Food Bank

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The St. John's Food Bank is located at 775 N. 8th Street, Boise, in the Riffle Center for Faith Formation. We are open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 PM (except on major holidays).


Clients of the Food Bank
  • Clients may receive food assistance from St. John’s Food Bank two (2) times per calendar month.
  • Clients must provide photo ID.
  • We offer pre-made boxes of non-perishable food, dairy items, meat, and produce to families and individuals who need assistance. We also have items for those who are traveling or homeless.
  • We offer diapers and wipes once a calendar month to clients who need them.
  • We offer personal hygiene items as needed.

 

Donations to the Food Bank
  • We receive most of our food from the Idaho Food Bank and the El Ada Government Commodity program.
  • We receive diapers and wipes from the Idaho Diaper Bank.
  • We accept donations of non-perishable food. Tuna, chili, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned chicken, cereal, canned pasta sauce, soup, canned beans, canned fruits, and canned vegetables are the most highly needed items. Please leave donations in the vestibule of the church.
  • We accept monetary donations. Checks can be made out to: St. John’s, 707 N. 8th St., Boise, Idaho 83702, or you can make a gift online through the St. Jude fund.   If you would like your gift to be restricted to the Food Bank, please indicate "Food bank" in the memo line.

 

Ways to Volunteer at the Food Bank
  • Food Distribution - Volunteers work from 12:45 to 3 pm every other week. Each shift has 3 volunteers - one typically greets clients and enters their data into the computer, and the other two get food and give it to the clients.
  • Box Filling - Volunteers come in one day every other week and fill boxes of food and stock shelves in preparation for food distribution days.
  • Food Pick-Ups - Volunteers help with pick-ups from the Idaho Food Bank on Mondays at 11 am and pick-ups at El-Ada the first Wednesday of each month at 9 am. Volunteers need a large SUV or pickup truck and must be able to lift boxes.
  • Substitute List - Volunteers are on a call list for Food Distribution Volunteers who are unable to make their scheduled shift.

 

If you are interested in volunteering at St. John’s Food Bank, we'd love to have you. Contact: director.stjohnsfoodbank@gmail.com