Pantry News
02/15/2025 Six One Six Vision Center
Thank you Six One Six Vision Center in Eagle for your generous donations! You really opened our eyes to how amazing you are!
02/05/2025 February Pantry Needs
Meat continues to be our biggest need but we are also low on cereal, rice, and chili. Thank you for your support.
01/07/2025 January Pantry Needs
Food pantries everywhere are very low on meat, us included, and meat is out highest priority this month. Unfortunately, we cannot accept game meat as it is highly restricted by the Idaho Food Bank (must be processed by a state or federally inspected processing plant). Comments with meatless meal ideas are encouraged on our Facebook page!
12/28/2024 Volunteer Positions Available!
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As the new year approaches, below are the volunteer openings at the Pantry. For more info, please email MFP_Idaho@yahoo.com.
***Distribution: 2nd Sat of the month (9:30-noon) - 2 openings
***Driver: Tues mornings (8am) - Grocery store pick-up in Nampa
***Surplus Distribution: Wed (9am-11am) standby volunteer to cover vacations
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Saturday distribution is a once-a-month commitment. Tuesday morning driver is a weekly commitment and must have a truck or large SUV.
12/28/2024 Re-Register For the New Year
Don't forget your current ID and utility bill to sign up for food boxes for 2025.
12/18/2024 Heights Elementary School Donation
We are so grateful for a ton of food from Heights Elementary (well, almost a ton, 1,262 pounds to be exact). First grade won, but the Pantry was the real winner. Thank you to the Student Sunshine Committee and the Student Leadership at Heights for organizing and putting it all together and of course all of the students for their donations!
12/14/2024 Idaho Golf Fellowship Donation
Huge thank you to Pepe and all the guys at the Purple Sage Chapter of the Idaho Golf Fellowship for their generous donation to the Pantry!
12/10/2024 Santa Phil
I can't believe On Collin's Pond's very own Santa and Mrs. Claus saddled up the sled and reindeer, and took time out of their very busy schedule to drop off some much needed donations today, but they did, and we are grateful!
12/02/2024 A Clean Sweep
Thank you to these amazing volunteers who "bibbidi-bobbidi-boo'd" until everything was clean and shiney!
11/30/2024 Angels
Angels are everywhere. Thank you Pat (and Jesus)!
11/28/2024 Happy Thanksgiving!
From our pantry to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. And thank you Middleton for helping us provide 123 Middleton families with turkeys and holiday bags in November
11/23/2024 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive - Goal Met!
It was a nail biter but you did it! Thank you Middleton. Goal met!
11/19/2024 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Soooo close! Only 19 to go before Nov. 23. TIA!
11/12/2024 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Thank you Middleton Fire for collecting turkeys. We are almost there!
11/09/2024 Amazing Scouts!
These amazing Scouts worked tirelessly on Saturday to collect over 1000 pounds of food for the Middleton Food Pantry and Food Bank. Shout out to Middleton Troop and Pack 255. If you would like more info about Scouting, go to mountainwestcouncil.org
11/10/2024 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
55 to go! Thank you for your support!
11/09/2024 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Whata difference a day makes. 77 to go! Gosh we love Middleton.
11/09/2024 Turkey Drive Donation by Hometown Hero
Ooohhhh my! Hector Arroyo did it again, fourth year in a row, only this time he outdid himself with 46 turkeys. We needed them so much. You (and Neil) are hometown heros.
11/08/2024 Middleton Fire Station's Annual Turkey Drive
We need your help to fill our freezers with Turkeys or Hams for our holiday bag giveaway on Nov. 16! TY Middleton Rural Fire District Idaho
11/02/2024 Sage International Middleton PTO Food Drive
YOU ARE AMAZING and we thank you!
11/02/2024 Pack 255 Fill The Canoe
Sat., Nov 9 at Ridley's!
11/01/2024 Turkey Drive
The drive is on! The Pantry needs turkeys for our holiday bags. Please drop off at Middleton Fire Station. BIG THANK YOU to Middleton Fire for collecting these for us.
10/27/2024 Scouting for Food
Be Prepared! Sat, Nov 9 is Scouting for Food! Cubs from Middleton Pack 255 will be "Filling the Canoe" at Ridley's from 9-12. Scouts from troop 255 will drop off door hangers Nov. 2. If you do not get a door hanger but want to donate, you can drop off from 9-12 at Ridley's, the Pantry (307 E. 1st Street), or the Methodist Church at 104 E. Main St. Thank you.
10/14/2024 The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints!
Is Miracle Monday a thing? It is now, thanks to The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints! We were worried, needs are high and stock was low. They delivered much needed staples and holiday foods to us today. Words are simply not adequate. We thank you very much!
10/27/2024 Free Cardboard
Free cardboard behind the Pantry, 307 E. 1st Street., Middleton
10/10/2024 October Pantry Needs
As we gear up for the holidays, here are the current needs. TIA!
09/28/24 Thank You!
Huge THANK YOU to the Baisden fam for their continued generous support of the Pantry!
09/17/24 A New Look
Thank you Savannah Clark for organizing the build of our gorgeous new tables!
09/15/24 Harvest Festival Food Drive
At the harvest festival, non-perishable items will be collected for the food pantry, and we are grateful for your contribution to our holiday preparations.
09/10/24 Help Wanted
Middleton Food Pantry is in need of a regular Thursday morning pick up driver at a store in Nampa at 8am, delivery to the pantry. Must have a truck or large SUV and be able to lift 25#. This is an important pick up for us. If interested in serving your community, please email MFP_idaho@yahoo.com for more info. Thank you.
09/06/24 Pantry Needs for September
We sure appreciate this community!
08/28/24 Harvest Festival Food Drive!
We will be at the Harvest Festival collecting food donations on 9/28. We are very low on soup, oatmeal, tuna, and chili. This is a really fun event so come by and say hi!
08/13/24 Middleton Chamber of Commerce and July 4th Car Show
Thank you, Middleton Chamber of Commerce and July 4th car show participants and orginizers for all of your hard work and this fabulous (and much needed) donation. Our shelves are sparse, and this will make a difference.
08/08/24 Pantry Needs for August
Summer is our lowest inventory, so any donations are appreciated!
08/07/24 National Night Out
Thank you Middleton PD and Chief Smith for supporting the Pantry on National Night Out - even though it was hooooot!
07/18/24 4th of July Duck Races - Thank You!
There are so many wonderful things to share this month! First, for the month of June, we served 234 households, including 267 children, 330 adults, and 232 seniors. We also added 17 new households in June! As our community continues to grow, we extend our ongoing gratitude to our generous local grocers, markets, and community members. Thank you for your ongoing donations!
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We had so much fun at our annual Duck Races this Fourth of July, and could not have made it all come together without the generous support of our Middleton Parks and Rec, Middleton Chamber of Commerce, the City of Middleton, Ridley’s, our many volunteers, and our amazing Middleton Fire Station! All of their support of our fundraising efforts helped make this year our most successful fundraising event yet! Additionally, we want to say thanks to YOU! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us by purchasing ducks or attending the car show and joining in all the fun. Your generosity is truly appreciated.
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We would be remiss if we didn’t give a HUGE shout out and thank you to our amazing raffle donors this year. We had some truly fantastic prizes this year and the following donors made that possible: D&B Hardware, Firearm Protection Fortitude Academy, 44 Livestock & Pet Supply, Elements Massage, Intermountain Pet Hospital, Amber Aesthetics, Simply Bliss Salon, Northwest Pets, Garbanzos, The Chapp, Rustic Table, Rustic Oven, El Mariachi, Stephanie Teachman, KB Etch & Craft and the Middleton Gazette.
If you or someone you know in Middleton needs help with food, we are open for distribution Saturdays 10 - Noon and for limited distribution Wednesdays 10 – Noon. Please bring your Middleton photo ID and a matching power or utility bill the first time to sign up. Donations are accepted Tuesday – Saturday 9-11 am. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please email MFP_Idaho@yahoo.com.
07/17/24 More Donated Food
The Meadows at West Highlands, we had some empty shelves but then you came along and this happened.
07/17/24 Donated Food
Thank you Michael Sproule! We really appreciate and need this food. You are a hero.
07/04/24 What a great day!
Thank you for your support Middleton!
07/03/24 Show and Shine Car Show
Thank you for your supporting the Pantry!
07/03/24 Join Us
You DO NOT want to miss this!
07/03/24 Middleton Firemen's Breakfast
We are so excited for the race! Ducks will be available for purchase at the Firemen's Breakfast 6-10am on July 4. Then we waddle over to Roadside Park for the race at 12:30, after the parade. You do NOT need to be present to win. Ducks are $3 each, cash or card and all prizes will be available for viewing at the breakfast. It's a great way to support the Middleton Food Pantry. Happy 4th!
07/03/24 4th of July - Schedule of Events
It's a great day. Don't miss it!
07/01/24 Pantry Needs for July
Thank you for your generosity!
07/01/24 Last Change Duck Sales Before July 4
Due to popular demand, we've added a pop-up duck sale on Tuesday, July 2, from 6-8pm at the pantry. It is the last chance to buy ducks before July 4. 100% of the proceeds benefit the pantry. 307 E 1st St, a block behind Middleton PD. Waddle on over!
06/20/24 Thank You Sunwest Bank Volunteers!
A huge thank you to the Sunwest Bank's volunteers for all of their weeding at the pantry on Wednesday. You are appreciated!
06/15/24 Duck Race Prizes and Sales are Here!
Ducks for sale! Come join us at one of our sale events. See our Photo-Gallery for the sales flyer and a picture/description of the prizes and values (click each prize pic for more info). Ducks are $3 each - 100% of the proceeds benefit the Pantry!
06/11/24 Duck Race Sales are Here!
Ducks are getting in shape for this year's race on July 4th! Pre-sale info is in the flyer. Pictures of the amazing prizes will be posted shortly. Thank you for supporting our annual fundraiser. Let's goooooooo!
06/04/24 Pantry Needs for June
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Thank you for your generosity!
05/13/24 Thank You Middleton Postal Carriers!
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Thank you Middleton postal carriers for your hard work on Saturday. Over 1,000 pounds of food was collected! The winning postal carrier is Ivan on route 4 who collected 879 pounds. I bet all that political mail does not feel as heavy now.... THANK YOU!
05/07/24 Thank You Middleton School District!
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A huge thank you to Middleton School District and Katie Anzalone for the year-long support of the pantry. Your generous contributions make a direct impact in this community
05/01/24 Pantry Needs for May
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Thank you for your generosity!
04/27/24 4th of July Duck Races coming soon!
Come and see the awesome prize baskets we have for this year's races. Don't miss out! We will be out and about town selling ducks for the races at the following times/locations: ​
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Middleton Place Park (Saturday Market) 06/15/24, 10am-2pm
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Foote Park (Family Summer Kickoff) 06/15/24, 5-8pm
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Ridleys (Parking Lot) 06/22/24, 9am-2pm
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Firemen's Breakfast 07/04/24, 6-10:30am
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