IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The announcement from the South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) that cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have been confirmed in Blaine County caused The Hunger Coalition to immediately implement Phase II of our COVID-19 response and safety plan.
We have a responsibility to ensure any individual or family facing hardship has access to nourishing food in this time of crisis. It is also critical to make decisions designed to keep participants, staff and volunteers safe and to slow the spread of the virus.
Until further notice, we will continue our food distribution services on Mondays and Thursdays but will shift to direct delivery of food boxes to participants’ cars in place of inviting people to walk through our food pantry. Should you find yourself in need of food assistance during these challenging times, we have three weekly food distributions open to all who need supplemental groceries
HEALTHY FOOD PANTRY HOURS
Mondays: Bellevue 1:00pm – 6:30pm
121 Honeysuckle Street, Bellevue, Idaho 83313
Thursdays: Bellevue 1:00pm – 6:30pm*
121 Honeysuckle Street, Bellevue, Idaho 83313
*hours extended to accommodate COVID-19 impact
Thursdays: Ketchum 3:30pm – 4:30pm
At Presbyterian Church of the Bigwood, 100 Saddle Road (near intersection with Warm Springs Rd), Ketchum, Idaho 83340
Ketchum Directions Bellevue Directions
Good food is paramount to strength and well-being. If you’re facing obstacles like a family or medical crisis, unemployment, or the high cost of living in Blaine County, don’t hesitate to fill up on fresh, nutritious staples from our food pantry at no cost to you. The pantry is arranged like a grocery center where you can fill up a cart with healthy food such as milk, eggs, frozen meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and canned goods.
First Visit?
Simply stop into one of our food distributions and let us know it’s your first time. You’ll be connected to one of our case managers who are here to listen and support you. The case management process provides a safe and compassionate space where you can express yourself, explore local resources, and find support as you navigate challenging situations.
Paws for Hunger:
A partnership with the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley to ensure families facing financial difficulty do not have to choose between feeding their families or feeding their pet. The Shelter raises funds to purchase the pet food and The Hunger Coalition distributes the food to families they support, allowing them to keep their pets in times of crisis. In 2017, we distributed 1,004 bags of dog and cat food for hungry pets!
Are you struggling to put healthy and nutritious food on the table during these challenging economic times? Nobody should have to compromise their nutrition due to financial struggle.
The Hunger Coalition is here to help. We provide food assistance to families in Blaine County. Please call the Hunger Coalition at 788-0121 to learn more about our services.
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY
We recognize the increasing role that our programs play in providing healthful foods to community members in need and take this responsibility seriously. We want our participants to know that their health and preferences for more nutritious foods are among our highest considerations in acquiring food. We also recognize that many types of foods can fit into a balanced diet and that every individual we serve has food preferences. We will focus on providing nutrient rich foods and variety while taking into account the ‘choice-pantry’ model, cultural appropriateness, living situations and caloric requirements. We honor the individual’s ability to exercise choice in food selection. We hope to help guide healthier choices by using educational ‘nudges’ such as suggested recipes, ‘green-light’ labeled foods, and by offering predominately nutritious foods.