50,000 pounds worth of frozen trout to be donated to the community at Boise State

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Fish is on the dinner menu.

Roughly 50,000 pounds worth of frozen trout will be donated to the community at Boise State beginning Saturday morning.

The university on Wednesday said it partnered with Riverence Provisions of Buhl to help distribute the restaurant-quality trout.

"It has been one of the most challenging years we have ever faced and we have been looking for a way to serve the community during this pandemic. We truly appreciate the university helping us coordinate a safe way to distribute what we are able to donate, and we hope this donation will help the community," said Rob Young, Riverence's CEO.

Folks looking to take advantage of the donation are asked to stay in their vehicles. There will be signs, cones and campus safety employees on-site to help direct traffic.

The assorted cuts of frozen fish are packaged in 10- and 20-pound boxes and guests may receive one of either size, subject to availability.

"Boise State is pleased to be able to provide a location, infrastructure and staff to help Riverence facilitate their generous donation," said Mark Heil, the university's chief financial officer. "We know food insecurity is one of the major issues facing our students and other members of our community. To be able to provide assistance during the stressful holiday period, at the end of a stressful year, means a great deal to all of us at the university."

Traffic flaggers will be in place to direct cars into a queue through the parking lot, located between ExtraMile Arena and Albertsons Stadium, to the distribution location.

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