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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
Wal-mart Fight Hunger Spark Change
Wal-mart & Feeding America
Wal-Mart is partnering with Feeding America again for Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign April 17 - May 15 at all Idaho Wal-Mart stores. Wal-Mart is committed to providing meals to those in need and helping that every family has access to affordable, nutritious and sustainably grown food.
There are 3 ways easy ways to get involved and help fight hunger in your local community:
Online Acts of Support: www.walmart.com/FightHunger
Generate meals for Feeding America Idaho Foodbank by using #FightHunger on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Purchase participating products: General Mills; Kellogg's; Campbell's Soup Company; PepsiCo (Quaker) and Kraft Heinz
Donate to The Idaho Foodbank at the register for $1; $2; $5 or 'round-up' or "Other"
On April 21 share on any social media #FightHunger and Wal-Mart will donate additional $1.5 million to campaign.