Fund announces 2022 grant recipients

The Idaho Food Bank Fund on Friday announced the recipients of its 2022 grants, targeted to support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating and relieve hunger.

Ten organizations in North and North Central Idaho were given grants this year.

Thanks to the generosity of Idaho taxpayers who have donated to the Idaho Food Bank Fund, 47 organizations across the state received grants to further their work to solve hunger in Idaho. For a total of $233,900, the grants are specifically allocated to help recipients operate programs, purchase food, expand capacity and to promote or provide nutrition education for underserved and marginalized Idahoans.

Passed by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009, the Idaho Food Bank Fund provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits who offer food insecurity relief. The Idaho Foodbank serves as the official fiduciary agent and partners with Catholic Charities of Idaho and the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho to administer the annual awards.

“Thank goodness for the Idaho Food Bank Fund and the generous support of Idaho taxpayers," said Doug Alles, executive director of Catholic Charities of Idaho. "These grants to local organizations make a significant impact on the work to address food insecurity. We know that food insecurity impacts every community and it is an honor to steward the work of the Idaho Food Bank Fund to improve the lives of our neighbors.”

North Idaho food banks to receive grant funding:

Priest River Ministries - Advocates for Women: $3,000

Lake City Center: $5,000

Fernwood Senior Citizens, Inc.: $5,000

Orchard Ridge Senior Living: $5,000

Worley Senior Citizen Council: $7,500