Will Act 4 Food
Can writers, actors, and directors create 7 short plays in just 24 hours? You bet they can, at the Will Act 4 Food benefit! Join us for an unforgettable evening…
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Empty Bowls – Pocatello
Come join The Pocatello Arts Council and The Idaho Foodbank at Jim Dandy’s on Saturday, June 14th starting at 6 pm for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser! The Arts Council,…
Advocacy Update – Budget Reconciliation and SNAP in Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, in May. This Budget Reconciliation bill makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)….
Fourth Grade Foodbank Heroes
For the past 10 years, the fourth graders from Mrs. Downs’ class at Cornerstone Christian School have been doing something pretty amazing—they’ve been rolling up their sleeves and volunteering every…
Recognizing Our Many Partners in Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month. Did you know that Idaho is one of the top five highest dairy-producing states in the nation? Sourcing quality dairy products is important to the…
Summer Meals for Children
Summer is here! School is out and the weather is warming up. While many people are looking forward to fun vacations, there are many who will struggle to find food…
Feeding America’s Annual Map the Meal Gap Report Reveals Disparities in Food Insecurity
Rural Areas Continue to Have Higher Rates of Food Insecurity Meridian, ID – Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, has released its annual Map the Meal Gap report. In Idaho,…
Welcoming Cantastic Creations!
Cantastic Creations is The Idaho Foodbank’s first can sculpture event. Various architectural, design, engineering, construction firms, and other businesses have created teams that will design and build sculptures made of…
Idaho Food Bank Fund Grant Applications Opening Soon
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is accepting grant applications during the month of July from Idaho nonprofits that provide hunger relief and/or promote healthy eating. Grant funding is available to…
Building Healthy Communities Together in Eastern Idaho
Last month, The Idaho Foodbank hosted a Partner Conference in Pocatello for our food distribution partners in Eastern Idaho, centered around the theme “Building Healthy Communities Together.” More than 40…
A Recipe to Celebrate Dairy Month
Many people fondly remember the iconic phrase “Got Milk?” This slogan was part of an ad campaign that promoted milk consumption across the United States. The dairy food group has…
Staff Spotlight: Jacob Klein, IT Systems Administrator – Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I worked with my brother as a Deconstruction Contractor. These are the people…