Backpack Buddy Program

Mix Care for Kids Radiothon
Mix Care for Kids Radiothon
Mix Care for Kids Radiothon
On Thursday, August 10th  Mix 106 will be helping kids all over the Treasure Valley who are food insecure and going hungry with the 5th annual Back Pack Buddy Program to benefit the Idaho Food Bank.
Become a Backpack Buddy
Become a Backpack Buddy
Become a Backpack Buddy
Put it on your calendar....the annual Mix 106 Cares for Kids Backpack Buddy Radiothon is  Thursday August 10th.  This is our 5th year of raising money for the Backpack program and we've helped to raise over a quarter of a million dollars to fund this program, but we can't do it without your help.
Still Want To Be A Buddy?
Still Want To Be A Buddy?
Still Want To Be A Buddy?
Mix106 teamed up with the Idaho Food Bank for our 4th annual Backpack Buddy program. Jeff and JD spoke with Mary Ann who works for the Food Bank about the day and what it means to the kids who receive the backpacks..
Mix Care for Kids Radiothon
Mix Care for Kids Radiothon
Mix Care for Kids Radiothon
This week Mix 106 will be helping kids all over the Treasure Valley who are food insecure and going hungry with their Back Pack Buddy Program to benefit the Idaho Food Bank...Here's how to take part:
Become a Backpack Buddy
Become a Backpack Buddy
Become a Backpack Buddy
Put it on your calendar....the Mix 106 Cares for Kids Backpack Buddy Radiothon is  Thursday August 18th.  Some of you may wonder if your donation actually makes a difference to a Treasure Valley child who needs the support of The Idaho Food Bank’s Backpack Program. Watch the video and find out for yourself
What Your Money Means
What Your Money Means
What Your Money Means
Some of you may wonder if your donation actually makes a difference to a child who needs the support of The Idaho Food Bank's Backpack Program.  Read for yourself some of the quotes from the kids, their parents along with teachers and school counselors.
How I Became A Backpack Buddy
How I Became A Backpack Buddy
How I Became A Backpack Buddy
I can remember the exact moment I was introduced to the phrase, "food insecure." I was sitting in the Mix 106 studio, reading the Idaho Statesman and probably snacking. It was June 2007. There was an article about how The Idaho Foodbank needs food more than ever in the summer.