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Blackfoot Tator Trot – October 14th
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Corn Processing Day – 2023
The yearly corn processing day, sometimes called “The Day of the Corn” was held September 19th. Richard Johnson donated approximately 5,000 ears of corn to the community. Over a hundred youth and adults woke up early Saturday morning to husk and clean the cobs. They were then taken to the Methodist Church in Blackfoot where…
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Community-Wide Food Drives
In Septembers several food drives where held over several days across Blackfoot and parts of Bingham County. These drives are the life-blood of the pantry and provide the food and other products that are used through the year. A drive was held on September 12th and again on September 23rd. There was over 10,000 lbs…
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Perfect Day for CDT Picnic
Community Dinner Table hosted another great picnic this year, with a large attendance, great food, and wonderful entertainment. We were blessed with perfect weather to boot! The picnic is a chance for CDT leadership to let the community know that we are still very much involved with feeding the hungry through the Community Pantry, and…
Throughout the year there are many activities that support CDT and the community it serves. Some of these are sponsored by CDT itself, many others are sponsored by our friends in the community. Here is a listing of some of those events:
March 1 to 20 – Challenge Hunger – a fund raising partnership between Bingham Ag Services and CDT that provides much needed resources for the food pantry.
April – Church Cleanup – each year the Jason Lee Memorial Methodist Church is given a full cleanup following the dinner season. All are invited to help.
April – Food Feud – a contest between Snake River Jr. High and Mountain View Middle School to see who can collect the most food for the pantry. The winners receive not only bragging rights and the traveling trophy for the year, but also a $1,000 donation for their school from the Rotary Club.
July – BBQ Picnic – The second Tuesday of July boasts our yearly community BBQ Picnic – held at Courthouse Square. It is a fun evening of food, music and fellowship.
September – Day of the Corn – A fun day preparing the approximately 5,000 ears of corn that is generously donated by Grove City Gardens annually. Volunteers prepare the corn for the freezer – to be used later at the CDT Community Dinners.
October – Tater Trot – A fun run/walk to raise funds for the Christmas Food Boxes. Check here for registration & information: CDT Annual Fun Run
October – Boy Scout Food Drive – The annual food donations you give to this food drive when the Scouts knock on your door, have served an important place in helping us feed the hungry in our community.
November – Thanksgiving Dinner – This special community meal is hosted on Thanksgiving day at the Methodist Community Church. Anyone is welcome to share in the food and fellowship at this special holiday meal and reflect on their blessings.
December – Twelve Days of Giving – an event where the community can “adopt” a food box to help provide for their neighbors in need at Christmas.
December – Christmas Food Boxes – an event where many community volunteers come together to help ensure that all in our community have food to eat each Christmas season.
December – Christmas Dinner – A special Tuesday night community dinner that celebrates the joy of the season and comes complete with a visit from Santa for the children.
Please watch for information about these to show up as the events near. Or reach out to us via the “About” page to get more information.