Idaho Appreciation Lunch- from Refugees and Supporters to Legislators
An annual show of gratitude and support for refugee resettlement to our state legislators. This special event brings food and conversation from community members with refugee backgrounds to our lawmakers at the Idaho State Capitol.
The Idaho Appreciation Lunch also gives local organizations and businesses the opportunity to show their support for refugee resettlement in Idaho. In 2025 we received over 200 endorsements from Idaho businesses and organizations!
The Idaho Appreciation Lunch also gives local organizations and businesses the opportunity to show their support for refugee resettlement in Idaho. In 2025 we received over 200 endorsements from Idaho businesses and organizations!
Thank you to our 2025 Chefs!
Oleksii Dmytriienko & family, Ukrainian cuisine
Wahid Amani, Afghan cuisine (Hear him on Mosaics!)
Chubangu Mnongerwa of Amina's African Sambusas (Hear him on City Cast Boise!)
Goodness Land Middle Eastern and Mediterranean for the Baklava
Wahid Amani, Afghan cuisine (Hear him on Mosaics!)
Chubangu Mnongerwa of Amina's African Sambusas (Hear him on City Cast Boise!)
Goodness Land Middle Eastern and Mediterranean for the Baklava
2025 Endorsements
Thank you to the 200+ Idaho businesses and organizations who signed on to endorse this event in 2025, showing Idaho’s spirit of hospitality and appreciation for neighbors, friends, and colleagues from refugee backgrounds.
Special thanks to HP, Inc. for support printing our endorser posters.
Special thanks to HP, Inc. for support printing our endorser posters.