The American Rescue Plan
The COVID-19 relief bill signed into law in March 2021 is known as The American Rescue Act. This is a $1.9 trillion relief plan that contained several provisions relevant to food banks and many people served by food banks.
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Hunger to Health Forums
The Idaho Foodbank recently hosted two online regional forums designed to educate food pantry coordinators and hunger relief advocates, staff, and volunteers about the connection between food insecurity and social determinants of health.
Serving Our Seniors
May is Older Americans Month – a time when we celebrate those who have given so much to our country and communities. It is impossible to measure the value of everything our seniors do. We do want to take this opportunity to highlight food insecurity among seniors.
Idaho Gives 2021
Idaho Gives, traditionally a one-day event designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits, has been extended to a week-long effort (April 29-May 6) due to the increased need of support for the nonprofit sector. Every $1 you give can provide food for 5 nutritious meals for Idahoans trying to make ends meet.
Community Partnerships Take Form
The Idaho Foodbank and Boise State University (BSU) are working together to develop stronger, more resilient, healthy Idaho communities through student engagement.
Employee Staff Spotlight – Tanya Garner, Operations Support Supervisor
“Giving people hope that things can/will get better. Just a few out of the many, many reasons I work at The Idaho Foodbank.”
Joyful Moving in April
Exercise has many health benefits and may manage symptoms of stress and anxiety. Get moving this April by adding in small steps, building up to a goal of 30 minutes of physical activity a day.
Serious About Food Safety
Food safety is paramount at The Idaho Foodbank. Providing food for nutritious meals and safe food products goes hand in hand with solving hunger.
Idaho Tax Returns Offer Donation Opportunity to Idaho Foodbank Fund
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is a statewide collaboration administrated by The Idaho Foodbank, Catholic Charities of Idaho, and Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho.
Million Meals is a Wrap
The results for our Million Meals in March Corporate Challenge are in – congratulations to Colliers, Million Meals in March 2021 Champions! Second place is TOK, and the third place goes to KPFF.
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! The Idaho Foodbank works with more than 29,000 volunteers a year who donate over 70,000 hours of service; enough to fill 33 full-time positions. We couldn’t do our work without our volunteers and our aim is to celebrate the kids, seniors, families, corporations and organizations who give their time and talents year-round.
The Idaho Foodbank Announces New Board Members
The Idaho Foodbank is pleased to announce five new members to its board of directors. These community members bring years of business, nonprofit and philanthropic experience to an esteemed and strategic group helping to solve the challenge of hunger in Idaho.
