On November 5th runners and walkers arose to a crisp and sunny Saturday morning; a perfect day for the annual “Tater Trot”. The event is held each November to help earn money for the Christmas food boxes sponsored by the Community Dinner Table. This year saw a great turnout for the race and $2,000 was…
The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry along with SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) received thousands of canned and dry goods on Saturday, October 15th. Boy Scouts from the area went to the doors of homes throughout the community picking up food items that families had left on their doorsteps. The food was then consolidated in…
On Saturday morning, September 24th, volunteers young and old, turned out to support what is now known as the “day of the corn”! This service project provides corn for both the community dinners that are held throughout the winter months each Tuesday evening and as supplemental food for those receiving help at the Blackfoot Food…
The first annual “Food Feud” was won by Blackfoot’s Mountain View Middle School (MVMS) in a competition with Blackfoot High School. The winner was announced at the Tommy Vaughn’s Marathon and More on Saturday, May 21st at Jensen’s Grove . The objective of the competition was to help fight hunger in Blackfoot and Bingham county,…
The fifth annual Tommy Vaughn’s Marathon and More was held on Saturday, May 21st against the backdrop of a wet spring morning. Hardy runners were able to participate in a full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K or kids fun run. They all seemed to enjoy the chance to be part of this community event, in spite…
