Staff Spotlight – Maren Nelson, Community Partner Specialist, Pocatello
Sometimes you have to stop being scared and go for it. Either it will work, or it won’t. That’s life.
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Nutrition – February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, so now is a great time to focus on a heart-healthy diet. Foods rich in nutrients aid in maintaining heart health. Choosing whole grains, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and reducing sodium is proven to positively impact heart health.
What Happens to Your Health When You Are Hungry?
Hunger is a major factor impacting a person’s health. The Idaho Foodbank’s Hunger to Health Strategy is focused on the well-being of individuals, along with the health of communities across our state, through access to nutritious food and other resources required for good health.
Hunger to Health Partnerships
The Idaho Foodbank has been able to partner with organizations around the state as part of our Hunger to Health Strategy. As part of the Idaho Foodbank’s Hunger to Health Strategy, last spring The Idaho Foodbank convened a Hunger to Health Advisory Committee that met quarterly over the last year. The Advisory Committee was comprised of leaders in community health and wellness throughout Idaho.
North Fork Mobile Pantry
Marsha Prestwich and her volunteers at the North Fork Mobile Pantry are passionate about feeding their neighbors along the north fork of the Salmon River. Nestled along the Lost Trail Pass on the border with Montana, this community has a strong sense of looking out for each other.
Service is Served in Lewiston
Thank you to everyone who came in to volunteer their time on Martin Luther King Day! Volunteers from the LCSC Volleyball Team, Kiwanis Club of LC Valley and Lewiston Rotary Club, in addition to other individuals in the community, helped The Idaho Foodbank pack food for our Backpack Program. We appreciate everyone who celebrated this National Day of Service by supporting The Idaho Foodbank and our partners.
A Love Note to Our Supporters
The impact that The Idaho Foodbank makes is made possible by each and every person who decides to give. We aren’t able to personally connect the 18,000+ individuals and organizations who give to help our neighbors, but we are truly grateful for every single gift and each gift giver.
Staff Spotlight – Congrats to Doug Spahr, Warehouse Coordinator
Doug celebrated 25 years with The Idaho Foodbank at the end of 2021! Doug works in our Meridian facility putting his knowledge of warehousing and tenure in hunger relief to work for neighbors facing hunger. Congratulations Doug!
Hash Brown Veggie Egg Cups
Simple and delicious, these hash brown veggie egg cups baked in a muffin tin are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack! Thawed shredded hash browns are mixed with a smidge of butter and a little salt and pepper and then pressed into the bottom of a muffin tin.
Mac And Cheese with Broccoli
Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family like cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage. A one-cup serving of this veggie is chock full of nutrients- vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium to name a few. Broccoli is also an excellent source of fiber, which boasts benefits such as stabilizing blood sugar, supporting heart health, and even reducing the risk of some cancers.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash is nutty, fresh, and sweet, with these flavor combinations it makes for an array of delicious recipes. Butternut squash is a great source of vitamin C, and makes for an easy, healthy snack to prepare on the go or for dinner!
A Look Back at 2021: Community, Collaboration and Impact
As we enter a new year, thank you for your commitment to a hunger free and healthier Idaho. The Idaho Foodbank remains steadfast in our commitment to reach Idahoans who are struggling and provide them with the tools they need to thrive. We wanted to share just a few highlights from 2021.