The Idaho Foodbank
Janet Rising has extensive experience in accounting and financial management, having served as the Assistant Controller and Senior Accountant at The Idaho Foodbank from August 2013 to the present. Prior to this role, Janet held various positions at Epson America, Inc. from 2000 to August 2013, including Staff Accountant II and PC Support Lead. Janet's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Redlands (1997-2000) and graduate studies at the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University (2003-2005).
The Idaho Foodbank
The Idaho Foodbank is an independent, donor-supported, nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and is the largest distributor of free food assistance in Idaho. From warehouses in Boise, Lewiston and Pocatello, the Foodbank distributes about 2.6 million pounds of food each month to feed approximately 197,400 Idahoans through a network of more than 450 community partners. These partners include schools, food pantries, emergency shelters, feeding sites and senior centers. The Idaho Foodbank also operates direct-service programs that promote healthy families and communities through good nutrition.