How to help nearly 9% of people experiencing food insecurity in Idaho

Donate now to CBS2’s Great Idaho Food Drive or take your food to any Les Schwab Tire Center location.

Boise, Idaho (CBS2) – Over 150,000 people in Idaho are experiencing food insecurity.

That number includes 46,800 children.

CBS2, Les Schwab Tire Center, TDS Fiber and Newstalk KBOI are committed to helping those in need of food.

That’s why we are hosting CBS2’s Great Idaho Food Drive.

You can donate food at any Les Schwab Tire Center, TDS Fiber, or the CBS2 studios in downtown Boise.

Food items needed

Canned fruits and vegetables

Tomato products

Pasta sauces

Canned or dried beans and peas

Unsalted nuts

Canned meats and fish

Canned meals (soup, stew, chili)

Peanut or other nut betters

Whole grain pasta

Regular or instant brown rice

Plain oats/oatmeal

Whole grain cereals with low sugar

Boxed, canned or dehydrated milk

Canola or cooking oils

Whole wheat or all purpose flour

Baking powder

Baking soda

Dried herbs, spices, sugar

Toilet paper

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Diapers

Soap

Shampoo

Deodorant

Les Schwab locations accepting donations

2085 S Broadway Ave, Boise

1324 W Jefferson St, Boise

6017 W Fairview Ave, Boise

6520 W State St, Boise

1850 S Cole Rd, Boise

275 S Main St, Meridian

3595 E Ustick Rd, Meridian

1467 E Iron Eagle Dr, Eagle

133 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa

2901 12th Ave Rd, Nampa

975 E Avalon St, Kuna

315 S 22nd Ave, Caldwell

9911 W State St, Star

400 Airbase Rd, Mountain Home

419 N Washington Ave, Emmett

330 US 95, Homedale

511 E Idaho Ave, Ontario

250 E 1st St, Weiser

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