A Chefs’ Affaire 2022
A Chefs’ Affaire is The Idaho Foodbank’s largest annual fundraiser. Please join us in person at the Boise Centre on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. Tickets are available now.
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Warehouse Supervisor (Operations Support Supervisor) – Lewiston
The Operations Support Supervisor is responsible for the North Central Idaho branch warehouse, distribution activities and is the primary, first line supervisor of warehouse staff and delivery drivers in day-to-day operations. This includes management of equipment and facilities maintenance scheduling, AIB and food safety compliance, and logging of work orders into our Maintenance Care (CMMS System).
Staff Spotlight – Caroline Lincoln, Digital Communications
Caroline Lincoln is The Idaho Foodbank’s Digital Communications Coordinator
A Day of Caring in Lewiston
Last month was Twin County United Way’s 25th Annual Day of Caring. This is a half-day volunteer event that brings together local businesses, employees and community groups to complete service projects for local nonprofits.
Nutrition – Truth or Dairy
Happy National Dairy Month! There is much to admire about dairy as it’s full of calcium and vitamin D, not to mention the tasty recipes you can make with dairy!
Loaves & Fishes and More!
The Loaves & Fishes pantry has been operating in Council, Idaho for about 12 years. Once each month, approximately 10 enthusiastic volunteers work as a team to provide food to their neighbors.
Visit from Feeding America CEO
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the CEO of Feeding America, visited The Idaho Foodbank at the end of May. The Idaho Foodbank is part of the Feeding America network of over 200 food banks across the country. Feeding America is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States.
Wrapping Up the School Year
The Idaho Foodbank’s Backpack and School Pantry programs are designed to specifically address the needs of Idaho children facing food insecurity. As the school year ends, we want to share the impact of these programs.
June is National Dairy Month
Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? At The Idaho Foodbank, we have a lot to celebrate when it comes to dairy. We are fortunate to live in one of the top dairy-producing states in the country – only California and Wisconsin produce a higher volume of dairy products than Idaho.
Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby sites as well as hours of operation and contact information.
Stamp Out Hunger 2022 Delivers
Saturday marked the 30th anniversary of Stamp Out Hunger 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.
Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month and this year the focus is around aging in place. A key component of aging in place is addressing the nutrition needs of our seniors.