Health and Nutrition Conferences
At The Idaho Foodbank, our staff are committed to growing and learning so they can better serve the community. That’s why members of our Health and Nutrition team have been…
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4,000 Snack Sacks packed by Boise State Student Athletes
The Horseshoe Collective and The Idaho Foodbank recently partnered to kick-off the Foodbank’s Back to School Campaign, supporting nutrition for kids through its Backpack and School Pantry programs. This ‘Snack…
Nutrition Recipe: Caribbean Bean Salad
Eating colorful plates of food fills your body with a ton of nutrients that have amazing health benefits such as improving vision, decreasing inflammation, strengthening your immune system, and even…
Staff Spotlight: Ken Field – Warehouse Coordinator – Pocatello
Staying Alive by The Bee Gees Listening to people Working with coworkers and having the day all come together Kia’s baked treats Helping someone who truly needs my help The…
Celebrating Beef Month in Idaho and the Nutritional Value of Protein
According to the Idaho Department of Agriculture, with more cattle than people in the state, Idaho’s beef industry is the second largest agricultural industry ranking right behind dairy. July is…
Chobani Super Milk Donation!
Chobani launched its first-ever shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk, Chobani Super Milk. The Idaho Foodbank is excited to be one of the first recipients of this product. Super Milk was created…
Teton Valley Food Pantry Steps Up After Highway 22 Road Collapse
In June, there was a partial collapse of the Teton Pass on Highway 22 in Wyoming. This road connects Idaho and Wyoming and many Jackson Hole, WY workers live in Idaho…
Summer Meals for Kids
When school is out for the summer, we know that too many Idaho families struggle because their children will not have access to the free and reduced-price school breakfast and…
Summer Farmer’s Markets and SNAP
Did you know that you may be able to use your SNAP benefits at Idaho Farmer’s Markets this summer? Farmer’s Markets throughout the state of Idaho participate in food access…
Protein and Nutrition During Beef Month
Beef is a versatile food that can be served over greens for salad, made into hamburgers, used for stuffed bell peppers, or accompanied with other vegetables. One way to cook…
Leticia Garcia – Community Partner Coordinator, Meridian
I was a Conversation Partner where I got to interact with students who wanted to learn and practice their English. I would learn a lot about their cultures and do…
Idaho Food Bank Fund Accepting Grant Applications Throughout July
Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced today that its 2024 grant application processis open from July 1, 2024 through July 31, 2024 to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations…