Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force

What Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force does

The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 and headquartered in Garden City (Boise area), Idaho. It operates as a statewide public-private coalition combating hunger and food insecurity across Idaho through three functional pillars: education, advocacy, and collaboration. Its core programs include the SNAP/WIC Engagement Team (originating as SNAP Into Action in 2013) which provides enrollment support and barriers reduction; the Idaho Produce Prescription Collaborative (IdPPC) and Rx for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (RxFFV) programs under the Food is Medicine umbrella; Senior SNAP enrollment assistance; the Caldwell Senior Produce Program; the Benefits Access Volunteers program; and the biennial Idaho Summit on Hunger. The organization serves food-insecure Idaho families, seniors (60+), tribal communities, and university students, and works with healthcare providers on diet-related chronic disease management.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its work is delivered through a network of ~30+ named partner organizations spanning regional hunger coalitions, healthcare systems (St. Luke's, St. Alphonsus, Blue Cross of Idaho), universities (Boise State, University of Idaho, Idaho State, College of Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, College of Western Idaho), the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho Food Bank, and national bodies such as the National Council on Aging and Food Research & Action Center. Revenue is generated entirely through charitable donations from individuals, organizations, and supporting partners. On August 1, 2025, the Board of Directors paused day-to-day operations to reflect and prepare for future action, while maintaining good legal standing, digital resources, and key partnerships.

Name

Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force

Legal name

Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force

Website

https://idahohunger.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition founded in 2006 that combats food insecurity across Idaho through SNAP/WIC enrollment support, Food is Medicine programs, and statewide advocacy, serving families, seniors, tribal communities, and university students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Food Security Advocacy

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Food Security, Agriculture & Nutrition Aid Programs (BPADABAD)

Keywords

• Anti-hunger advocacy
• Food security programs
• SNAP enrollment support
• Hunger relief coalition
• Community nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Revenue is generated through donations from individuals, organizations, and supporting partners. The organization paused day-to-day operations on August 1, 2025, and donations during this period are intended to sustain tools, preserve coalition-building legacy, and maintain digital presence.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition that combats hunger and food insecurity across Idaho through SNAP/WIC enrollment support, the Food is Medicine initiative (including produce prescription programs), policy advocacy, and statewide coordination of public and private partner organizations. The organization paused day-to-day operations on August 1, 2025, while remaining in good legal standing with digital resources accessible.

Product overview

The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force operates as a coalition-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected anti-hunger programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include the SNAP/WIC Engagement Team providing education and enrollment support, the Idaho Produce Prescription Collaborative (IdPPC) coordinating healthcare-based nutrition interventions, and the Rx for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (RxFFV) program enabling produce prescriptions through healthcare providers. Supporting initiatives include Senior SNAP enrollment assistance, the Caldwell Senior Produce Program for local produce distribution, Idaho Community Action Network (I-CAN) for advocacy training, and the biennial Idaho Summit on Hunger for education and coalition-building. The Food is Medicine initiative ties together produce prescription and nutrition-health integration efforts, while advocacy programs like SUN Bucks and policy work on SNAP eligibility complete the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Idaho Produce Prescription Collaborative (IdPPC): A branch of the Food is Medicine program, bringing together Idaho healthcare professionals and stakeholders concerned with the treatment of chronic diseases through Produce Prescription Programs.
• Idaho Community Action Network (I-CAN)
• SNAP/WIC Engagement Team

Products and services

• SNAP/WIC Engagement Team A team focused on enhancing participation in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) programs through education, outreach, training modules, and a network of leaders advocating for participation. Originally launched as SNAP Into Action in 2013.
• Idaho Produce Prescription Collaborative (IdPPC) A coalition of Idaho healthcare professionals and stakeholders concerned with treating chronic diseases through Produce Prescription Programs. Helps food-insecure individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes access fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Rx for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (RxFFV) A produce prescription program where healthcare providers prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables to patients with diet-related health risks and food insecurity, fulfilled through food retailers.
• Senior SNAP Direct eligibility and enrollment support for seniors aged 60+ to access SNAP benefits, addressing the fact that 64% of Idaho seniors are eligible but not receiving benefits.
• Caldwell Senior Produce Program A program coordinated by the Caldwell Health Coalition that provides fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables to seniors in the Caldwell area through the Farm to Fork Market.
• Idaho Community Action Network (I-CAN) A program designed to empower community members with lived experience to develop leadership, advocacy, and community organizing skills to advocate for food security rights.
• Idaho Summit on Hunger A biennial summit that brings together state, regional, and national leaders to celebrate anti-hunger successes, educate on hunger issues, present best practices, and identify policy solutions for Idaho.
• Food is Medicine An umbrella initiative encompassing produce prescription programs, Medicaid 1115 waiver advocacy, and initiatives connecting nutrition and health outcomes.
• Benefits Access Volunteers Volunteer program helping community members access SNAP and other benefits programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64% of Idaho seniors (aged 60+) are eligible for but not receiving SNAP benefits — Task Force provides enrollment support.
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and supporting.

• Blaine County Hunger CoalitionregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner representing the Blaine County region of Idaho in the Task Force's statewide public-private membership addressing hunger and food security.
• Blue Cross of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore healthcare partner in the Task Force's statewide membership working on anti-hunger and nutrition programs.
• Boise State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in the Task Force membership and represented at the 2023 Idaho Hunger Summit. Part of the University Food Security coalition addressing food insecurity among students.
• ChobanisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner of the Task Force's anti-hunger work through the organization's statewide public-private membership.
• College of IdahoregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner providing food security support to students. Part of the SNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner network and the University Food Security partnership.
• College of Southern Idaho (Gilbert's Pantry)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner operating an emergency food pantry at the College of Southern Idaho.
• College of Western IdahoregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner addressing food security among students through the University Food Security partnership.
• Community Action Partnership Association, BoiseregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner in the Task Force's statewide membership addressing community-level hunger issues.
• Community Council of Idaho, CaldwellregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner in the Task Force's statewide membership.
• Dairy WestsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner of the Task Force's anti-hunger work.
• Emmett Friendship Coalition, EmmettregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner representing the Emmett area in the Task Force's statewide membership.
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, BoisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey government partner for SNAP, WIC, and food assistance programs. The Task Force's SNAP/WIC Engagement Team acts in response to Idaho's regulatory restrictions preventing DHW from conducting educational activities related to SNAP.
• Idaho Food Bank, BoisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore food security partner in the Task Force's statewide membership. Idaho Food Bank is a key partner in SNAP/WIC outreach and the 2023 Hunger Summit.
• Idaho State Department of Agriculture, BoisesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner in the Task Force's statewide membership addressing food security.
• Idaho State UniversityregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner represented at the 2023 Idaho Hunger Summit and part of the University Food Security partnership.
• Idaho Voices for Children, BoisesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner in the Task Force's statewide membership.
• Monastery of St. GertrudesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner of the Task Force's anti-hunger work.
• St. AlphonsuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore healthcare partner in the Task Force's Food is Medicine initiatives. Partner in Senior SNAP support network. Mobile health clinic collaborations with the Task Force.
• St. Luke'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore healthcare partner in the Idaho Produce Prescription Collaborative and the RxFFV (Rx for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) program. Dr. Alejandro Necochea from St. Luke's Health Partners presented at the IdPPC quarterly meeting in April 2024.
• University of IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey university partner coordinating the Vandal Health Education Food Security Coalition. Part of the SNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner network. Home to the Caldwell Senior Produce Program coordinator.
• University of Idaho Extension 4H, PayetteregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner in the Task Force's statewide membership.
• Western Organization of Resource Councils, BoisesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner in the Task Force's statewide membership.
• WIC Program, BoisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore government nutrition program partner in the Task Force's statewide membership and SNAP/WIC Engagement Team.
• The Hunger CoalitionregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner providing education and outreach to communities across Idaho.
• The Idaho Office for RefugeesregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner supporting nutrition program access for refugee communities in Idaho.
• City of GoodregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner providing community outreach across Idaho.
• Full Circle HealthregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner providing community health and nutrition program outreach.
• GlocalregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner supporting nutrition program access in the Boise community.
• National Produce Prescription CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational body that provides inspiration and guidance to the Idaho Produce Prescription Collaborative. The IdPPC aligns its state-level work with national best practices for Produce Prescription Programs.
• Caldwell Health CoalitionregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates the Senior Produce Program at the Caldwell Farm to Fork Market, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to seniors in the Caldwell area. The Task Force supports this program financially and programmatically.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the Task Force's Senior SNAP outreach efforts through resources and expertise on SNAP for seniors.
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational anti-hunger organization. IHRTF joined over 1,800 organizations in urging Congress to protect and strengthen SNAP in March 2025.
• Wholesome WavesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization advocating for health considerations in policy. Brent Ling, Director of External Affairs, presented at the Idaho Produce Prescription Collaborative meeting in January 2024 on leveraging policy advocacy.
• Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerErika Hanson from the Center presented at the IdPPC quarterly meeting in July 2024 on Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waivers, advising on pathways to integrate food and health services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Idaho Food Bank: Core food distribution partner of IHRTF and Idaho's largest hunger-relief organization, directly addressing food insecurity through food bank operations across the state. Highly comparable mission and geography.
• The Hunger Coalition: Idaho-based regional SNAP/WIC Engagement Team partner providing direct food assistance and benefits access. Comparable advocacy-plus-service model in the same state.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): Direct partner on IHRTF's Senior SNAP outreach. Addresses senior food insecurity and benefits enrollment at national scale — directly comparable beneficiary segment.
• WhyHunger: National nonprofit focused on hunger relief and food justice through advocacy, resource directories, and grassroots grants — comparable advocacy-plus-coordination model.
• MAZON: National Jewish-inspired anti-hunger advocacy organization that funds grassroots food justice work. Comparable advocacy funding model and federal policy engagement.
• Wholesome Wave: Direct IHRTF partner in produce prescription advocacy. Operates nationally on Food is Medicine and produce incentive programs — directly comparable Food is Medicine portfolio.
• Hunger Free America: National hunger-relief organization running SNAP outreach, benefits access, and policy advocacy — closely comparable operating model to IHRTF at city/state scale.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of food banks; Idaho Food Bank (an IHRTF partner) is a Feeding America affiliate. Comparable food-insecurity mission at national scale with advocacy components.
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): National anti-hunger advocacy organization and IHRTF partner. Comparable SNAP/WIC policy advocacy focus at federal level, with state-level capacity-building for groups like IHRTF.
• Share Our Strength / No Kid Hungry: National campaign to end childhood hunger, operating summer meal programs and school breakfast initiatives comparable to IHRTF's SUN Bucks and university food security work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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