The Idaho Foodbank celebrates Hometown Heroes
Earlier this month, The Idaho Foodbank had the opportunity to participate in the 2015 “Hometown Heroes Event” that was put on by the JRM Foundation for Humanity. Hometown Heroes recognizes…
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Pre-Schoolers Donate to Idaho Foodbank
This year a group of children from the downtown YMCA day care decided to make a food drive as their holiday project. They brought the Foodbank over 50 pounds of…
Albertsons donates 2,298 meals to Idahoans in need
BOISE, ID – Albertsons and its loyal customers have outdone themselves again, donating 2,298 holiday meals to The Idaho Foodbank on Friday as part of the “Turkey Bucks” campaign. The…
Micron Employees Donate 1,245 Holiday Turkeys and 285 Hams Tuesday
BOISE, ID – A yearly tradition is back to help thousands of Idahoans who are hungry this holiday season. Micron employees have stepped up during the season of giving and donated…
It’s Nothing To Be Ashamed Of
With temperatures near freezing, Beverly sits in her car waiting for her turn in line to come. Although it’s early December, she’s not waiting for a retailer to open or a special item to go on sale. She’s waiting for her chance to get a box of free food from Oasis, an emergency food pantry in Caldwell.
WinCo donates 1,800 Hormel hams ahead of holiday
BOISE – With increased need during the holiday season, WinCo foods is stepping up to help provide a special gift for hungry Idahoans. On Tuesday, December 15, WinCo employees delivered…
Camille Beckman donates more than funds
Susan Beckman Roghani has dedicated over 30 years to building her company, brand and family with her bare hands. With her hard work and passion for enriching lives all over the world, the Camille Beckman brand was built and has flourished since its inception in 1986.
Corwin Ford Nampa joins match campaign
Tanner Corwin is passionate about making sure Idahoan children aren’t without food. “The fact that it’s 2015 and we still have kids going hungry is unacceptable,” Corwin says. Read More
They’ve Helped Me More Than I Can Repay
For the 250,000 Idahoans who may not have food in their pantries, winter can be a brutal season fraught with tough choices. Does one pay their gas bill or do use what’s left in their bank account to purchase food? Read More
Thank you for making Hope for the Holidays such a success!
In the final two months of the year, November and December, we distributed 3.3 million pounds of food, enough to provide the food for 2.75 million meals.
Girl Scouts and United Dairymen of Idaho Team Up to Give Back
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage have been selling Girl Scout Cookies for decades. For many customers this is a can’t miss sale that only lasts a short time — from…
Susan Shares Her Love With Idaho’s Hungry
Whether it be through funds, time or food, we couldn’t help the 163,000 people we serve every month without volunteers. One woman who is sharing her love is Susan, a volunteer of The Idaho Foodbank for five years.