Nov 30 2019
We would like to thank our running community, our volunteers and our corporate sponsors for this year’s Tater Trot. We had 115 runners registered for this year’s event, the weather cooperated and overall it was a great success. Despite morning temperatures starting out in teens, the event went off without a hitch. Roughly 20 Volunteers …
Jan 08 2019
NW Farm Credit continues to be a strong supporter of the Community Dinner Table Mission. This year they helped with Christmas Food Distribution on December 20th. Seven individuals from their offices and their trustees gave 5 hours of their time to help get the food to members of their community who needed some assistance this …
Jan 22 2018
Through the generous giving of many organizations and individuals, combined with the countless hours of volunteer time, the Community Dinner Table was able to once again organize and provide Christmas Food Boxes to those in need. This benefits both the hungry and those who are having a hard time making ends meet, especially at this …
Nov 06 2017
On a blustery November morning runners and walkers of all ages braved the weather to support the 7th annual “Tater Trot”. This event, started by Jon and Marlene Lyksett (see link here to 2013 race) has generated thousands of dollars over the years for helping the hungry in Blackfoot and Bingham County. This year was …
Dec 27 2016
The spirit of Christmas was shared by a generous community this year. On December 21st numerous volunteers came together to distribute 310 food boxes at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds with another 40 boxes provided to families at the Blackfoot Food Pantry. Months of hard work and preparations had gone into making this year another …
Nov 06 2016
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 …
Dec 26 2015
On Tuesday, December 22nd the Christmas spirit was shared with hundreds of families in our community. Over 350 boxes, each filled with a turkey or ham and enough food for about 4 meals, were given out from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the quilting building at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds (EISF). It was …
Nov 08 2015
Runners and walkers of all ages enjoyed a crisp and clear fall morning while participating in the 2015 Tater Trot. This annual event provides funding for the food boxes that are prepared for the needy in the community prior to the Christmas holiday. This year $1,500 was given to CDT to be used to make …
Jan 02 2015
Food boxes were provided to 319 families this year, thanks in great part to the many volunteers that both organized and served, and to the generous gifts from commercial organizations, schools and individuals contributors. This certainly helped many families have a bright holiday knowing that there would be food on the table. The boxes included …
Dec 30 2013
Approximately 315 families had their Christmas brightened with food boxes sufficient to feed a family of four 3 to 4 meals. On the high end, this would be over 5,000 meals provided to families in the community. The food for the boxes was prepared on Thursday, December 19th and given out on Friday, the 20th. …