The Idaho Food Bank Fund Update
Idaho Food Bank Fund – Now Accepting Applications!
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is accepting grant applications through July 31, 2023! If you have not submitted your application, there is still time. 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. 501(c)3 hunger relief organizations serving Idahoans are eligible to apply for these grants.
New this year, the Idaho Food Bank Fund is 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.
Grants will be awarded in early October. To apply, please visit idahofoodbankfund.org or request a paper copy of the grant application by emailing grants@idahofoodbankfund.org.
Grant Review Committee
The Idaho Food Bank Fund is in need of two volunteers to join the Grant Review Committee. 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. Hunger relief organizations across Idaho apply for the funds, and the Grant Review Committee reviews the applications and makes recommendations on who gets funded.
We need a new member from Region 4, which includes Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley Counties.
We need a new member from Region 7, which includes Butte, Bingham, Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, and Teton Counties.
Serving on the Committee is a volunteer position and involves:
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Reading and scoring 70-80 grant applications (about 2 pages long each) in August and September,
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Joining a 2-hour conference call in September where we discuss who should receive funds.
If you have worked in hunger relief, would like to think analytically about where to send hunger relief funds, and live in Regions 4 or 7, please contact:
Michael Shumann, Grant Review Committee Chair
mshumann@idahofoodbank.org
(240) 644-2933
Reminder: Warehouse Closure
Please note that all of The Idaho Foodbank’s warehouses will be closed for inventory on Thursday, July 27th and Friday, July 28th. Inventory checks allow for a better shopping experience for all partners.
If you need help rescheduling your pick-up or delivery, please contact your Idaho Foodbank Representative or email partnerships@idahofoodbank.org. Keep in mind that closures may shorten your ordering window. If you have questions about when to place your order, don’t hesitate to reach out for clarification!
Partnership Contact Information
Your Idaho Foodbank Representative is here to help you with any questions, comments, or concerns you might have. To ensure we are able to provide the best customer service possible, please reach out to your assigned Partner Representative.
Specific contact information is below:
- Partners in Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis & Nez Perce Counties
- Partners in Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, & Teton Counties
- Partners in Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette & Washington Counties
- Partners in Ada, Boise, Elmore, & Valley Counties
- Partners in Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka & Twin Falls Counties
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