Volunteer Appreciation Month – 2026
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 work to help Idahoans who are struggling to make ends meet.
Our volunteers do a variety of jobs, including re-packing large produce donations into family-size bags, filling food boxes for seniors, or directly giving food to the people in need in their community at one of our mobile pantries.
If you are interested in volunteering at any of our three locations, please visit our website here:
We want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on some of our volunteers around the state.
EASTERN IDAHO
This month, the Eastern branch recognizes the Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (PUUF) as our volunteer group of the year. Since 2021, PUUF has demonstrated unwavering commitment to The Idaho Foodbank and the communities we serve. Their members volunteer consistently each month, bringing reliability, positivity, and a strong sense of purpose to every project. PUUF also gives financially, further strengthening their impact and dedication. PUUF is a group we can always count on to step in, work hard, and see tasks through completion.
NORTH CENTRAL IDAHO
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation month, Lewiston celebrates Judy Hepburn as their Outstanding Volunteer of The Year. Judy started volunteering in 2020 and has served over 430 hours. Whether that is helping to lead our repack volunteer shifts, working at our mobile distributions or serving neighbors in our onsite Choice Pantry. Judy always brings positivity, goes the extra mile, and shows up for her community.
SOUTHWEST IDAHO
This year, the Meridian branch celebrated volunteers who have given over 250 hours of their time to The Idaho Foodbank. These individuals have done every activity available, gaining remarkable experience that allows them to lead and model for others. Because of their consistency, these volunteers have also built a special community and developed strong relationships with IFB staff. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication.