BOISE, Idaho — KTVB's 16th annual 7Cares Idaho Shares campaign is now underway for several charities, helping people experiencing hunger and homelessness in southwestern and south-central Idaho.
Idaho's largest annual donation drive began virtually on Monday, Nov. 27 and ends with a live in-person event on Saturday, Dec. 9.
The two-week giving campaign seeks to strengthen Idaho by donating to nine Idaho charities working to help those struggling in and around the Treasure Valley.
Each year, Idaho businesses step up in a big way by becoming a “Company that Cares" and donating generously to 7Cares Idaho Shares as part of their corporate community charitable giving. KTVB looks forward every year to sharing their stories with our community to honor and celebrate their compassion and caring.
How to be recognized as a Company that Cares
If you want to be publicly recognized on television and KTVB’s digital platforms as a “Company that Cares,” please consider making a cash donation of $10,000 or more. If you become a “Company that Cares” -- you will be honored on KTVB as an example of corporate caring and neighbor-helping-neighbor.
Each day during the campaign, a Company that Cares will be featured on KTVB’s digital platforms and on television throughout multiple newscasts.
The “7Cares Fund” is a fund in the Idaho Community Foundation.
To schedule your participation or learn more about 7Cares Idaho shares, contact Traci Liew, KTVB Community Service Director, at 208 321-5717 or tliew@ktvb.com.
Donation Methods
Every donation provides shelter or a nutritious food to children, seniors, veterans and families throughout Idaho. You can donate online or by text 7Cares via the following methods:
- MOBILE: Text '7Cares' to (208) 321-5614 to a direct link to the donation site.
- CALL: (208) 321-5888 during the live News at Noon and the News at 4 broadcasts.
- ONLINE: Click on “Donate Here" at KTVB.COM or scan the QR code.
- CHECK: Payable to 7Cares Fund, Idaho Community Foundation, 210 W. State St., Boise, ID 83702.
- IN PERSON: Drop off donations in person on Saturday, Dec. 9 at select Albertsons and Fred Meyer stores (see list of drop off locations below).
If you want to start your own donation drive at work, school, church or among family and friends, you can designate a collection bin or other collection area and print this flyer so donors know which food items to give.
Donation Recipients
As the temperature drops, the need for food, shelter and aid grows. Donations are distributed between nine Idaho nonprofit organizations. Any donation size is appreciated.
Learn more about the beneficiaries of 7Cares Idaho Shares:
- Idaho Foodbank (hunger relief)
- River of Life Homeless Shelter (homeless shelter for men)
- City Light Home for Women & Children (shelter home)
- Rescue Mission Recovery Lodge (homeless with medical needs)
- Valley Women and Children’s Shelter of Nampa (women and children)
- Salvation Army of Ada County (families and children)
- Salvation Army of Caldwell (families and children)
- Salvation Army of Nampa (families and children)
- Salvation Army of Twin Falls (families and children)
Participating Donation Locations
You can donate online right now. KTVB also invites you to donate in-person. The 7Cares Idaho Shares live event is from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 9 at various Albertsons and Fred Meyer stores.
Monetary donations and non-perishable food items are being accepted at the following locations:
Boise
- Albertsons Stadium parking lot - 1400 Bronco Lane
- Albertsons - 1650 W. State St.
- Fred Meyer - 10500 W. Overland Road
- Fred Meyer - 3527 S. Federal Way
Meridian
- Albertsons - 4657 S. Eagle Road
- Albertsons Market Street - 3499 E. Fairview Ave.
- Fred Meyer - 1400 W. Chinden Blvd.
Nampa
- Albertsons - 2400 12th Ave.
- Fred Meyer – 50 2nd St. S.
Caldwell
- Albertsons - 2500 Blaine St.
Twin Falls
- Fred Meyer – 705 Blue Lakes Blvd. N.
Follow 7Cares Progress
We now have an easy way for you to share your photos via a new feature in the KTVB.COM app. When you open the app, look for the "Near Me" tab in the bottom right corner of the app and select "Share with us" to upload your images or videos.
Near Me is an interactive map showcasing articles and photos by location. Tap here to download our app for Android or Apple phones.
7Cares Idaho Shares is a community safety net campaign started by KTVB in 2008. Its mission is to aid local charities serving people in our communities who need help the most. The goal is to fully stock the shelves and fill the coffers of these nonprofits for winter.
Since 2008, through donations from individuals and Idaho companies, 7Cares Idaho Shares has provided over 11.5 million meals to Idahoans.
To make a donation virtually to support these charities, visit the 7Cares Idaho Community Foundation MightyCause website or donate below:
You can also send a check payable to the 7Cares Fund, Idaho Community Foundation, 210 W. State St., Boise, ID 83702.
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