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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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Community Lunch at LCM

Every Sunday  |  12:30-1:30 pm

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER

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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Potato Casserole

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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Community Dinner at COve

Every Tuesday  |  6-7:30 pm

THE COVE

510 Clearwater Loop, Ste 100, Post Falls

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For a FREE delicious meal, fun & a chance to meet new friends, you're invited every Tuesday evening to The COve. Grab a ticket HERE.

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Every Tuesday - 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

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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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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:​

  • March 21 (Th) - RIVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1505 N. Fir St., Post Falls

  • March 27 (W) - CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1045 C St., Plummer

  • March 28 (Th) - ST. MARIES HS, 424 Hells Gulch Rd., St. Maries

  • April 4 (Th, 2-4 pm) - CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 1670 N. McGuire Rd., Post Falls

  • April 18 (Th-noon) - POST FALLS LIBRARY, 821 N. Spokane Street

  • April 24 (W) - CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1063 C St., Plummer

  • April 25 (Th) - CORMANA BLDG., 1101 W. Idaho Ave., St. Maries

  • April 30 (T) - OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 15 S. Division St., Pinehurs

  • 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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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, 4:30-6:30 pm) Open to the public.

  • GATHERED FOR GOOD, 1807 N. 4th St., CdA (T & Th, 9 am-noon; W, 4-6 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.

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  • PARKER SUBARU FOOD PANTRY, 5273 N. Gov't Way, CdA (Open 24 hours)

  • POST FALLS FOOD BANK, 415 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls (M, 9 am-6 pm; T-F, 9 am-2 pm) Registered guests only. 

  • CLOUD VAPOR, 2700 E. Seltice Way, Ste 14, Post Falls (10 am-7 pm everyday). Drop off & pick-up location.

  • 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.

THE ALTAR CHURCH

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.

CANVAS CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

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.

COEUR D'ALENE BIBLE CHURCH

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

THE FATHER'S MARKET

Heart of the City Church

722 W. Kathleen Ave., Bldg 2, Coeur d'Alene

208-665-7808

Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm

HARRISON FOOD BANK

Harrison Community Baptist Church

100 Pine St., Harrison

208-689-3506 or 208-689-3900

LAKE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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.

PARKER SUBARU FOOD PANTRY

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

POST FALLS FOOD BANK

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

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

Fridays, 10 am-1 pm

SECOND HARVEST/KOOTENAI COUNTY

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

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

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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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)

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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

LAKE CITY CENTER

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.

 

POST FALLS SENIOR CENTER

1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls

208-773-9582

Kitchen under construction. Opening date TBA.

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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 SENIOR 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 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

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH

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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