CdA Events Calendar - Meals
We gather together as a thankful community!
BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY, OR BE LONELY
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Community Lunch at LCM
Every Sunday | 12:30-1:30 pm
4800 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA
208-765-1002
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Stop in for a delicious community lunch - FREE & open to the public! Serving every Sunday afternoon.
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Every Sunday - Free!
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Friendship Kitchen
Every Thursday | 4-5:30 pm
ST. GEORGE'S FRIENDSHIP KITCHEN
2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls
208-773-4715
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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!
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Every Thursday - Free!
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Honoring Our Veterans
Every 3rd Wednesday | 8-9:30 am
"Veterans Appreciation Breakfast"
LEGENDS PARK ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
1820 N. Legends Pkwy, CdA
208-699-6015
To honor those who served our country, a FREE breakfast will be served on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits/gravy, coffee & juice). Please RSVP by calling 208-699-6015.
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Every Wednesday | 8-10 am
"Patriot Pour"
LYFE PUBLIC HOUSE
116 E. Lakeside Ave., CdA
An invitation for current & former first responders & veterans to enjoy FREE coffee & conversation every Wednesday.
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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
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!
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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
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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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2nd Harvest Food Distributions
Food distributions for those in need are scheduled from 11 am-1 pm (unless otherwise noted) on various dates:​
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March 21 (Th) - RIVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1505 N. Fir St., Post Falls
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March 27 (W) - CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1045 C St., Plummer
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March 28 (Th) - ST. MARIES HS, 424 Hells Gulch Rd., St. Maries
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April 4 (Th, 2-4 pm) - CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 1670 N. McGuire Rd., Post Falls
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April 18 (Th-noon) - POST FALLS LIBRARY, 821 N. Spokane Street
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April 24 (W) - CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1063 C St., Plummer
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April 25 (Th) - CORMANA BLDG., 1101 W. Idaho Ave., St. Maries
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April 30 (T) - OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 15 S. Division St., Pinehurs
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MAY 2 (Th, 2-4 pm) - CHURCH OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 1515 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum
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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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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:
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MARKET AT THE HEART, 771 W. Kathleen Ave., Bldg 2, CdA (Th, 4:30-6:30 pm) Open to the public.
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GATHERED FOR GOOD, 1807 N. 4th St., CdA (T & Th, 9 am-noon; W, 4-6 pm) Open to the public.
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NEWBY-GINNINGS OF NORTH IDAHO, 570 S. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls (M-Th, 9 am-5 pm) Veterans only.
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HAUSER FOOD PANTRY, 11837 N. Hauser Lake Rd., Hauser (Open 24 hours)
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THE ALTAR FOOD BANK, 901 E. Best Ave., CdA (M, 11 am-2 pm) Open to the public.
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PARKER SUBARU FOOD PANTRY, 5273 N. Gov't Way, CdA (Open 24 hours)
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POST FALLS FOOD BANK, 415 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls (M, 9 am-6 pm; T-F, 9 am-2 pm) Registered guests only.
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CLOUD VAPOR, 2700 E. Seltice Way, Ste 14, Post Falls (10 am-7 pm everyday). Drop off & pick-up location.
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DOG-N-IT HOTEL & DAYCARE, 2890 N. Gov't Way, CdA (M-Sat, 7 am-6 pm; closed from 1-3 pm) Donation drop-off only.
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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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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.
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.
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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
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.
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 **Note last day at this location will be March 15 (Fri). Will open April 1, 11 am, at new address: 1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls under new name "3rd Avenue Marketplace". In the meantime, food will be available at Real Life Ministries Pantry (see below).
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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
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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/COMMUNITY CENTER
32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake
208-623-3107
Meals on Wheels Program, 208-623-2145
Wednesdays, noon-3 pm
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH
625 E. Haycraft Ave., CdA
208-765-5108
T-Fri, 9 am-noon
WALLACE-OSBURN-MULLAN COMMUNITY FOOD BANKS
1st Th, 3-5 pm, Grace E.F. Church, 214 N. Second St., Osburn; 208-556-0291 (Mike)
2nd Th, 4-6 pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church,124 Terrill Loop, Mullan; 208-753-8392 (Nick)
3rd Th, 3-5 pm, Prayer Station, 215 4th St., Wallace; 916-764-9252 (Michael)
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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
2515 N. HOWARD ST., CdA
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721 W. MARIE AVE., CdA
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So stop in - take what you need & replenish ("BTW...Give Back") when you can.
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Varies - Free!
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"Cup of Grace" Community Meal
Every Tuesday | 4:30-6:30 pm
31848 N. 4th Ave., Spirit Lake (behind bank)
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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. Questions? Call Amy, 208-228-5018.
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Every Tuesday - Free!
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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. Call before 11 am to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $5. See menu HERE.
1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls
208-773-9582
Kitchen under construction. Opening date TBA.
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1250 W. Lancaster Rd., Post Falls
208-762-7052
Lunch is served from noon-1 pm on T & Th. Must make reservation.
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 3-5 pm 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.
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Cost Varies (Donation)
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Ecumenical Food Kitchen
Every Thursday | 11:30 am-1 pm
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (GYM)
521 E. Lakeside Ave., Coeur d'Alene
208-667-8446
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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. Between 25-35 people are usually served. More info - 208-667-8445.
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For more info, read the Spokesman-Review article, "Food Kitchen Provides Sustenance, Interaction", on this ministry.
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Every Thursday - Free!
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St. Pius X Soup Kitchen Ministry
Every Friday | 4:30-5:30 pm
625 E. Haycraft Ave., CdA
208-765-5108
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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 - Free!
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