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The Idaho Foodbank
“That’s just another point that Money: 94% of all donations children 8 years of age and older these are the companies and
speaks to the commitment in go directly to the programs that are welcome to volunteer, shoes organizations helping in their own
Idaho to help our neighbors,” serve Idahoans, Idaho Foodbank should be sturdy, etc. special way,” the Idaho Foodbank
Vauk said. “One of the things states on its website. Every $1 “Without our volunteers we states on its website.
we talk about is, hunger is most given can provide five meals. wouldn’t be able to provide the Current and Upcoming Food
often a hidden condition. They One-time donations, recurring level of support we do,” Vauk said. Drives: Find information here
don’t want to be seen; we try to donations, corporate sponsorships “And it’s important now more than about what’s currently happening,
respect anonymity; there’s no and the back-to-school telethon ever before.” or planned, for your area.
qualifications to receive our food.” are a few options. Resources: “The Idaho While many organizations
Food: Food donations, Foodbank, like most businesses, throughout the state also have
‘There’s a network of including wild game if processing requires a good many resources food distribution as part of their
people who care’ — guidelines are met, are accepted, in order to carry out its daily services, Vauk said this is not
How you can help and information is available here operations — from computers considered competition.
about how to host a food drive.
“We all need to win,” Vauk said.
and desks to tractor trailer trucks,”
“I’d encourage everyone to go Volunteer: Community Idaho Foodbank states on its “Because we’re working together
to our website and look at the members are welcome to sign website. The entire wish list is toward a common goal: Keep
tab that says ‘Get involved,’” Vauk up as individuals or with other available on the website. people healthy, safe, secure, and
said, referring to six specific ways group members. VolunteerHub Community Gives Back: reassure them there’s a network
community members can help helps handle the scheduling, and “Whether it’s a donation of a of people who care about them,
support the Idaho Foodbank, a Frequently Asked Question percentage of your purchase, or a [that they] do not feel alone”
detailed at idahofoodbank.org. column helps answer questions — chance to donate at the register, Photos provided by The Idaho Foodbank
