Giving

Supporting our communities and the future leaders of our industry is important to the IGSA and its members. Whether it be through cash donations or potato deliveries, we support organizations that feed underprivileged Idahoans. Additionally, the IGSA contributes thousands of dollars in scholarship money each year to support higher education endeavors of individuals with a connection to the Idaho potato industry. All of these contributions are made possible by the generous donations of our members and sponsors.

Charitable Donations

Feeding America

Feeding America is a national organization that has taken upon itself the task to change the reality that 1 in 8 Americans struggle with hunger. Through a network of food banks staffed by employees and volunteers, the organization feeds many of Idaho's most needy families. Each year, the IGSA provides cash donations and facilitates potato deliveries to Feeding America.

Idaho Food Bank

The Idaho Food Bank provides service to communities throughout the state to families struggling with hunger. As it does every year, the IGSA had the honor of facilitating delivery of thousands of pounds of potatoes to the Idaho Food Bank for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Scholarships

2024 IGSA Scholarship Program

Over $100,000 in scholarships granted since 2017.

College scholarships available to IGSA members and your employees' children.

To Qualify:

  • Strong preference is given to applicants who are personally or whose mother, father, or legal guardian is employed by an Idaho potato grower, shipper, marketer, or processor.
  • Applicants must be college committed to pursue a higher education degree (Associate, Bachelor or Graduate Degree) or Technical Certificate.
  • Additional consideration will be allocated to those applicants pursuing a major in Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  • Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
  • Applicants can reapply so long as they have not previously received an IGSA Scholarship award.

To Apply:

  • The student must complete the 2024 Scholarship Application Form and send it to the IGSA office by no later than May 31, 2024. Letters of recommendation and the student's transcript should also be sent to the IGSA office. IGSA's mailing address is PO Box 51100, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405. Email submission to sboyle@idahoshippers.org.

Download Scholarship Application