The Idaho Foodbank

This is kind of amazing so I had to share. I knew we could stretch a dollar farther here, but until I saw this visual it didn't really sink in. So, here is what you could purchase last month at a grocery store for $20

Now here is what The Idaho Foodbank is able to acquire with a $20 donation

I guess the point of this post isn't a "call for donations" just a reminder to anyone that when and if you are in a giving mood (with any charity) be aware that a little goes a long ways. Any gift in these times makes a difference.

Empty Bowls Pictures

The long line for soup and bowlws! It was like this from 11 am to 3:30 pm.

Picking out bowls...

And more bowls...

And some more bowls...

Mobile Pantry

More work stories for you. I am already so gratified to be working here at the Foodbank. Yesterday I went to Filer, Idaho (its just outside of Twin Falls) with our "mobile pantry" that brings food to families in towns with no other resources for food. We served over 100 families there and one head of household commented that he really did not know how he would have fed his family this month had we not showed up. Wow. Just, wow.

As with every group of elderly volunteers I have ever worked with in my career, I had a nemesis within five minutes of showing up, but even that did not ruin the good feeling I had from helping to put food in so many bellies.

Scouting for Food

What an adventure my first food drive was! The support from the community was absolutely amazing. My post was at the WalMart on Eagle Road and boy scouts from the Meridian area collected food that had been left out and brought it to us for sorting (canned/dry goods) and loading on to the truck. We filled TWENTY pallets of food! It was amazing. The need for food is up 38% over last year and it is so nice to see the community stepping up and supporting the Foodbank. I feel very thankful to work here now and be making such a contribution to the community!

I survived the 53rd Annual IFEA Convention & Expo!