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CdA Events Calendar - Meals

We gather together as a thankful community!

BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY, OR BE LONELY

veterans  |  seniors  |  food distribution  |  community  | potlucks

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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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Every Wednesday  |  5 pm

"Soup's On!

OSBURN SEVENTH-DAY 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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Outreach Eats at Skate Park

Every Thursday  |  1-3:45 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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"Bestowing the Basics" Meal

Every 2nd Friday  |  4:30-6:30 pm

BESTOWING THE BASICS

The Country Boy Cafe

6160 E. Hwy 54, Athol

208-610-4553​

All are invited (does not depend on need) to a heart-warming community meal served FREE of charge every 2nd Friday of the month from October thru March (except Thanksgiving). 

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Food is provided by non-profit Bestowing the Basics, along with The Country Boy Cafe. Dessert will be provided by local baker, Lynnae Rhoades of Country Rhoades Farms. â€‹Gather w/family & friends to connect with community members. 

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Did you know Bestowing the Basics operates a resource center where goods/services are FREE while supplies last. Hours are 10 am-2 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays, & the 1st Saturday of each month at 6101 E. Hwy 54, Unit B, Athol. 

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Every 2nd Friday - 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)

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€‹

  • Dec 2 (T) - CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1063 C St., Plummer 

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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!

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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.

 

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. 

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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

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.

 

CAREYWOOD FIRE STATION

456055 Hwy 95, Cocolalla

VERS FITNESS STUDIO

630 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn

 

2515 N. HOWARD ST., CdA​

721 W. MARIE AVE., CdA​​​

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

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Varies - 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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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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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 pml T-F, 9 am-2 pm

ABC FOOD BANK

Athol Community Center

30355 3rd St., Athol; 208-683-3244l 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

208-686-2006/0241/1426

2nd & 4th T, 8 am-4:30 pm

3rd T, after 10 am

Open to the public & tribal members.

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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP/CDA

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

HEART OF THE CITY CHURCH

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

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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; W, 10 am-2 pm

 

MICA FLATS GRANGE

7465 W. Kidd Island Rd., CdA

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

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE FOOD PANTRY

Edminster Student Bldg., Room 004, CdA

Call 208-676-7156 to schedule app't.

Cardinal Card will be required.

PARKER SUBARU FOOD PANTRY

SW corner of Gov't Way & Clayton Ave., CdA; 208-415-0555

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RATHDRUM FOOD PANTRY

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

M-Th, 10 am-2:30 pm

REAL LIFE MINISTRIES PANTRY

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; F, 10 am-1 pm

SECOND HARVEST/KOOTENAI COUNTY

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

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

1804 N. 4th St. (attached to Gathered for Good Thrift Store), CdA; 208-930-1891; T & Th, 9 am-noon; W, 4-6 pm

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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

 

SHOSHONE COUNTY FOOD BANK

114 Riverside Ave. West, Kellogg

SPIRIT LAKE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER

32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake; 208-623-6125; Senior Food Box, M, W, 9 am-7 pm, & Fri, 8 am-noon

SPIRIT LAKE FOOD BANK

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, Prayer Station, 215 4th St., Wallace; 916-764-9252

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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!

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Honoring Our Veterans

​Every Wednesday  |  8-10 am

AMERICAN LEGION POST 143

138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls

208-773-9054

Gather for FREE food & camaraderie with other veterans. Open for all every Wednesday.

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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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