The Idaho Foodbank Teams Up With Micron to Bring Holiday Hope to Idahoans In Need
Meridian, ID – The Idaho Foodbank and Micron Technology gave food and hope to their fellow Idahoans just in time for the holidays.
As part of this annual tradition, Micron provides a turkey or ham in celebration of Thanksgiving to each member of the Micron team, who can in turn choose to donate them to The Idaho Foodbank. This season, Micron employees gave 1,330 turkeys and 552 hams, delivering much needed food to more than a thousand households.
Micron remains steadfast in its commitment to helping the communities in which it operates. Since 2011, the company has delivered more than 262,412 pounds of food, enough to provide the equivalent of over 199,000 meals to Idaho residents.
In addition to food donations, Micron is a year-round supporter of The Idaho Foodbank’s volunteer program, with hundreds of employees donating their time and talents to hunger relief. The Micron Foundation has also contributed more than $1,000,000 to The Foodbank through its philanthropy and team member donation matching program, including funds to support expanding The Foodbank’s capacity for providing fresh fruits and vegetables.
In the spirit of continued giving, Micron recently hosted its annual Star Light Volunteer Month, where over 800 Micron volunteers donated or packed nearly 116,000 pounds of food and assembled 2,000 snack kits for local students and families.
“We appreciate the engagement of Micron employees to make this donation happen,” said Randy Ford, President and CEO of The Idaho Foodbank. “Micron’s ongoing support of The Idaho Foodbank has made a positive impact for Idahoans facing food insecurity and this donation will help more of our neighbors enjoy a holiday meal.”
Micron, an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, and its Foundation have consistently demonstrated its commitment to supporting communities, particularly where its team members live and work. Since its founding in 1999, the Micron Foundation has contributed over $194 million to various philanthropic efforts. These contributions include grants, programs, and volunteer initiatives that enable equitable opportunities for underrepresented populations.
