CdA Events Calendar - Meals
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BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY, OR BE LONELY
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"Cup of Grace" Community Meal
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 4:30-6:30 pm (T)
Spirit LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER
32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake, ID
For community members of Spirit Lake, non-profit group, "Cup of Grace" serves a FREE meal every Tuesday (except election days).
Join neighbors or meet new ones at this friendly gathering. Volunteers cook, serve & clean up. delicious, All you have to do is enjoy yourself.
Questions? Call Amy, 208-228-5018.
Every Tuesday - Free!
Dine at Area Senior Centers
1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene
208-667-4628
Dine-in lunches are served M-F (except Th) at noon sharp. Call 208-667-4628 before 11 am to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $5. Menu can be found HERE.
1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls
208-773-9582
Must call by 10 am to reserve a meal for M-W-F. Suggested donation is $5 for seniors age 60+, or $7 if under age 60. HERE is the monthly menu.
9428 N. Government Way, Hayden
208-762-7052
Open for all meals & activities. Call for more info.
8037 Montana St., Rathdrum
208-687-2028
Open for pre-order meals; drive-through pick-up on T & Th from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Suggested donation is $5.
SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
208-623-6125
Dinner served from 4-6 pm on M & W. Breakfast offered on Fridays, 7:30-10 am. Suggested donation: $5 for ages 60+; $6.50 for those under 60 years; & $4 for kids ages 12 & under. Dine-in, or take-out.
Stop in for FREE coffee/treats on M & W, 9 am-6 pm.
Varies - Cost Varies (Donation)
Ecumenical Food Kitchen
Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Th)
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
521 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID
Those who are in need of nourishment are served a FREE hot lunch every Thursday, provided by several local denominations including Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist & Methodist. 208-667-8446.
For more info, read the Spokesman-Review article, "Food Kitchen Provides Sustenance, Interaction", on this ministry.
Every Thursday - Free!
Community Lunch in Bayview
TBA | noon-1 pm (W)
20298 E. Perimeter Rd., Bayview, ID
208-683-8040
Let's do lunch in Bayview! Every Wednesday, lunch is served to community members (by the community) of this nautical town on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille.
Gather with friends, or make new ones, in the main hall of the center.
Every Wednesday - Free!
Summer Meals for Children
FREE meals are provided by area schools & non-profit organizations during summer months.
COEUR D'ALENE SCHOOL DISTRICT 271
Meals will be served June 21-Aug 13 (closed July 2-7), 11 am-1 pm, at three locations for indoor dining. Children must be present to receive a meal. FREE to all children 18 & under. (Adults can purchase a lunch for $4.50.) Questions? Call 208-667-7469.
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BORAH ELEMENTARY, 632 E. Borah Ave., CdA
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SKYWAY ELEMENTARY, 6621 Courcelles Parkway, CdA
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LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, 930 N. 15th St., CdA
Saturday lunches & "to go" bags are provided FREE of charge, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, at SPIRIT LAKE "BIG" PARK, 32416 5th Avenue.
POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 273
Meals are provided FREE of charge to children 18 & under June 21-Aug 30 (closed July 5). More info - 208-773-1625.
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SELTICE ELEMENTARY, 1101 N. Chase Rd., PF; "grab & go" meals, 11 am-1 pm
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PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY, 3483 E. Ponderosa Blvd., PF; breakfast, 8-9 am; lunch 11 am-1 pm. Meals served cafeteria style.
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RIVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1505 N. Fir, PF; "grab & go" meals, 11 am-1 pm
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POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL, 2832 E. Poleline Ave., PF; "grab & go" meals, 11 am-1 pm
Because no child should go hungry, the USDA snack program is available for kids up to age 18 at these locations:
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ATHOL LIBRARY, 30399 3rd St., 10 am-1 pm (Th)
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HAYDEN LIBRARY, 8385 N. Gov't Way, 2-4 pm (M)
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STODDARD PARK, 8348 N. Chateaux Dr., Hayden, 11 am-noon (Th)
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PINEHURST LIBRARY, 107 Main St., 10:30-11:30 am (W)
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POST FALLS LIBRARY, 821 N. Spokane St., 2-4 pm (T & Th)
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BRYAN ELEMENTARY, 802 E. Harrison Ave., CdA, 10-11:30 am (Th)
Varies - Free!
In Service to the Community
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 4:30-5:30 pm (T)
406 N. 10th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID
As a mission, nutritious meals for the needy are served every Tuesday in Coeur d'Alene.
This is a FREE year-round community service for those who attend. For info, or to volunteer, contacts are Norm Ridge, 208-762-3434, or Kathy Perez 208-664-2885.
Every Tuesday - Free!
"Soul Patrol" Potluck
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 3-7:30 pm (Sat)
"SOUL PATROL SPIRIT LAKE MINISTRY"
LOCATION PENDING
Stop in for the monthly potluck feast - food & conversation (you know, "the good stuff"). It's all about Jesus!
All are welcome every Saturday, 3-7:30 pm, for fellowship & fun. (No need to be a rider). Questions? Call 509-482-0991, or email admin@soulpatrol.org.
Mission of the group: "To incorporate the style & experience from our former lives, to relate to people still trapped in that lifestyle, to earn their trust, & demonstrate the life-changing power of obedience to God."
More info HERE.
Saturdays - Free!
Community Food Banks
Here's a list of area food banks & distribution centers:
ABC FOOD BANK
30355 3rd St., Athol; 208-683-3244
901 E. Best Ave., CdA; 208-664-1453
2200 N. 7th St., CdA; 208-667-5481
Thursday, 2:30-4 pm
COEUR D'ALENE TRIBE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
30903 S. Cave Bay Road, Worley
208-686-4041; 208-686-0997
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP/CDA
4144 W. Industrial Loop, CdA; 208-770-3018
Heart of the City Church
722 W. Kathleen Ave., Bldg 2, Coeur d'Alene
208-665-7808
6000 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA; 208-676-0632
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE FOOD PANTRY
Edminster Student Bldg., Room 004, CdA
Call 208-676-7156 to schedule app't
Cardinal Card will be required.
SW corner of Gov't Way & Clayton Ave., CdA; 208-415-0555
415 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-0139
RATHDRUM FOOD BANK
8027 W. Main St., Rathdrum; 208-687-3696
1866 Cecil Rd., Post Falls; 208-446-2420
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES SILVER VALLEY
708 N. Division St., Pinehurst; 208-682-4944
Friday, 10 am-1 pm
SECOND HARVEST/KOOTENAI COUNTY
1234 E. Front Ave., Spokane; 509-534-6678
111 E. Locust Ave., Coeur d'Alene
208-664-5473
Tues & Thurs, 9 am-noon
SPIRIT LAKE SENIOR CENTER
32154 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
208-623-6125
(serves Osburn, Mullan & Wallace)
215 Fourth St., Wallace; 208-449-8858
Varies - Free!
Serving "Our Daily Bread"
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 1:30 pm (Sun)
4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID
All are welcome every Sunday afternoon for a FREE community meal! There may even be tasty vegetables & fruits from local gardens & orchards, when available. 208-765-1002.
Every Sunday - Free!
Carlin Bay Potluck Dinners
TBA | 6:30 pm (Sat)
CARLIN BAY COMMUNITY HALL
Asbury Road & Hwy 97, Harrison, ID
Community spirit is alive & well on the east side of Lake Coeur d'Alene at Carlin Bay. All are invited to potluck dinners which are scheduled monthly on Saturdays in this quaint hall, built in 1933 by caring neighbors.
Take a couple of dishes to share with neighbors, & also your own place settings.
Questions? Call Mary Mills, 208-689-9184. (Please park in the lot above Hwy 97 or on the downhill side of Asbury Road.)
Varies - Free!