month of March, The Idaho Foodbank encourages Idahoans to share kindness. Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others, motivated by genuine warm feelings. Researchers have found that people who are kind or regularly engage in acts of kindness tend to have higher well-being.

We hope that you will join us and will encourage those around you to join in the #IdahoKind Challenge.

How to Join: Complete or share an act of kindness!

Please use #IdahoKind when you share a feel-good story on social media to inspire others or submit a story of kindness you experienced here on our Kudoboard.

  • Anyone can participate!
  • Encourage your neighbors, coworkers, family, 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.
  • Acts of kindness are not limited to The Idaho Foodbank, we want kindness to be felt everywhere and know that every act is contagious!

Examples: walking an elderly person’s dog, paying for the drive-up coffee order of the car behind you, shoveling snow from neighbors’ driveways or sending your favorite teacher a thank you note.

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Share and view stories of #Idahokind at our Kudoboard

  • Anyone can participate!
  • Encourage your neighbors, coworkers, family, 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.
  • Acts of kindness are not limited to The Idaho Foodbank, we want kindness to be felt everywhere and know that every act is contagious!

Examples: walking an elderly person’s dog, paying for the drive-up coffee order of the car behind you, shoveling snow from neighbors’ driveways or sending your favorite teacher a thank you note.

Upcoming Events

Idaho Kind 2022 Corporate Challenge

Idaho Kind Corporate Challenge

Time: March 1 @ – March 31 @

Launching on March 1st and running through the end of the month, The Idaho Foodbank and its partners across the state encourage the community to share kindness. Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others, motivated by genuine warm feelings. Researchers have found that people who are kind or regularly engage in acts of kindness tend to have higher well-being.

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  • Summer is almost here! To find the summer meal site nearest you... ☀️Visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids ☀️Text FOOD to 304-304 OR ☀️Call 2-1-1
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  • Yesterday we had the honor of being visited by the CEO of Feeding America, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. We were inspired by her leadership, wisdom, and determination to personally meet as many Idaho Foodbank employees as possible. Feeding America is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. The Idaho Foodbank is part of the Feeding America network of over 200 food banks across the country. During her visit, she was able to tour The Idaho Foodbank’s newest facility in Meridian. She also met with The Idaho Foodbank’s staff and some members of The Foodbank’s Board of Directors. They were able to discuss some of the challenges and successes in addressing food insecurity in Idaho. Feeding America
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  • Mountain Home Community Food Distribution: WHEN? Thursday, May 26th TIME? 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM WHERE? Optimist Park, Elmcrest St & NW Marathon Way WHAT? Free Food (no requirements) QUESTIONS? Call 208-577-2699
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  • Jacksons Food Stores was such a big help at the Foodbank last week. They came in for two shifts and sorted over 13,000 pounds of food drive food. We love our partnership with Jacksons! Thank you for all the hard work.
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    May 23, 2022
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  • Red Nose Day is just around the corner on May 26th! Last year, The Idaho Foodbank received a generous $10,000 grant from the Red Nose Day Fund and we are so thankful for the support. We hope to see a lot of red noses in the weeks to come! Red Nose Day USA
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  • Nutritional needs are not the same for all populations and vary based on stages of life. View the article below to learn more about older American's nutritional needs. #OlderAmericansMonth https://bit.ly/3FRssha
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  • The Wells Fargo team came to the Meridian warehouse and packed up 3,900 pounds of food collected from the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this weekend! They were such a great group and we hope to see them again soon.
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  • How can whole grains help with healthy aging? ✔️ Whole grains like bran slow the breakdown of starch into glucose (sugar), which may prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar ✔️Fiber helps lower cholesterol and clears traffic (waste) through the digestive tract. ✔️Fiber may also help prevent the formation of small blood clots that can trigger heart attacks or strokes. ✔️Phytochemicals and essential minerals such as magnesium, selenium and copper found in whole grains may protect against some cancers. #NationalOlderAmericansMonth
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  • May 26th is Red Nose Day but noses are available now at your Walgreens! Red Nose Day raises money and awareness to ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered in the US and around the world. A portion of Red Nose funds will support organizations giving kids access to nutritious food, such as The Idaho Foodbank. #RedNoseDay Red Nose Day USA https://bit.ly/3kKrauE
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  • P1FCU’s commitment to the community is amazing! Over 20 volunteers helped clean windows and paint for their Day of Caring at The Idaho Foodbank in Lewiston. We are so thankful for the help. P1FCU
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    May 17, 2022
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  • For Papa John's Pizza Day of Service this year, they are raising some dough for local food banks! On Tuesday May 17th, use promo code FOODBANK20 to get 20% off your order. When you use this code, Papa John's will donate 20% of the purchase price to your local food bank. For a list of participating locations: https://bit.ly/3KN3TCS
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  • Stamp Out Hunger 2022 was a huge success! Thanks to YOU it was a great day - Saturday marked the 30th anniversary of this annual one-day food drive and we are happy to report that the National Association of Letter Carriers brought in 90,000 pounds of food in Southwest Idaho and 7,700 pounds in Pocatello. Plus a special shout-out to our Volunteers, Blue Sky Bagels, Winco, Event Rents, Utility Trailer Sales, Tates Rents, and Ainojoke Trucking.
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  • We love our volunteers at The Idaho Foodbank! Last week this Red Aspen group helped us pack 2400 pounds of oatmeal in one shift! They were so kind and very helpful. We're so thankful for their time.
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  • This group from Micron Technology packed 475 boxes for low-income senior citizens! This was even with a ten minute break in the middle of the shift --incredible! Thank you Mircon for all the help. We hope to see this amazing group again!
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  • Thanks to our volunteers, the post office letter carriers, and everyone who donated to #StampOutHunger today! We're getting lots of food and every bit helps!! 🤗
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    May 14, 2022
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  • Today, Saturday May 14. is #StampOutHunger - one of our biggest food drives! In the Treasure Valley area and Pocatello there's still time to leave bags of nonperishable food by your mailbox before your carrier delivers your mail.
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  • CCI Speer came in to volunteer at The Foodbank! They were an awesome group helping us repack oranges that will be distributed to our communities. Thank you for all the help!
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    May 13, 2022
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  • Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger – the largest annual one-day food drive in the Treasure Valley and Pocatello. If you got a card or bag, leave your donation of non-perishable food items next to your mailbox before the delivery of mail on Saturday, May 14. You can also drop off donations at post offices. For more info and post office locations: https://bit.ly/3wb5q1m
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  • Shout out to Bank of America's volunteer team for helping us build 280 food boxes for the people of Jerome, Idaho. They were a great team with great energy. IFB appreciates you!
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    May 12, 2022
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  • Sensata Technologies was an amazing group! They helped out at The Foodbank and we couldn't be more grateful for their hard work and dedication. We can't wait to have them back!
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    May 11, 2022
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  • Winco bags are making their way to mailboxes across Idaho for Stamp Out Hunger. Our hope is that you will fill and set out your bag with non-perishable food items. Letter carriers will be picking up bags this Saturday, May 14th and delivering them to The Foodbank to distribute to neighbors experiencing hunger. #StampOutHunger Stamp Out Hunger
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  • Southwest Idahoans: Today from 11 AM until food runs out, there will be a free food distribution at the Ford Idaho Center. WHEN? Wednesday, May 11th TIME? 11 AM - 4 PM (or until food runs out) WHERE? Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center Parking Lot, 16114 N Idaho Center Blvd WHAT? Free Food (no requirements) QUESTIONS? Call 208-577-2699
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  • Senior nutrition is often overlooked. How do we help ensure that what older Americans consume is healthy? The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of age 60+ low-income individuals by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Idahoans receiving CSFP food boxes can expect to receive nutritious recipes in their boxes that are created with our Registered Dietitian on staff and amazing dietetic interns! Read more about the program and how you can help --> https://bit.ly/39H6Ub2 #NationalOlderAmericansMonth
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