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7Cares Idaho Shares 2023: Here's how to help

Idaho's largest annual donation drive began virtually on Monday, Nov. 27 and ends with a live in-person event on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Credit: KTVB

BOISE, Idaho — KTVB's 16th annual 7Cares Idaho Shares is underway - accepting donations and raising funds for local charities in Idaho, for Idaho.

7Cares Idaho Shares is a two-week virtual donation drive from Monday, Nov. 27 to Saturday, Dec. 9. For the giving campaign, we're broadcasting live on the final day of the event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The in-person celebration will occur at donation sites (listed below) across southwest Idaho, including the Albertsons Stadium parking lot and select Albertsons and Fred Meyer stores.

Saturday's event will air live on KTVB Channel 7, KTVB.COM, KTVB's YouTube channelKTVB+ on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, and the KTVB mobile app.

The two-week donation campaign raises funds for various charities in and around the Treasure Valley. The local organizations seek to help people experiencing hunger and homelessness in southwestern and south-central Idaho.

Donation Methods

Every donation provides shelter or essential items to children, seniors, veterans and families throughout Idaho. You can donate online or by phone:

  • MOBILE: Text '7Cares' to (208) 321-5614 for a direct link to the donation website.
  • 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).

KTVB will be running a phone bank from Monday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 9 during live broadcasts of the News at Noon and News at 4, as well as on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Call (208) 321-5888. People can also scan the QR code shown during our broadcasts and at the top of this page to donate from their phones.

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:

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 select 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.

How to be recognized as a Company that Cares

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. 

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. 

About 7Cares

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.

You can also share photos and more on social media with #7Cares on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Companies that Care 2023:

Albertsons

Fred Meyer

Happy Family Brands

Gardner Group

Petso Financial

Valley Wide Cooperative & Valley Agronomics

Bronco Motors

Idaho Central Credit Union

Ball Ventures Ahlquist

GoGo squeeZ

Hawkins Companies

Tyson Foods

Norco

Corwin Ford

Dollar Loan Center

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