The 2026 session of the Idaho Legislature has ended and there were a couple of bills that The Idaho Foodbank was following due to their impact on the work we do and food insecurity. After significant public opposition from various community organizations, church groups, and food…
Over 25,000 people across the state volunteered at The Idaho Foodbank in our last fiscal year! We are grateful for the volunteers in our partner network who are an integral part of the…
Episcopal Church of the Nativity serves Nez Perce County in Lewiston, Idaho. They have been serving the community for over 15 years. Two years ago, Episcopal Church Pantry went through a huge restructuring, going from a pre-boxed model in the basement of…
For over a quarter of a century, the Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship has united our community through their “Feeding the 5000” food drive and fundraising campaign. With events scattered throughout…
Last month The Idaho Foodbank hosted our first partner conferences of the year. The regional conferences in Boise and Twin Falls brought together around 80 of our partner agencies, all of whom are…
The first annual Matching Madness Challenge has officially concluded. This friendly competition raised enough funds to provide food for up to 19,578 meals for Idahoans in need. The Idaho Foodbank proudly thanks Commercial Tire…
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…
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…
