- canned fruits and vegetables.
- peanut butter.
- canned tuna and chicken.
- dry pastas.
- boxed macaroni and cheese.
- canned soups.
How do I donate to Boise Rescue Mission?
If you are interested in donating items to Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, you may drop them off at the Ministry Center between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To arrange a pickup, please call 208-343-2389.
Do food banks collect donations?
The Food Bank accepts donations of shelf-stable, fresh and frozen food, and non-food items such as paper goods, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies basically any item available from a grocery retailer, distributor or farm.
How does the Idaho Food Bank work?
Every year, The Idaho Foodbank collects millions of pounds of food that is distributed through our facilities in Boise, Pocatello, and Lewiston to more than 400 community partners across Idaho. Most of the food is donated but we do purchase food to fill gaps and for certain programs.
What food is Boise known for?
Outsiders may think Idaho's best-known dish is the potato, but ask most Idahoans to name the state's signature dish and you'll hear “finger steaks.” These battered, deep-fried beef strips were invented in the mid-1950s by Milo Bybee at the Torch Lounge in Boise.
Is it better to donate food or money to food bank?
Consider cash instead of canned goods. With 38 million people in the U.S. facing hunger, donating your extra or purchased dry and canned goods might seem like the best way to help your neighbors in need. But, the best way to support your local food bank is actually through donating money.
But, the best way to support your local food bank is actually through donating money. Rather than paying retail prices, our network of food banks works with major manufacturers, retailers, and farmers to secure healthy food.
What is the proper definition of a food pantry?
A food pantry is a distribution center where hungry families can receive food. Supplied with food from a food bank, pantries feed hundreds of people per week! Because every community is different, there are many different types of pantries.
What can you get in a food bank?
Fact: Pantries provide perishable and non-perishable foods including: dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, canned goods, dried goods, frozen meats and more.