Mountain America Donates $13,000 to Operation Warm
The credit union's gift, tied to Idaho State University Bengals first downs, will fund coats and shoes for Idaho children.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy
Mountain America Credit Union donated $13,000 to Operation Warm, presenting the gift on the field during Idaho State University's November 7 football game. The contribution followed a pledge of $50 for every Bengals first down this season.
Why it matters
The donation provides new coats and shoes to children throughout Idaho as cold weather arrives. It also adds to the credit union's support for the program, which has reached nearly $190,000 in total contributions since 2019.
The $13,000 gift reflects a pledge of $50 for each Bengals first down this season, and the credit union's cumulative Operation Warm giving has reached nearly $190,000 since it began in 2019. The source does not specify the final first-down count or the number of children who will receive the donated items.
The players
Mountain America Credit Union
A member-owned credit union with roughly $22 billion in total assets and more than 1 million members across its service region, known for its community giving programs.
Operation Warm
A charity that provides new winter coats and shoes to children in need, supported by corporate partners across Idaho.
Idaho State University
A public university in Pocatello, Idaho, whose Bengals football program partnered with the credit union on the first-down pledge.
The details
Representatives from Mountain America presented the $13,000 donation on the field during the November 7 game at Idaho State University. The credit union, which has more than 1 million members and over 100 branches, says the funds will provide new coats and shoes to children across Idaho.
Timeline
2019: Mountain America Credit Union began supporting Operation Warm.
November 7, 2026: Donation presented on the field during the Bengals game.
November 12, 2026: Press release announcing the $13,000 donation was published.
Philanthropy Landscape
Mountain America's giving to Operation Warm since 2019, now nearly $190,000, follows the sustained corporate-sponsor model that Operation Warm relies on for its annual winter coat and shoe drives. This year's first-down pledge tied to Idaho State football is a new fundraising mechanism layered onto that long-running partnership.
Families in Idaho who need winter clothing for children can look to Operation Warm's program for coats and shoes. Residents interested in supporting the effort can visit the program's website to learn how donations are used.
The takeaway
Sustained corporate partnerships can turn a single season's sports sponsorship into a lasting source of winter aid for children. Residents who want to help can contribute directly to Operation Warm through its official program information.
Further reading
For more on local giving efforts, explore Philanthropy coverage across the Pocatello area.
More information
Learn more about the children's coat and shoe program at Operation Warm.
