Tackle Hunger
The fierce rivalry between the University of Idaho and Idaho State University takes a back seat to a more important mission during this year’s Rivalry Week. The ISU Alumni Association…
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Hope for the Holidays
Dear Idaho Foodbank Family, The holidays are a time when we often think of smiling snowmen, presents and stuffed turkeys. The season is meant to be a merry time, full of…
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report
In our last fiscal year, The Idaho Foodbank distributed 28.6 million pounds of food in the state. We served over 12,000 households through our School Pantry Program. We served 68…
Cycling for Turkeys in Pocatello
The Cranksgiving Turkey Drive in Pocatello puts a unique and healthy “spin” on the Thanksgiving holiday. During the Holiday Season, people are giving their time, talents, and treasure to help…
Empty Bowls in Boise
Online sales for Empty Bowls in the Treasure Valley will open on Thursday, November 23rd (Thanksgiving Day). This annual event is a way to support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing…
Ham-a-Palooza
When we think of the holidays, one food that frequently comes to mind is ham, and Ham-A-Palooza in Lewiston has already begun! Lewis-Clark Credit Union (LCCU) is collecting donations that…
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. When someone has diabetes, their blood (glucose) sugar levels are too high. Glucose comes from carbohydrates like bread, white rice, and sweets. A healthy diet…
Staff Spotlight – Kelsey Cooper: Community Health Coordinator, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I was a high school color guard instructor! I taught students how to…
Scouting for Food – Southwest
Scouting for Food is one of Idaho’s largest annual food drives hosted by Boy Scouts of America. This year’s event is a collaboration with Just Serve. Volunteers across the Treasure, Magic, and Wood River Valley will pick up bags of food from designated neighborhoods, as well as staff several drop off locations to collect food.
CBS-2 Great Idaho Food Drive
CBS Channel 2 hosts the Great Idaho Food Drive. This year the food drive runs from October 30th to November 20th. The drop off will Les Schwab is on…
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is a community event to fight hunger. Handcrafted & hand painted bowls can be purchased online November 23 – December 3, 2023. View Bowls For Sale Each…
Ham-A-Palooza
Donate today at LCCU and LCCU will match community donations up to $7000! Giving back to the community One HAM at a time! Find a location near you.