Idaho Food Convoy

Three state veterans homes in Idaho have received nearly $1.5 million in food and monetary donations over 32 years thanks to Idaho Legion family members. Photos by Lucas Carter / The American Legion.

Cornell Bruce, the building foreman at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello helps carry boxes of donated food during the Department of Idaho's Food Convoy on November 14, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Cornell Bruce, the building foreman at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello helps carry boxes of donated food during the Department of Idaho's Food Convoy on November 14, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Pocatello Idaho State Veterans Home administrator Josiah Dahlstrom helps carry food into the home during the food convoy held by The American Legion Department of Idaho on November 14, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Pocatello Idaho State Veterans Home administrator Josiah Dahlstrom helps carry food into the home during the food convoy held by The American Legion Department of Idaho on November 14, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Pocatello Idaho State Veterans Home Food Service Operations Manager Lynne Jones chuckles at home administrator Josaih Dahlstrom, right, as he helps carry in food on November 14, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Pocatello Idaho State Veterans Home Food Service Operations Manager Lynne Jones chuckles at home administrator Josaih Dahlstrom, right, as he helps carry in food on November 14, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Charles Abrahamson of Post 56 in Idaho Falls, Idaho catches a box of frozen potatoes tossed to him by Pocatello State Veterans Home Administrator Josiah Dahlstrom. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Charles Abrahamson of Post 56 in Idaho Falls, Idaho catches a box of frozen potatoes tossed to him by Pocatello State Veterans Home Administrator Josiah Dahlstrom. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Frank Dalton, Idaho Department Commander in 1982 founded the food convoy. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Frank Dalton, Idaho Department Commander in 1982 founded the food convoy. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Frank Dalton prepares to get in the lead car of the Idaho Food Convoy, now in its 32nd year. “He lines all those vehicles up.
Frank Dalton prepares to get in the lead car of the Idaho Food Convoy, now in its 32nd year. “He lines all those vehicles up. "He is like the conductor of the orchestra. That is special", says Idaho Department Commander Mike Thurlow. Photo by Lucas Cart
National Executive Committeeman for the Department of Idah Tom Mattice helps unload boxes of pinto beans at the Boise State Veterans Home . Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Executive Committeeman for the Department of Idah Tom Mattice helps unload boxes of pinto beans at the Boise State Veterans Home . Photo by Lucas Carter.
After delivering food to the Boise State Veterans Home, the volunteers gather to share a meal together. Frank Dalton, founder of the Idaho Food Convoy, salutes the crowd as he is recognized for his years of service to veterans through the food convoy. Pho
After delivering food to the Boise State Veterans Home, the volunteers gather to share a meal together. Frank Dalton, founder of the Idaho Food Convoy, salutes the crowd as he is recognized for his years of service to veterans through the food convoy. Pho