Harvest Report: Mid-season Form
Fruit We are in the middle of harvest season and our warehouse features a good variety of local produce. The LDS Orchard in Medford is bringing in pears, plums and…
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Smithfield Foods Donates Truckload of Ribs for Idahoans in Need
Today, Smithfield Foods’ Helping Hungry Homes® initiative, a program focused on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure, joined forces with Albertsons to donate nearly 40,000 pounds of…
Tips from our Dietitian: Snacking
So, is snacking bad for adults or children? Definitely not! Our dietitian has some tips about how to snack in a way that’s healthy and supportive of your health!
Cucina di Paolo Calendar Just Keeps On Giving
Early this year, we celebrated an incredible gift from Mary Jean and Paul Wegner and Cucina di Paolo in Boise. Anyone who frequents that restaurant knows, they don’t do anything…
Regence Employees Dedicate August To Serving
The month of August was a special time for The Idaho Foodbank in north central Idaho, with Regence Blue Shield of Idaho filling the halls of our facility with boisterous…
Help For The Holidays
The Idaho Foodbank is fortunate to partner with tremendous organizations like the Idaho Grower Shippers Association (IGSA) who are providing help for the holidays and hope for hungry families. Last…
Albertsons Teams Up With Boise State, The Idaho Foodbank For “Sacks For Hunger”
When the Boise State Broncos run onto the turf this season, they’ll take on a much bigger rival than the team they’re facing – the hunger of 230,000 Idahoans. In…
So Close But So Far
Even on the road to a mobile pantry with emergency food and relief, Ramon, Megan and their three kids felt the familiar rumbling and discomfort of hunger pangs. For this…
Harvest Report: Local Crops Ready
Fruit After thawing from the winter freeze and cooling from the spring fire blight, our local fruit crops are finally ripe for the picking. Look at these excited shoppers buying…
Harvest Report: Pears and Peaches
Earlier this week, the Foodbank sent out a press release with an urgent plea for volunteers. We need volunteers right now because it’s harvest season, and with harvest season come…
Foodbank Teams With Clinic To Serve Idahoans
The Idaho Foodbank teamed with Family Medicine Residency of Idaho (FMRI) for a special food distribution for Idahoans in need. The above picture shows Foodbank President and CEO Karen Vauk…
MIX 106 Cares for Kids Backpack Drive
On August 10th, Mix 106 held the 5th annual Backpack Buddy Drive to benefit The Idaho Foodbank’s Backpack Program. Mix 106 DJs Mike Kasper and Nicole Hanks graciously put in a…