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Tag: Hope for the Holidays

Albertsons Donation
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Albertsons and the Idaho Foodbank Celebrate Their Partnership to Address Food Insecurity

Starting in 2005, the Albertsons Turkey Bucks campaign has raised funds for The Idaho Foodbank to provide food for holiday meals to Idahoans in need. This year, the Turkey Bucks campaign resulted in customers and employees at 11 Albertsons stores raising money to provide food for more than 200,000 meals this holiday season. At an event at The Idaho Foodbank warehouse in Meridian, representatives from Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank spoke about their important partnership to help families struggling to make ends meet.

Cranksgiving 2020
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Cranksgiving Turkey Drive in Pocatello

PROVIDING HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Cranksgiving Turkey Drive in Pocatello puts a unique and healthy “spin” on the Thanksgiving holiday. During this holiday season we see an outpouring of…

Fill the Plates – Holiday Fund Drive

Les Schwab Branches in North Central Idaho are hosting a FUND drive to support holiday meals in the North Central Region. Friendly competition between stores to raise the most funds for bragging rights. Les Schwab employees are making an impact for the holidays in our community. Cashiers will ask to donate a $1-$5-$10 amount to help The Idaho Foodbank with meals for families in our community.

Empty Bowls Online – Pocatello

SOLD OUT – Bowls can be picked up at at the Idaho FoodBank located at: 555 s 1st Ave, Pocatello, ID. Boise Empty Bowls starts the day after Thanksgiving and is a separate event.

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The Idaho Foodbank’s 2020 Annual Report

The Idaho Foodbank’s mission is to feed, educate and advocate for Idaho’s hungry. The success and statewide expansion that the organization has experienced in the last 36 years would not be possible without the generous giving spirit that is inherent in all Idahoans. The organization takes that stewardship very seriously with 94% of all donations going to programs that directly serve people in our communities.

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Kudos to Idaho

IDAHO INSPIRATION We are truly humbled and inspired by the generosity of people and organizations from across the state – from kids turning birthdays into meals for those in need…

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Holiday Heroes in Lewiston

ANNUAL LEWISTON TRADITION GIVES COMFORT AND JOY TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED Looking for ways to give back in Lewiston? Holiday Heroes in partnership with Idavend Broadcasting is a one-day food…

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Thank You for Giving!

THANK YOU NOTES A heartfelt thank you to companies that help bring hope to the holidays and beyond: Corwin Ford and Camille Beckman for their combined $100,000 challenge matches, to…

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Taking Care of Yourself

TIPS TO STAY SOCIAL WHILE STILL DISTANCING Building and nurturing relationships are an essential part of the human condition – a key component in our emotional and physical well-being. Below…

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Holiday Leftovers

DON’T OVERLOOK LEFTOVERS The following are some clever and creative ways for recycling last night’s holiday buffet into savory breakfast dishes:  Turkey and Stuffing Quiche  Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes:  http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/268536/loaded-mashed-potato-pancakes/…