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February 10, 2024| 7:00 pm - April 22, 2024| 7:00 pm
Feeding the 5000
The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship is excited to launch the annual Feeding the 5000 campaign, a heartfelt initiative aimed at combating hunger and strengthening community bonds. This campaign unfolds through a series of events, including a kickoff concert, a progressive dinner, a candlelight vigil, a grocery store food drive, and a closing ceremony, each designed to bring people together in support of those in need.Everyone in the community is welcome to participate in any of the events. Whether through participation, volunteering, or donations, your contribution can make a tangible impact in the lives of many of our local neighbors.Keep an eye out for each of the specific events in the series as they get closer (all events are located in Pocatello)
- Kickoff Concert – Feb 10th, 7:00pm @ Central Christian Church
- Progressive Dinner – Mar 9th, 6:00pm @ LDS Church Caldwell Building
- Candlelight Vigil – Mar 23rd, 7:00pm @ Caldwell Park
- Grocery Store Food Drive – Mar 30th, 10am-4pm @ Grocery Outlet, Fred Meyer, Ridley’s, and Albertson’s
- Closing Ceremony – Apr 22nd, TBD
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Back to School Virtual Telethon with The Idaho Foodbank
The Idaho Foodbank/ Better Nonprofits
Join us for a unique day full of entertainment on Thursday, September 10th by tuning in to the Back to School Virtual Telethon with The Idaho Foodbank. The day includes eight hours of entertainment from 9AM to 5PM MDT, provided by people appearing virtually, from wherever they happen to be. In between entertainers of all kinds, we will provide information about our Backpack and School Pantry programs, including how viewers can help us feed Idaho children. Talent ranges from local, familiar faces such as longtime radio personality Kate McGwire and blues musician Dave Wilson, to cooking humorist Pat Mac. A variety of national talents will also be appearing as surprise guests.
Contributions made during the telethon will have double the impact thanks to a generous offer from Optum Idaho to match all gifts up to $10,000 dollars. The entire event will be streamed live to the internet via Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms. Find more information and choose your favorite way to view the event by visiting www.backtoschooltelethon.com
Whether you’ll be watching all day or viewing in-between meetings, we’re excited to bring this first-time event to you!