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At the beginning of July, Congress passed the budget reconciliation bill, which was then signed into law. This is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which makes changes to…
 
            Beef-tastic event!
North Central Beef Producers and University of Idaho Extension staff will partake in the following: Label beef chubs to prepare for distribution to area food banks Watch a beef cutting…
 
            Be A Healthy Hero
Nutrition Education Specialist, Cecilia Watson, and Volunteer Programs Coordinator, Shaela Schenk, are teaming up for a 1-hour session on healthy eating and how healthy nutrition impacts hungry Idahoans. Families with…
 
            Idaho Beef Month
July is Beef Month in Idaho! The Idaho Beef Council writes that as of January 1, 2025, there were 2.49 million head of cattle in Idaho. Among all of Idaho’s…
 
            Idaho Food Bank Fund is Accepting Grant Applications This July
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is now accepting grant applications throughout July from Idaho nonprofits that provide hunger relief and/or promote healthy eating. These grants help organizations cover essential costs…
 
            CHS Primeland Harvest for Hunger Campaign Wrap-Up!
The Idaho Foodbank is proud to recognize CHS Primeland for their outstanding support through the 2025 Harvest for Hunger campaign. This year’s campaign raised nearly $62,000 for The Idaho Foodbank…
 
            Partner Spotlight: The Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry
The Mobile Pantry Program distributes food to underserved, often rural, communities. This program helps populations that do not have access to, or have difficulty accessing, food assistance. Mobile pantries operate…
 
            Balanced eating that includes beef!
A healthy diet includes all the food groups: fruits & vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein. For those who consume meat, beef is a great way to meet the protein portion…
 
            Staff Spotlight: Ashley Harden – Executive Assistant, Meridian
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I worked on HGTV’s pilot episode of “Hidden Potential” as Jasmine Roth’s EA…
 
            Community Cooking Class Lewiston
Com Please join us for a free cooking class! This class will be an interactive event on how to stretch your budget and store food safely. Our Nutrition Education Specialist…
 
            Will Act 4 Food
Can writers, actors, and directors create 7 short plays in just 24 hours? You bet they can, at the Will Act 4 Food benefit! Join us for an unforgettable evening…