April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day began in 1970 in the United States and today it is observed in nearly 200 countries. According to Feeding America, 29% of all food in the U.S. goes unsold or uneaten (equating to roughly 94 billion pounds, or…
The Idaho Foodbank is deeply grateful for the generous and longstanding support of Bank of America and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Since 2008, Bank of America has invested…
Choosing fiber-rich, plant-based foods as part of a balanced diet not only fuels your health but also reduces environmental strain, since growing plants typically uses less land, water, and energy than producing…
1. Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I spent every summer of my life until I was 21 working at my…
As part of the Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship’s Feeding the 5000 campaign, stores throughout Pocatello will have stations set up on Saturday, April 11th where you can drop off food…
The 13th annual Walmart and Sam’s Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign will run in stores and online from April 6 – May 3, 2026. There are three easy ways…
Nutrition Powers Better Health March is National Nutrition Month! Nutritious food is one of the strongest tools we have for long‑term health. When families have access to fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean…
Last month, many of our partners in the North Central area gathered for a Trauma-Informed Care training hosted by The Episcopal Church of the Nativity and The Idaho Foodbank. The in-person session explored…
Saturday, February 21st marked the fourth year that dedicated homeowners from the Tamarack community have come together with one shared purpose: to raise meaningful funds to help feed Idahoans in need. What began as…
The Idaho Foodbank hosted our first Food Security Day at the Capitol in February. Sixteen of our partners came to the Idaho State Capitol to share information about the work they do in…
Last month was INL Night at the Idaho Falls Spud Kings Hockey Game. Idaho National Lab (INL) employees, families and community members gathered at the Mountain America Center for an evening…
For more than two decades, Lamb Weston has been a steadfast partner in strengthening hunger‑relief efforts across Idaho. Since 2001, the company has contributed more than $800,000 to The Idaho…
