CdA Events Calendar - Meals
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BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY, OR BE LONELY
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2nd Harvest Food Distributions
Food distributions for those in need are scheduled on various dates:
June 20 | 11 am-1 pm
ST. MARIES HIGH SCHOOL
424 Hells Gulch Rd., St. Maries
June 22 | 11 am-1 pm (Th)
WALMART
3050 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls
**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.
Open to the public, no app't is needed & no documentation required. Intended for families struggling with food supplies.
Varies - Free!
"Cup of Grace" Community Meal
Every Tuesday | 4:30-6:30 pm
31848 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake (behind bank)
For community members of Spirit Lake, non-profit group, "Cup of Grace" serves a FREE meal every Tuesday.
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!
Honoring Our Veterans
June 21 | 5-7 pm (W)
July 19 | 5-7 pm (W)
Aug 16 | 5-7 pm (W)
WALLACE ELKS LODGE #331
"Feed the Need"
419 Cedar St., Wallace
208-753-4255
FREE meals provided for veterans & those in need - (4) monthly cuisines are Mexican, Italian, Burgers/Brats & Potato/Nacho Bar.
On Aug 16 there will be limited food baskets & hygiene kits available. Thank you to Elks Nat'l Foundation for assistance with grant money to make these events possible
Every Tuesday | 8-10 am
406 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene
208-667-5236
Drop in to talk, make new friends & enjoy FREE coffee & donuts every Tuesday. All veterans are welcome!
Every Wednesday | 8-10 am
138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls
208-773-9054
Gather for FREE food & camaraderie with other veterans. Open for all every Wednesday.
TBA | 8:30-10 am (W)
LEGENDS PARK ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
"Veterans Appreciation Breakfast"
1820 N. Legends Pkwy, CdA
208-699-6015
To honor those who served our country, a FREE breakfast will be served (eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits/gravy, coffee & juice). Please RSVP by calling 208-699-6015.
Every 1st Wednesday | 5-7 pm
WALLACE ELKS LODGE #331
"Steak Dinners for Veterans"
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.
Varies - Free!
Father Bill's Kitchen in CdA
Monday thru Friday | 5-6:30 pm
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.
"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.
Monday thru Friday - Free!
Ecumenical Food Kitchen
Every Thursday | 11:30 am-12:30 pm
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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 & Methodist. 208-667-8446.
For more info, read the Spokesman-Review article, "Food Kitchen Provides Sustenance, Interaction", on this ministry.
Every Thursday - Free!
Summer Meals for Children
Summer meal programs are offered at various locations FREE of charge by these organizations:
LAKELAND JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #272 will serve summer meals for children ages 18 & under on these dates:
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June 19-30 (no weekends), July 3-7 (closed) & July 10-14
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Breakfast served 7:30-9 am; lunch 11:30 am-1 pm
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LAKELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, 15601 N. Hwy 41, Rathdrum
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208-687-0431
Varies - Free!
Community Food Banks
Here's a list of area food banks & distribution centers:
ABC FOOD BANK
Athol Community Center
30355 3rd St., Athol; 208-683-3244
Tuesdays, 9 am-3 pm
Also clothing for those in need.
901 E. Best Ave., CdA; 208-664-1453
Mondays, 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.
Blanchard Community Center
685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard
3rd Friday, 11 am-1 pm
Proof of Blanchard residency required.
2200 N. 7th St., CdA; 208-667-5481
Thursdays, 2:30-4 pm
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., CdA
208-664-9231
Thursdays, 10 am-2 pm (boxed food, bread & veggies); lunch also served.
5350 N. 4th St., CdA (SE parking lot)
208-664-4883
2nd & 4th Mondays, 10-11:30 am
COEUR D'ALENE TRIBE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
30903 S. Cave Bay Road, Worley
208-686-2006/0241/1426
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 am-4:30 pm
3rd Tuesdays, after 10 am
Open to the public & tribal members.
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP/CDA
4144 W. Industrial Loop, CdA; 208-664-8757
M-F, 9 am-3:45 pm
Heart of the City Church
722 W. Kathleen Ave., Bldg 2, Coeur d'Alene
208-665-7808
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm
Harrison Community Baptist Church
100 Pine St., Harrison
208-689-3506 or 208-689-3900
6000 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA; 208-676-0632
Wednesdays, 10 am-2 pm
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
Mondays,11 am-6 pm; T, W, Th, F, 9 am-2 pm
RATHDRUM FOOD BANK
8027 W. Main St., Rathdrum; 208-687-3696
T, W, Th, 10 am-2:30 pm
1866 N. Cecil Rd., Bldg 1, Post Falls
208-777-8600
T, W, Th, 10 am-2:30 pm
REAL LIFE MINISTRIES SILVER VALLEY
708 N. Division St., Pinehurst; 208-682-4944
Fridays, 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
T & Th, 9 am-noon; W, 4-6 pm
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
12940 N. Gov't Way, Hayden; 208-762-5718
Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 pm
SHOSHONE COUNTY FOOD BANK
114 Riverside Ave. West, Kellogg
SPIRIT LAKE SENIOR CENTER
32154 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
208-623-3107
Wednesdays, noon-3 pm
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH
625 E. Haycraft Ave., CdA
208-765-5108
T-Fri, 9 am-noon
(serves Osburn, Mullan & Wallace)
1st Th, 3-5 pm at 214 N. 2nd, Osburn
3rd Th, 3-5 pm at 215 4th St., Wallace; 208-449-8858
Varies - Free!
Breakfast in Blanchard
June 5, 12, 26 | 8-10:30 am (M)
July 10, 17, 24 | 8-10:30 am (M)
Aug 7, 14, 21 | 8-10:30 am (M)
Sept 11, 18, 25 | 8-10:30 am (M)
Oct 16 | 8-10:30 am (M)
Nov 6 | 8-10:30 am (M)
685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard
Enjoy a homestyle country breakfast with others in the community! Open to the public. (Donations appreciated).
Check out more activities at the community center HERE.
2nd Monday - Free!
Community Lunch at LCM
Every Sunday | 12:30-1:30 pm
4800 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA
208-765-1002
Stop in for a delicious community lunch - FREE & open to the public! Serving every Sunday afternoon.
Every Sunday - Free!
Dine at Area Senior Centers
1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene
208-667-4628
(Annual membership fee is $25.)
Dine-in lunches are served M-W-F at noon. Call 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.
1250 W. Lancaster Rd., Post Falls
208-762-7052
Open for all meals & activities. Inside dining or curbside pick-up T & Th. Call to order.
8037 Montana St., Rathdrum
208-687-2028
Open for inside dining at noon, or drive-through pick-up on T & Th. Suggested donation is $5 for seniors age 60+ & children age 10 & under. Others, $7.
SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
208-623-6125
Dining at 5:30 pm M & W. Breakfast offered on Fridays, 8-10 am. Suggested donation: $5 for ages 60+; $6.50 for those under 60 years; & $4 for kids ages 12 & under.
Cost Varies (Donation)
PB&J Haydeners Food Giveaways
Local non-profit organization, PB&J HAYDENERS distributes FREE locally-grown fruits & vegetables on these various dates & locations:
July 13 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
MIDWAY APPLIANCE
520 E. Best Ave., CdA
July 20 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
RATHDRUM SENIOR CENTER
8037 Montana St., Rathdrum
July 25 | 4:30-5 pm (T)
CUP OF GRACE
31848 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
Aug 3 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
HINDSIGHT TATTOO
1702 E. Sherman Ave., CdA
Aug 10 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
HAYDEN EAGLES #4080
1520 W. Wyoming Ave., Hayden
Aug 17 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
PERFECTION TIRE RATHDRUM
6459 Commercial Park Ave., Rathdrum
Aug 24 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
POST FALLS SENIOR CENTER
1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls
Aug 31 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
ELKS LODGE #1254
1170 W. Prairie Ave., CdA
Sept 7 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
ALERT AUTOMOTIVE
411 N. 4th St., CdA
Sept 14 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
ATHOL COMMUNITY CENTER
30355 3rd St., Athol
Sept 21 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
POST FALLS LIBRARY
821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls
Sept 28 | 4:30-5 pm (Th)
SPIRIT LAKE SENIOR CENTER
32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
PB&J Haydeners provide food for those in need by planting gardens from seeds started in the winter in its greenhouse.
In 2022, 6,000 pounds of produce were given away at 17 locations to 2,000 recipients. Read more about the group HERE.
Varies - Free!
Neighborhood Free Pantries
"Little FREE Pantries" can be found in (4) Coeur d'Alene outdoor locations & exist for those struggling with providing food for their families &/or themselves.
Volunteers make regular checks of these pantries & try to keep them stocked. In addition to non-perishable food items, some may contain personal hygiene & baby care products also.
PARKER SUBARU PANTRY
5273 N. Gov't Way, CdA
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER
4800 N. Ramsey Rd., Cda
HAUSER LAKE FIRE STATION
10728 N. Hauser Lake Rd., Hauser
2515 N. HOWARD ST., CdA
721 W. MARIE AVE., CdA
So stop in - take what you need & replenish ("BTW...Give Back") when you can. Find out more about the pantries HERE.
Varies - Free!
St. Pius X Soup Kitchen Ministry
Every Friday | 4:30-5:30 pm
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!
Every Friday - Free!
Friendship Kitchen
Every Thursday | 4-5:30 pm
ST. GEORGE'S FRIENDSHIP KITCHEN
2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls
208-773-4715
Every Thursday afternoon, tasty dinners are served in-house, FREE of charge as an outreach ministry of St. George's Catholic Church. Open to the public!
Every Thursday - Free!
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Bayview Community Meal
TBA | noon (seasonal - ended Apr 26)
20298 E. Perimeter Rd., Bayview
LOU ("Lunch on Us") is a community gathering - all are welcome - every Wednesday for a complimentary lunch time meal!
Lunches are prepared by volunteer guest chefs. Desserts (& donations) are always appreciated. On the last Wednesday of each month, it's a potluck of homemade soups during the winter.
Meet new friends to last a lifetime, or hug the old ones. Questions? Call or text Mary Owen at 509-290-3340, or email charismahair1727@gmail.com.
Every Wednesday - Free!