Community Gives Back

The fierce rivalry between the University of Idaho and Idaho State University takes a back seat to a more important mission during this year's Rivalry Week. The ISU Alumni Association and University of Idaho Alumni are teaming up to tackle hunger in Idaho by launching a week-long food drive in support of the Idaho Food Bank.

From Monday, November 13, to Saturday, November 18, Bengal and Vandal alumni, supporters and fans are encouraged to join forces in the fight against hunger. The initiative, aptly named "Vandals and Bengals: Tackling Hunger Together," aims to make a significant impact on the lives of Idahoans facing food insecurity.

The Idaho Food Bank (IFB) plays a crucial role in alleviating hunger across the state by distributing food to local partner agencies, schools and individuals in need. IFB’s tireless efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of countless Idaho residents, particularly during these challenging times.

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CBS Channel 2 hosts the Great Idaho Food Drive. This year the food drive runs from October 30th to November 20th. The drop off will Les Schwab is on November 20th. This year's participants are:
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KBOI and KIZN 92.3
Two Men and a Truck
West Mark Credit Union

Last year we brought in 34,734 pounds of food. This year, our goal is 50,000 pounds of food and $2500

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Bluebird Express Car Wash is holding a "Tunnel of Terror" event on Saturday, October 28 from 7pm -9pm. Stop by Bluebird Carwash at 1475 S. Silverston Way for a hauntingly fun car wash experience. Proceeds will benefit The Idaho Foodbank.

Eleven Albertsons stores across the state are collecting donations that will be provided to nonprofits across Idaho. At many stores, customers will be given the opportunity to donate to The Idaho Foodbank when they pay for their purchases. These donations come to The Foodbank in the form of gift cards that we provide to our community partners to support their food distribution programs and families.

On Saturday, October 21st, The Grand Teton Council of The Boy Scouts of America will be hosting their annual food drive, Scouting for Food. Scouts will have drop off locations all throughout Southeast Idaho to collect food for Idahoan's facing food insecurity from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For food safety reasons, perishable and home-canned items cannot be accepted at this event. Join the Grand Teton Council on Saturday, October 21st as they support neighbors in need during the 2023 Scouting for Food.

Maverik's customers and team members will once again round up their cash and credit transactions to the nearest dollar (OR MORE) to help fight hunger and benefit The Idaho Foodbank.

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Citizen's Community Bank has chosen The Idaho Foodbank to be the recipient of their Give Back campaign from October to December. This is a chance for our customers and employees to give back to our communities. Customers who open a new account can donate their $10 gift card and CCB employees can pay $5 on Fridays to wear jeans. All donations will support the eastern branch of The Idaho Foodbank and feed our neighbors in need.

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Donate today at LCCU and LCCU will match community donations up to $7000!
Giving back to the community One HAM at a time!
October 1-December 15, 2023

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We are inviting our community to help us throw or hand build as many bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser as possible. We are providing free clay, and free instruction that day for anyone who will donate their bowl to the Food Bank. This is a great opportunity to try to work with clay for free and contribute to an amazing cause. Later on, we will offer discounts for painting of these bowls.
Our event will run all day long. Our studio will transform into a clay studio for the day.
Painting for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser will also be possible, if our customers do not want to get dirty. We will offer a $2 discount for each painted and donated bowl.

A Chefs’ Affaire is The Idaho Foodbank North Central’s only event, and an opportunity to share our mission with 200 very important guests. This year’s event will be on LC State College Campus working with the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Professors/LCSC Staff. Our aim is to collaborate with students, local supporters and vendors to create an event showcasing their hard work and to support the Idaho Foodbanks mission. The goal is to raise $110,000 to support The Idaho Foodbank’s programs and services directed at the 1 in 7 Idahoans in North Central who struggle with hunger. With the collaboration of premier Chefs, local producers and vintners, this amazing event is made possible with your support.
This year, 3 Chefs’ will prepare and serve appetizers to the guests as the mingle and sip wine. The event will kick off with the Black Box Challenge: Chefs Blaine and Chef Aaron will compete with the same surprise ingredients for a Amuse-Bouche. The guest will try both and pick a winner. An announcement of the winner will happen at the end of the evening and crowned. The following courses will be prepared by Chef Magen and Chef Rodney with students of the Culinary Arts Program of LC State. The Skalicky’s Bakery will prepare a dessert for everyone to enjoy and savor.