This holiday season, The Idaho Foodbank is honored to be selected as one of five local charities participating in the Light the World Giving Machine Initiative, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Giving Machines take the traditional vending machine concept and turn it into an interactive donation kiosk. Instead of snacks or drinks, community members can purchase tangible items - such as senior meals, weekend backpacks for school kids, and food pantry supplies - to directly support local families in need. Best of all, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to participating charities. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all administrative, operational, and credit card processing expenses. Since launching in 2017, the Light the World Giving Machine initiative has raised nearly $70 million for humanitarian aid worldwide across 126 cities and 21 countries. Every swipe of a card helps lift individuals both here in East Idaho and around the globe.

This year, the Pocatello segment of the East Idaho rotation will again be hosted at the ICCU Headquarters in Chubbuck, ID. (4400 Central Way). The event will run daily from November 14 – November 29 during the hours of 11:00am - 9:00pm.

In East Idaho, 1 in 7 community members faces food insecurity, including 1 in 5.5 children. The Idaho Foodbank works with over 150 local partner organizations in East Idaho to feed nearly 44,000 people across the region every month. When you visit a Giving Machine kiosk, you can choose specific ways to support your East Idaho neighbors:

$12: Provides a weekend food backpack for a local schoolchild.
$25: Delivers 50 meals to local seniors.
$27: Covers the cost of the mobile pantry program for one person in a rural community.
$43: Stocks a local school pantry for a week.
$76: Procures 500 lbs. of meat for families in need.

Stop by the kiosks to learn more, meet representatives, and show your support during these key dates:

Fri, Nov 13: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 6:00 PM
Sun, Nov 15: Idaho Foodbank Dedicated Day - Representative on-site at Kiosk #2
Thu, Nov 20: Idaho Foodbank Dedicated Day - Representative on-site at Kiosk #2
Wed, Nov 25: Idaho Foodbank Dedicated Day - Representative on-site at Kiosk #2
Sun, Nov 29: Closing Celebration - 6:00 PM

We can't wait to see you there!

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