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Kootenai County Food Assistance

Dear Veterans: Food Shortages are a growing problem with the Government closure.  Below is a list of some Kootenai County resources for those who may be experiencing hunger or food shortages.
 
3rd Avenue Marketplace
1315 E. 3rd Ave, Post Falls
M, 11-6, T-F 9 -2

Food bank Community Action Partnership
4144 W. Industrial Loop,
Coeur d’Alene
M-F, 9-3

Food Bank ABC Food Bank, Athol
30355 3rd Street
Athol
T, 9-3

Food Bank Mobile Market
1619 N. 9th St, Coeur d’Alene
Nov 11, 11-1

The Altar Church Food Pantry
901 E. Best Ave. Coeur d’Alene
11-2 Daily

Food Bank and Meal Site
Newby-Ginnings of
North Idaho
570 Clearwater, Post Falls
Weekdays 9-5

Veteran Only-Lutheran Church
4800 N. Ramsey, Coeur d’Alene
Sunday, 12;30-1:30 Meals

Presbyterian Church
417 N. William St, Blanchard
Sunday, 12:30-1:30 Meals

Father Bills Kitchen
1317 N. 1st Street, Coeur d’Alene
Monday thru Friday Breakfast/Dinner

Spirit Lake Food Bank
35154 N. 4th Ave, Spirit Lake
Wed, 12:30 - 3

Food Bank Lake City Center
1916 Lakewood Dr,
Coeur d’Alene
M-F, 208-667-4628

Meals on Wheels
Lake City Church
6000 N. Ramsey, Coeur d’Alene
W, 10 - 2 Food Bank

Rathdrum Food Bank
8027 W. Main St, Ste 2
Rathdrum Id
M – F, 2:30
208-687-3696

Food Bank St. Pius Catholic Church
625 E. Haycraft, Coeur d’Alene
T – F, 9 – 12
208-765-5108

Food Pantry Christ the King, Lutheran Church
1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave
Coeur d’Alene
Thurs, 10 – 2
208-664-9231

Food Bank Parker Subaru
Corner of Govt Way & Clayton, Coeur d’Alene
Open 24 hours Outdoor Pantry

Coeur d’Alene Bible Church
5350 N. 4th, Coeur d’Alene
M, 10 – 11:30
208-765-1002

Food Bank Canvas Food Pantry
2200 N. 7th, St, Coeur d’Alene
Th, 2:30 – 4
208-667-5481

Food Pantry Gathered For Good
187 N. 4th, Coeur d’Alene
M – F, 9 – 4
208-664-8757

Food Pantry Hayden Lake Seventh Day Adventist
12940 N. Govt,
Th, 12:30 – 2:30

Food Pantry
Jumpin Beans Mobile Food Bank
208-819-9220
M – F, 8 – 5 Provides non-perishable food delivery to disabled

True North Church
10583 N. Govt Way, Hayden
Fr. 5:30
208-762-6397 Meal

Lifeway Community Center
510 W. 15th, Post Falls
Varies Meal Site

Coeur d'Alene Tribal Veterans

The mission of the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Veterans Program is to provide assistance to Coeur d’Alene Tribal Veterans, his/her family members, and surviving dependants to identify, access and secure services and benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as State and County services and benefits.

  1. Disability Compensation
  2. Survivors Benefits
  3. Burial (co-ordination of Honor/Color Guards), Memorial Day
  4. VA Health Care
  5. Transportation services (Veteran benefit related)

Contact Information

(208)686-5602

https://www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/

Office hour’s 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Office is located 30030 1st Street, Worley, Idaho 83876.

 
Idaho Veterans Assistance Guide
The Idaho Veterans Guide helps Idaho veterans and their families identify support resources by providing access to a comprehensive and current list of service providers through an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Simply Enter your zip code to begin your search.

US Government Made Easy For Veterans

VA Loan Information

TriCare

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur following a life-threatening event like military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people have stress reactions that don't go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD.

People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feeling emotionally numb. These symptoms can significantly impair a person's daily life.

 PTSD is marked by clear physical and psychological symptoms. It often has symptoms like depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental health problems. The disorder is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone who is, the following list of resources and information will help you find help in dealing with PTSD and related conditions.  

Featured PTSD News

Center for Psychological Health and TBI Opens

The Department of Defense today announced the opening of a 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. More

Post Falls Nursing and Veterans' Home

All states have a Nursing Facility Medicaid program that provides general health coverage plus coverage for nursing home services. These services include room and board, nursing care, personal care and therapy services. Nursing Facility Medicaid may pay for a stay in a nursing home if you need a “nursing-home level of care” or meet nursing home “functional eligibility criteria; and have income and assets below certain guidelines.
https://veterans.idaho.gov/veterans-homes/post-falls-veterans-home/

Point of Contacts: Matt.Ranstrom@veterans.idaho.gov and Scott.Thorsness@veterans.idaho.gov, Telephone Number: (208)415-3480

 

Long-Term or Extended Care Payment Assistance-August 13, 2025 Update

According to the Idaho American Legion Facebook page, VA Disability Service Officials have made the following post regarding - "Need Help Paying for Long-Term or Extended Care? Here's a list of trusted resources to help you find and fund care like assisted living, in-home services, or nursing homes".  

VA & Government Programs:
1. VA Geriatrics & Extended Care https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/
2. Aid and Attendance / Housebound Pension (extra funds for personal care needs) https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
3. VA Community Living Centers (VA nursing homes) https://www.va.gov/GER.../pages/Community_Living_Centers.asp
4. Veteran-Directed Care Program (hire your own caregivers) https://www.va.gov/GERIAT.../pages/Veteran-Directed_Care.asp
5. State Veterans Homes Directory (lower-cost nursing homes by state) https://www.nasvh.org/state-veterans-homes/statedir.cfm
Financial Assistance & Medical Programs: 
6. Medicare Skilled Nursing Coverage (short-term care only) https://www.medicare.gov/.../skilled-nursing-facility-snf...
7. Medicaid Long-Term Care (covers nursing homes, in-home care if low income) https://www.medicaid.gov/.../long-term.../index.html
8. PACE Program (All-inclusive care to avoid nursing homes) https://www.medicaid.gov/.../program-all-inclusive-care...
9. TRICARE for Life (Medicare supplement for military retirees) https://tricare.mil/tfl
Grants & Support:
10. Veteran-Directed HCBS Services https://www.va.gov/geriat.../pages/Veteran-Directed_Care.asp
11. VA Home Modification Grants (SAH/SHA) https://www.va.gov/housing.../disability-housing-grants/
12. Find Your Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx  

Planning & Free Help:

13. Find an Accredited Veteran Service
Tip: Many veterans use a combo of VA care, Aid & Attendance, Medicaid waiver, and State Veterans Homes to get the care they need at low or no cost.

Resources

Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them.

VietNam Women Veterans

Almost ten thousand women were there.

For a list of not only the women who gaves their lives in Vietnam but the start of a complete women's casualty list see: They Gave Their Lives

Salon.com has featured an interesting story about female Vietnam Veterans, entitled "Unarmed and Under Fire: An Oral History of Female Vietnam Vets."
Women in Vietnam

The Vietnam Womens Memorial Project's new website is at: VWMP