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CdA Events Calendar - Meals

We gather together as a thankful community!

BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY, OR BE LONELY

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Healthy Food

2nd Harvest Food Distributions

Food distributions for those in need are scheduled from 11 am-1 pm (unless otherwise noted) on various dates:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

  • June 24 (W) - Cormana Bldg., 1101 W. Idaho Ave., St. Maries

  • July 1 (W) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 15151 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum 

  • July 14 (T) - Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., CdA

  • July 28 (T) - St. Vincent de Paul Help Center, 201 E. Harrison Ave., CdA 

  • July 30 (Th) - St. Maries HS, 424 Hells Gulch Road

  • Aug 6 (Th) - Our Savior Lutheran Church, 15 S. Division St., Pinehurst

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2ND HARVEST MOBILE MARKETS are drive-thru events for up to 250 families. Prepacked emergency food boxes for those in need contain produce, meats, other fresh & non-perishable items. 

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Open to the public, no app't is needed & no documentation required. Intended for families struggling with food supplies.

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Varies - Free!

Main Meal

"Cup of Grace" Community Meal

Every Tuesday  |  4:30-6:30 pm

CUP OF GRACE

31848 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake (behind bank)

208-228-5018​

For community members of Spirit Lake, non-profit group, Cup of Grace, serves a FREE meal every Tuesday.

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Join neighbors or meet new ones at this friendly gathering. Volunteers cook, serve & clean up. delicious, All you have to do is enjoy yourself. Carry-outs available.

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Food pantry is available M, W, Th & F, 10 am-3 pm. Ph 817-228-5018.

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Every Tuesday - Free!

Dog Food

Food4TAILS Pet Food Pantries

Founded in 2016, TAILS FOUNDATION INC. is a non-profit organization known for helping families care for their pets.

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The Food4TAILS program assists families facing temporary financial hardship by providing pet food pantries at these locations for pick-up: 

  • MARKET AT THE HEART, 771 W. Kathleen Ave., Bldg 2, CdA (Th, 4:30-6 pm) Open to the public.

  • GATHERED FOR GOOD, 1807 N. 4th St., CdA (T & Th, 9 am-noon; W, 3-5 pm) Open to the public.

  • NEWBY-GINNINGS OF NORTH IDAHO, 570 S. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls (M-Th, 9 am-5 pm) Veterans only.

  • HAUSER FOOD PANTRY, 11837 N. Hauser Lake Rd., Hauser (Open 24 hours)

  • THE ALTAR FOOD BANK, 901 E. Best Ave., CdA (M, 11 am-2 pm) Open to the public.

  • CLOUD VAPOR, 2700 E. Seltice Way, Ste 14, Post Falls (M-Sat, 10 am-7 pm; Sun, 9 am-5 pm) pm Drop off & pick-up location.

  • DOG-N-IT HOTEL & DAYCARE, 2890 N. Gov't Way, CdA (M-F, 7 am-5:30 pm; weekends/holidays, 8 am-5:30 pm). Closed from 1-3 pm. Donation drop-off only.

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Varies - Free!

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Dine at Area Senior Centers

LAKE CITY CENTER

1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene

208-667-4628

(Offering donation memberships. Not required, but saves $ on games & events.)

Dine-in lunches are served M-W-F at noon. Must call before 11 am to reserve a meal. Suggested donation for registered seniors ages 60+ is $5; under 60, $7. Click HERE for menu & activities schedule.

 

3RD AVENUE SENIOR PROGRAMS/CAFE

(formerly Post Falls Senior Center)

1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls

208-773-9582

Lunches are served W & F starting at noon. Please call 208-773-9582 on the day prior for reservations. On Mondays, seniors can "sit & sip" complimentary coffee/tea & enjoy pastries while connecting w/friends, 8 am-2:30 pm.

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HAYDEN SENIOR CENTER

1250 W. Lancaster Rd., Post Falls

208-762-7052

Lunch is served from noon-1 pm on T & Th. Must make reservation.

 

RATHDRUM COMMUNITY CENTER

8037 Montana St., Rathdrum

208-687-2028

Open for dining T & Th at noon. Suggested donation is $5 for seniors age 60+ & children age 10 & under. Others, $7.

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SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake

208-623-6125

Dining from 4:30-6 pm M & W. Breakfast offered on Fridays, 7:30-10 am. Suggested donation: $10.

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ST. MARIES SENIOR MEAL SITE

711 W. Jefferson Ave., St. Maries

208-245-3546

Serves lunch M-W-F at noon. East Benewah Council on Aging aka St Maries Senior Meal Site has been providing meals for seniors since 1992. Suggested donation is $7 for ages 60+; $8 for under 60 or home delivery.

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Cost Varies (Donation)

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Summer Meal Programs

The USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides meals FREE of charge to all children ages 1-18. 

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POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT serves meals Monday thru Friday in the cafeteria of each school June 15-Aug 14 (closed July 3). No curb service available. Adult meals can be purchased.

PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY

3483 E. Ponderosa Blvd.

Breakfast - 8-9 am

Lunch - 11 am-12:30 pm

RIVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

1505 N. Fir St.

Breakfast - 7:30-8:30 am

Lunch - 11 am-12:30 pm

POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

2832 E. Poleline Ave.

Breakfast - 7:30-8:30 am

Lunch - 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Post Falls School District also partners with Post Falls Library for special summer reading programs. Enjoy lunch & reading adventures! More info HERE.

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LAKE CITY CENTER, 1916 N. Lakewood Dr., CdA, is a serving site for SFSP from June 9-Sept 3 on Tuesdays & Thursdays for breakfast, 7:45-8:30 am. Ages 1-18 eat FREE of charge; adults $3. View the flyer HERE.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS will serve SFSP meals at no cost in (2) locations June 15-Aug 21 (closed June 19 & July 3) Monday thru Friday:

JORDAN JOHNSON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

200 W. Mullan Ave., Post Falls

Breakfast - 8-9 am

Lunch - 11 am-noon

Snacks Served - 3:15-4:15 pm

LOLA & DUANE HAGADONE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

925 N. 15th St., CdA

Breakfast - 8-9 am

Lunch - 11 am-noon

Breakfast & lunch will be served at LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, 930 N. 15th St., CdA.​

Supper - 3:15-4:15 pm

Supper will be served at the Boys & Girls Club CDA Clubhouse.

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LAKELAND JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT will serve summer meals June 10-July 17 for ages 1-18 at:

LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

7006 W. Hwy 53, Rathdrum

Breakfast - 7:30-9 am

Lunch - 11:30 am-1 pm

​Meals must be eaten on-site. Students & non-students are welcome!

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Varies - Free!

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Community Food Banks

Here's a list of area food banks & distribution centers:

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3RD AVENUE MARKETPLACE

1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-0139; M, 11 am-6 pm; T-F, 9 am-2 pm

Serves the Post Falls area. 

ABC FOOD BANK

Athol Community Center

30355 3rd St., Athol; 208-683-3244; T, 9 am-3 pm

Also clothing for those in need.

THE ALTAR CHURCH

901 E. Best Ave., CdA; 208-664-1453; M, 11 am-2 pm

Take bag/basket to carry food home. Also has diapers & hygiene products. 

Will deliver to people who cannot attend distributions. Call for more info.

 

CANVAS CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

2200 N. 7th St., CdA; 208-667-5481; Th, 2:30-4 pm

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., CdA; 208-664-9231; Th, 10 am-2 pm (boxed food, bread & veggies); lunch also served.

COEUR D'ALENE BIBLE CHURCH

5350 N. 4th St., CdA; 208-664-4883; 2nd & 4th M, 10-11:30 am

COEUR D'ALENE TRIBE FOOD DISTRIBUTION

30903 S. Cave Bay Road, Worley

208-686-0241/1426/5128

For low-income households on or near the Coeur d'Alene & Kootenai Reservations.

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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP/CDA

4144 W. Industrial Loop, CdA; 208-664-8757; Emergency Food Assistance

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP/KELLOGG

114 Riverside Ave. W, Kellogg; 208-783-4901

M-W, 9 am-4 pm (closed noon-1 pm)

Weekly assistance w/perishables & monthly food boxes

 

HEART OF THE CITY CHURCH

772 W. Kathleen Ave., Bldg 2, Coeur d'Alene; 208-665-7808; Th, 4:30-6:30 pm​

HARRISON FOOD BANK

Harrison Community Baptist Church

100 Pine St., Harrison; 208-689-3506

LAKE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH

6000 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA; 208-676-0632; M, 2-5 pm

Recipients must provide proof of residence; serves CdA, Hayden, Rathdrum, Athol & Spirit Lake residents. 

 

MICA FLATS GRANGE

7465 W. Kidd Island Rd., CdA

FREE fresh produce stand (seasonal) for community. Take what you need; leave what you can for others.

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE FOOD PANTRY

Edminster Student Bldg., Lower Level, CdA

M & W, 2-4 pm; T & Th, 10 am-noon

Supports NIC students & employees facing food insecurity. Open for walk-ins; for after-hours app't, email foodpantry@nic.edu. Cardinal Card is required for access.

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RATHDRUM FOOD PANTRY

8027 W. Main St., Rathdrum; 208-687-3696

T-Th, 10 am-2 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES PANTRY

1866 N. Cecil Rd., Bldg 1, Post Falls; 208-777-8600

T, W, Th, 10 am-noon

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES SILVER VALLEY

109 N. Division St., Pinehurst; 208-682-4944; F, 10 am-1 pm. Proof of residence required for each adult; no income limits. 

SECOND HARVEST/KOOTENAI COUNTY

1234 E. Front Ave., Spokane; 509-534-6678; mobile market distributions.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

1804 N. 4th St. (a Gathered for Good Thrift Store), CdA; 208-930-1891; T & Th, 9 am-noon; W, 3-5 pm

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

12940 N. Gov't Way, Hayden; 208-762-5718; Th, 12:30-2:30 pm

SILVER VALLEY WORSHIP CENTER

307 Main St., Smelterville; 208-783-8902

Sun, 9:45-11:30 am; T, drive-thru food distribution, 3-4:30 pm.

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SPIRIT LAKE FOOD BANK/COMMUNITY CENTER

32154 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake; 208-623-3107; W, noon-3 pm

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH

625 E. Haycraft Ave., CdA; 208-765-5108; T-Fri, 9 am-noon

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TRUE NORTH CHURCH

10583 N. Government Way, Hayden; 208-762-6397; F, 4:30-7 pm​

Hygiene kits are available during this time also. 

WALLACE-OSBURN-MULLAN COMMUNITY FOOD BANKS

1st Th, 3-5 pm, Grace E.F. Church, 214 N. Second St., Osburn; 208-556-0291

2nd Th, 4-6 pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church,124 Terrill Loop, Mullan; 208-753-8392

3rd Th, 2:30-5 pm, VWO Church, 215 4th St., Wallace; 509-903-5989

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Varies - Free!

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Outreach Eats at Skate Park

Every Thursday  |  1-3 pm

OUTREACH EATS

at RATHDRUM SKATE PARK

805 Main St., Rathdrum

206-780-5228​

As an outreach youth ministry, non-profit organization Outreach Eats welcomes kids when they get out of school to stop by for healthy snacks/sandwiches & encouragement every Thursday.

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Serving over 325 youth & families each week, Garry & Robin Mickelson's goal & mission is to listen to each young person (how is the week going) & impress on each one that they are important, & have a community that cares about them.

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Read more about the mission & goals of Outreach Eats HERE. 

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Every Thursday - Free!

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Father Bill's Kitchen in CdA

Monday thru Friday  |  5-6:30 pm

FATHER BILL'S KITCHEN

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

1317 N. 1st St., CdA

208-664-3095​

Since hope begins with a meal, nutritious meals for those in need are served every Monday thru Friday in Coeur d'Alene. Father Bill's Kitchen ministry feeds over 100 people each evening. For some, it's the only meal of the day.

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"BTW...Give Back" For those interested in helping with food, supplies or monetary donations, please call 208-664-3095, ext 305 or email ext. 305 or email Janet@stvincentdepaulcda.org.

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Monday thru Friday - Free!

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Meal Ministries at Churches

Every Sunday  |  12:30-1:30 pm

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER

4800 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA

208-765-1002​

Stop in for a delicious community lunch - FREE & open to the public! Serving every Sunday afternoon.

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Every Sunday   |  12:30-1:30 pm

COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

417 N. William St., Post Falls

208-773-2527 â€‹

CPC hosts bountiful community meals - FREE of charge every Sunday. All are welcome! 

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Tuesdays & Thursdays  |  11 am-1 pm

"Community Lunches"

ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

130 S. 10th St., St. Maries

Complimentary community lunches will be served every Tuesday & Thursday during the summer months. All are welcome!

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Every Wednesday  |  5 pm

"Soup's On!

OSBURN ADVENTIST CHURCH

114 N. 5th St., Osburn

Serving delicious soups, green salads, breads & desserts. Meals are served every Wednesday, are open to the public & FREE of charge.

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Every Thursday  |  11:30 am-1 pm

"Ecumenical Food Kitchen"

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (GYM)

521 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d'Alene

208-667-8446​

Those who are in need of nourishment are served a FREE hot lunch every Thursday, provided by several local denominations including Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, Prestyerian, & Methodist. More info - 208-667-8445.

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​Every Thursday  |  4:30-6:30 pm

HEART OF THE CITY CHURCH

722 W. Kathleen Ave., CdA

208-665-7808

Market at the Heart serves a FREE homemade community meal every Thursday evening. Food & clothing are also available. All are welcome!

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Every Friday  |  4:30-5:30 pm

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH

625 E. Haycraft Ave., CdA

208-765-5108​​

A complimentary meal is served every Friday to benefit those in the community - seniors, children, families - all are welcome! 

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Every Friday  |  5:30 pm

TRUE NORTH CHURCH

10583 N. Gov't Way, Hayden

208-762-6397

Enjoy a FREE, home-cooked meal - all are welcome every Friday evening. Offered because community meals are more than just nourishment - they are a reminder that no one is forgotten, & everyone deserves a place at the table. 

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Varies - Free!

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Neighborhood Food Pantries

CDA Neighborhood Food Pantries can be found in (4) Coeur d'Alene outdoor locations & a fire station. They exist for those struggling with providing food for their families &/or themselves due to temporary hardships.

PARKER SUBARU PANTRY

5273 N. Gov't Way, CdA

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER

4800 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA

2515 N. HOWARD ST., CdA​

721 W. MARIE AVE., CdA​​​

So stop in - take what you need & replenish ("BTW...Give Back") when you can.

 

Volunteers make regular checks of these pantries & other area locations & try to keep them stocked. In addition to non-perishable food items, some may contain personal hygiene & baby care products also.

 

Here are more locations:​

CAREYWOOD FIRE STATION

456055 Hwy 95, Cocolalla

HAUSER LAKE FIRE STATION

10728 N. Hauser Lake Rd., Hauser

 

Silver Valley locations:

PINEHURST FOOD PANTRY

106 N. Division St., Pinehurst

KELLOGG ELKS LODGE #1841 PANTRY

202 McKinley Ave. W, Kellogg

KINGSTON FOOD PANTRY

29 French Gulch Rd., Kingston

SMELTERVILLE FOOD PANTRY

221 Main St., Smelterville (located between the Post Office & Mae's Market at 2nd Chances Thrift Store)

OSBURN FOOD PANTRY

620 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn (front side of WestWind Wellness Clinic)

WALLACE LITTLE FREE PANTRY

between 59-67 River St., Wallace

WALLACE ELKS LODGE #331

419 Cedar St., Wallace​

**Also offering new blankets, clothing, hygiene items & first aid kits. More info - call Carol Young, 208-659-7075.

 

Varies - Free!

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Honoring Our Veterans

Every Tuesday  |  8-10 am

VFW POST #889

406 N. 4th St., CdA

Connect with other veterans in a relaxed, friendly setting for coffee & conversation every Tuesday morning.

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Every 1st Wednesday  |  5-7 pm

"Steak Dinners for Veterans"

WALLACE ELKS LODGE #331

419 Cedar St., Wallace

208-753-4255

For veterans, it's FREE steak night every 1st Wednesday in Wallace, so arrive early. Meal cost for non-veteran Elks & guests is $16. Take-out is available for an extra $2. 

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Every 3rd Wednesday  |  8-9:30 am

"Veterans Appreciation Breakfast"

LEGENDS PARK ASSISTED LIVING

1820 N. Legends Pkwy, CdA

Veterans & their families are invited to enjoy a full breakfaet- bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, coffee & juice - FREE of charge on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. RSVP to 208-699-6015.

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Every Friday  |  5-7 pm

"Burger Night"

WALLACE ELKS LODGE #331

419 Cedar St., Wallace

208-753-4255

Veterans eat FREE on burger night, held every Friday!

 

Varies - Free!

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