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Southwest Idaho Food Bank Fund -2023 Grant Recipients

Thirty-seven nonprofit organizations receive funds to finance projects and services supporting food insecure Idahoans

Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced the recipients of their 2023 grants targeted to  support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, and relieve hunger.  Thanks to the generosity of Idaho taxpayers who chose to donate to the Idaho Food Bank Fund,  this year 37 organizations across the state received grants to further their work to solve hunger in  Idaho. The grants totaling $139,600 were specifically allocated to help recipients operate  programs, purchase food, expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc.), and to promote or provide nutrition education for under-served and marginalized Idahoans.

Thirteen organizations in Southwest Idaho were given grants this year. Please see below for the complete list of Southwest Idaho grant recipients. We encourage you to contact these organizations to get further information on their grant projects and how they  serve the community.

Passed by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009, the Idaho Food Bank Fund provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits who offer food insecurity relief. The Idaho Foodbank serves as the  official fiduciary agent and partners with Catholic Charities of Idaho and the  Community Action  Partnership Association of Idaho to administer the awards annually.

“Thank goodness for the Idaho Food Bank Fund and the generous support of Idaho taxpayers!”  said Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho. “These grants to local  organizations make a significant impact on the work to address food insecurity. We know that food insecurity impacts every community in Idaho and it is an honor to steward the work of The Idaho Food Bank Fund to improve the lives of our neighbors.”

    • Care House Food Bank (Nampa) $3,093
    • Emmett Valley Friendship Coalition $3,000
    • Middleton Food Pantry $2,500
    • Oasis Food Center (Caldwell) $5,000
    • Giraffe Laugh, Inc. (Garden City) $4,300
    • Holy Apostles Food Pantry (Meridian)
      $2,500
    • Saint Clare’s Food Pantry (Caldwell) $2,500
    • Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Our Lady of
      Guadalupe Conference (Nampa) $2,500
    • Star Outreach $3,000
    • Boise State Campus Food Pantry $2,000
    • Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force (Boise)
      $9,600
    • Life’s Kitchen, Inc. (Boise) $2,500
    • St. Mary’s Food Bank (Boise) $2,500

 

 

South Central Idaho Food Bank Fund -2023 Grant Recipients

Thirty-seven nonprofit organizations receive funds to finance projects and services supporting food insecure Idahoans

Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced the recipients of their 2023 grants targeted to  support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, and relieve hunger.  Thanks to the generosity of Idaho taxpayers who chose to donate to the Idaho Food Bank Fund,  this year 37 organizations across the state received grants to further their work to solve hunger in  Idaho. The grants totaling $139,600 were specifically allocated to help recipients operate  programs, purchase food, expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc.), and to promote or provide nutrition education for under-served and marginalized Idahoans.

Four organizations in South Central Idaho were given grants this year. Please see below for the
complete list of South Central Idaho grant recipients. We encourage you to contact these
organizations to get further information on their grant projects and how they serve the
community

Passed by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009, the Idaho Food Bank Fund provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits who offer food insecurity relief. The Idaho Foodbank serves as the  official fiduciary agent and partners with Catholic Charities of Idaho and the  Community Action  Partnership Association of Idaho to administer the awards annually.

“Thank goodness for the Idaho Food Bank Fund and the generous support of Idaho taxpayers!”  said Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho. “These grants to local  organizations make a significant impact on the work to address food insecurity. We know that food insecurity impacts every community in Idaho and it is an honor to steward the work of The Idaho Food Bank Fund to improve the lives of our neighbors.”

  • Camas County Senior Citizen and
    Community Center (Fairfield) $2,000
  • Hope for the Hungry (Shoshone) $5,000
  • Helping Hearts and Hands (Gooding) $1,200
  • Jerome Senior Center $2,142

 

 

North & North Central Idaho Food Bank Fund -2023 Grant Recipients

Thirty-seven nonprofit organizations receive funds to finance projects and services supporting food insecure Idahoans

Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced the recipients of their 2023 grants targeted to  support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, and relieve hunger.  Thanks to the generosity of Idaho taxpayers who chose to donate to the Idaho Food Bank Fund,  this year 37 organizations across the state received grants to further their work to solve hunger in  Idaho. The grants totaling $139,600 were specifically allocated to help recipients operate  programs, purchase food, expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc.), and to promote or provide nutrition education for under-served and marginalized Idahoans.

Ten organizations in North and North Central Idaho were given grants this year. Please see below for the complete list of North and North Central Idaho grant recipients. We encourage you to contact these organizations to get further information on their grant  projects and how they  serve the community.

Passed by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009, the Idaho Food Bank Fund provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits who offer food insecurity relief. The Idaho Foodbank serves as the  official fiduciary agent and partners with Catholic Charities of Idaho and the  Community Action  Partnership Association of Idaho to administer the awards annually.

“Thank goodness for the Idaho Food Bank Fund and the generous support of Idaho taxpayers!”  said Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho. “These grants to local  organizations make a significant impact on the work to address food insecurity. We know that food insecurity impacts every community in Idaho and it is an honor to steward the work of The Idaho Food Bank Fund to improve the lives of our neighbors.”

  • Food for Our Children, Inc. (Sandpoint)
    $5,000
  • Spirit Lake Center $2,500
  • St. George Friendship Kitchen (Post Falls)
    $5,000
  • Deary Community Foodbank $1,575
  • J-K Good Samaritan Food Bank (Juliaetta)
    $4,000
  • The Post Falls Food Bank $5,000
  • Upriver Foodbank (Fernwood) $3,000
  • Clearwater County Senior Citizens, Inc.
    (Orofino) $4,000
  • Craigmont Pantry of Hope $1,500
  • LC Valley Youth Resource Center
    (Lewiston) $3,000

 

 

Eastern Idaho Food Bank Fund -2023 Grant Recipients

Thirty-seven nonprofit organizations receive funds to finance projects and services supporting food insecure Idahoans

Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced the recipients of their 2023 grants targeted to support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, and relieve hunger. Thanks to the generosity of Idaho taxpayers who chose to donate to the Idaho Food Bank Fund, this year 37 organizations across the state received grants to further their work to solve hunger in Idaho. The grants totaling $139,600 were specifically allocated to help  recipients operate programs, purchase food, expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc.), and to promote or provide nutrition education for under-served and marginalized Idahoans.

Ten organizations in Eastern Idaho were given grants this year. Please see below for the complete list of Eastern Idaho grant recipients. We encourage you to contact these organizations to get further information on their grant projects and how they serve the community.

Passed by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009, the Idaho Food Bank Fund provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits who offer food insecurity relief. The Idaho Foodbank serves as the official fiduciary agent and partners with Catholic Charities of Idaho and the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho to administer the awards annually.

“Thank goodness for the Idaho Food Bank Fund and the generous support of Idaho taxpayers!” said Doug Alles, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho. “These grants to local organizations make a significant impact on the work to address food insecurity. We know that food insecurity impacts every community in Idaho and it is an honor to steward the work of The Idaho Food Bank Fund to improve the lives of our neighbors.”

  • Aid for Friends, Inc. (Pocatello) $3,000
  • Bingham County Senior Citizen’s
    (Blackfoot) $7,500
  • Oneida Crisis Center & Carol’s Pantry
    (Malad) $3,593
  • Senior Activity Center (Pocatello) $2,500
  • Teton Valley Food Pantry, Inc. (Driggs)
    $6,000
  • Willow Bay Baptist Church (American
    Falls) $4,593
  • Salmon Senior Citizens Nutrition Site
    Association, Inc. $5,000
  • Seniors West of the Tetons (Driggs) $6,000
  • Family Crisis Center (Rexburg) $4,500
  • The Giving Cupboard (Rigby) $7,000

Grant Applications for Idaho Food Bank Fund 2023

The Idaho Food Bank Fund is accepting grant applications during the month of July. This grant application process is open between July 1st and July 31st to Idaho 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. Grant funding is available to provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, or relieve hunger.

Funds can be used to operate programs; purchase food; purchase nutrition education materials; expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc.); or promote access for anyone in need, including underserved and/or marginalized populations. 501(c)3 hunger relief organizations serving Idahoans are eligible to apply for these grants.

New this year, we are inviting Innovation Proposals for a small number of potentially larger grants. These proposals will feature innovative services that address hunger and food insecurity while also improving overall individual, family, and community well-being.  Innovation Proposals will likely include collaboration with other service providers and additional funding partners.

Apply For The Grant

 or you can request a paper copy of the grant application by emailing
grants@idahofoodbankfund.org

The Idaho Food Bank Fund was established by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009 and provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits. It is administered by Catholic Charities of Idaho and The Idaho Foodbank.

The fund is financed by the generosity of the Idaho taxpayers when they donate through a “check off” box on their Idaho State tax returns. In 2022, grants totaling $233,900 were allocated to 47 statewide nonprofits that provide critical nutrition education and hunger relief services across the state.

 

Grants Application Period Starts July 1, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 17, 2022

Idaho Food Bank Fund Accepting Grant Applications Throughout July

Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced today that its 2022 grant application process is open between July 1 and July 31, 2022 to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating or relieve hunger. Funds can be used to operate programs; purchase food; purchase nutrition education materials; expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc); or promote access for anyone in need, including underserved and/or marginalized populations.

The Idaho Food Bank Fund was established by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009 and provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits. It is administered by Catholic Charities of Idaho, Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho, and The Idaho Foodbank. The fund is financed by the generosity of the Idaho taxpayers when they donate through a “check off” box on their Idaho State tax returns. In 2021 grants totaling $133,500 were allocated to 36 statewide nonprofits that provide critical nutrition education and hunger relief services across the state.

  • Hunger relief organizations serving Idahoans are eligible to apply for these grants
  • Applicants do not need to be associated with the steward organizations mentioned above to apply for or receive funding.
  • Grants will be awarded in early October 2022.
  • Applications can be found online or a hardcopy can be requested by sending an email to: grants@idahofoodbankfund.org
  • Click here for more information and the online application form: https://idahofoodbankfund.org/

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Link to Application Instructions and Forms

About

The Idaho Food Bank Fund was established by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009 and monies are accepted on behalf of donors by the Idaho Tax Commission by what is commonly known as a “tax check off” on Idaho State tax returns. The Idaho Foodbank is the recognized fiduciary agent for the Idaho Food Bank Fund, which is administered through an agreement among three statewide organizations: The Idaho Foodbank, Catholic Charities of Idaho and the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho.

Idaho Food Bank Fund 2019 Grant Recipients

The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced the recipients of their 2019 grants targeted to support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, and relieve hunger. Thanks to the generosity of Idaho taxpayers who chose to donate to the Idaho Food Bank Fund, this year 35 organizations across the state received grants to further their work to solve hunger in Idaho. The grants totaling $100,000 were specifically allocated to help recipients operate programs, purchase food, expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc.), and to promote or provide nutrition education for underserved and marginalized Idahoans.

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Idaho Food Bank Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thirty-five nonprofit organizations receive $108,229 total to support projects and services

October 24, 2018 – Thanks to the generosity of Idaho taxpayers who chose to donate to the Idaho Food Bank Fund, the fund is distributing grants to 35 organizations working to solve hunger in Idaho. The grants total $108,229, enabling recipients to further their missions in hunger relief.

The 35 organizations selected to receive a grant this year cover a broad range of charitable focuses as well as a diverse mix of Idaho residents they support all over the state. Examples include Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV & AIDs in Boise ($4,000 for its choice food pantry), Priest River Ministries-Advocates for Women ($2,500 for Feeding Families in Crisis Program), Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen ($5,000 to replace aging refrigerators), and Twin Falls Senior Center ($5,000 for Meals on Wheels packaging supplies).

The Fund accepted grant applications from any Idaho nonprofit that provides hunger relief. The Fund supports projects that expand existing food storage or distribution capacities, provide nutrition education, or otherwise increase support services related to hunger relief in Idaho.

The generous donations from Idaho’s taxpayers allowed the Fund’s Executive Committee to distribute $108,229 this year. In recent years The Fund distributed $110,000 in 2017, $88,000 in 2016, $90,000 in 2015, and $110,496 in 2014. Since its inception, the fund has distributed more than $888,500 in 288 grants.

The Idaho Food Bank Fund was established by the 2009 Legislature as a cooperative effort between three well-respected statewide Idaho nonprofit organizations: The Idaho Foodbank, Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho, and Catholic Charities of Idaho. The donation opportunity has been on the Idaho State Income Tax Form 40 since 2009 allowing taxpayers to designate a donation to the Fund.

Applicants for the grants must be 501(c) (3) organizations but are not required to have any connection with Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho, Catholic Charities of Idaho or The Idaho Foodbank.

For more information about the grants email grants@idahofoodbank.org.