Idaho troopers opened a holiday-meal drive that grew from 53 meals to 744 families

Idaho State Police and Broulim's Fresh Foods opened the 2026 edition of 10 Counties of Christmas, KIFI reported on November 6. Donations are collected at Broulim's stores across eastern Idaho from November 6 through November 25, at booths staffed by troopers or at the checkout. Broulim's packs the groceries for a traditional holiday meal, and troopers deliver them in December. Local schools help point the program toward families who could use one.

Sgt. Blake Higley, who founded the drive in 2017, said it began with 53 meals and reached 744 families in the 10 counties of ISP District 6 in 2025. He said the program has never turned a family away, and that he expects the need to be greater this year. Westmark Credit Union and other local sponsors are part of the support. The article is the launch of the collection. It is not a tally of how many meals will go out in December.