BY KAREN BOSSICK

The Shoshone Project has launched its Sixth Annual Warm Clothing and Food Drive to support families living in Shoshone and other Lincoln County towns.

Warm clothing and food may be dropped off at 10 different locations through Dec. 5.

They also may be dropped off at Sun Valley Resort’s Pray for Snow Party from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the River Run Lodge where five cans of food will get you one raffle ticket for prizes. Silver Creek Outfitters in Ketchum is also accepting donations at its Share the Spirit event on Dec. 4.

“Every coat, every dollar, and every hour of volunteer time adds up to real relief for families,” said Candice Stark, Board Chair of the Shoshone Project. “The need in Lincoln County continues to grow, and we’re responding with our clothing and food drive as well as expanded support for food pantries and families across the region.”

While Idaho as a whole faces increasing food insecurity, rural communities like Lincoln County are among the hardest hit, said Stark. Although Lincoln County has fewer residents than surrounding counties, the share facing hunger is equally high, despite having far fewer resources.

Lincoln County has about 520 individuals who are food insecure--about 10 percent of the county’s 5,200 population.

The Shoshone Project supported more than 170 families, or about 800 people, with warm clothing, groceries and presents for children during last year’s holiday season. The organization has increased funding to all three food pantries in Lincoln County during the past six months and plans to more than double that support in 2026.

Drop-off Locations for Food and Warm Clothing:

Atkinson’s Market – Hailey and Ketchum

Gather Yoga – Ketchum

High Altitude Fitness – Ketchum

ReMax Sun Valley - Ketchum

Starbucks – Ketchum

St. Thomas Episcopal Church – Ketchum

Sun Valley Community School – Ketchum

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church – Ketchum

Silver Creek Outfitters – Ketchum

Wood River Jewish Community – Elkhorn

The Shoshone Project works to strengthen rural communities surrounding the Wood River Valley by providing grants, essential aid and partnerships to ensure youth, families and communities flourish. Since 2020, the organization has granted more than $200,000 to strengthen essential services in rural communities.

Their new video, The Space Between Us, tells the story of the connections and support that has been created and can be watched at www.shoshoneproject.org

Financial donations are needed, as well as physical clothing and food. Donations may be given via Venmo @Shoshone_Project or at www.shoshoneproject.org.