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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 Food Banks

Here's a list of area food banks & distribution centers:

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3RD AVENUE MARKETPLACE

(formerly Post Falls Food Bank)

1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-0139

Mondays, 11 am-6 pm

Tues-Fri, 9 am-2 pm

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; 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

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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

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

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

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TRUE NORTH CHURCH

10583 N. Government Way, Hayden; 208-762-6397

Fridays, 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!

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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

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As an outreach youth ministry, non-profit organization Outreach Eats welcomes kids when they get out of school to stop by for health snacks/sandwiches & encouragement every Thursday.

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Serving over 150 kids each week, The 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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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 community meals - FREE of charge every Sunday. 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-

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!

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

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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. Carry-outs available.

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Every Tuesday - Free!

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:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • April 1 (T) - LAKE CITY HS, 6101 N. Ramsey Rd., CdA

  • April 16 (W) - CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP, 1063 C St., Plummer

  • April 24 (Th) - CORMANA BLDG., 1101 W. Idaho Ave., St. Maries

  • May 6 (T) - OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 15 S. Division St., Pinehurst

  • May 7 (W) - SYSCO FOODS, 300 N. Baugh Way, Post Falls 

  • May 14 (W) - CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 15151 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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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​

CAREYWOOD FIRE STATION

456055 Hwy 95, Cocolalla

VERS FITNESS STUDIO

630 E. Mullan Ave., Osburn

 

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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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, $10. Click HERE for menu & activities schedule.

 

THE 3RD AVENUE SENIOR PROGRAMS/CAFE

(formerly Post Falls Senior Center)

1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls

208-773-9582

Lunches are served W & Fri starting at noon. Reserve a spot by 10 am or request a home delivery, if homebound. Every T & Th, 9-11 am, "Senior Sit & Sip" is a chance for seniors to enjoy pastries, coffee/tea & conversation, & also ask questions about community resources.

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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: $5 for ages 60+, $6.50 for those under 60 years, & $4 for kids ages 12 & under.

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Cost Varies (Donation)

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, 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.

  • 3RD AVENUE MARKETPLACE, 1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls (M, 11 am-6 pm; T-F, 9 am-2 pm) Registered guests only.

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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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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.

 

Wednesdays - Free!

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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!

Potato Casserole

Bestowing the Basics in Athol

TBA  |  TBA

"FREE Community Meal"

THE COUNTRY BOY CAFE

6160 Hwy 54, Athol

RSVP please to 208-610-4553 or info@bestowingthebasics.orgAn Irish-inspired meal will be served w/sides & dessert.

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Non-profit organization, â€‹BESTOWING THE BASICS​ provides community meals FREE of charge on the 2nd Friday of each month to those in the Athol, Bayview & Careywood areas. (Event not associated with need.) All are welcome! Meet new friends or catch up with "old" ones.

 

BTB strives to provide the most basic & necessary essentials to help feed, clothe, clean, warm & shelter individuals & families living in small, rural, underserved North Idaho communities.

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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

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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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