The Food Bank is open Monday thru Friday from 9am-3pm. To shop in the Market, please arrive before 2:30.
The Food Bank is closed for all Federal Holidays.
Holidays for 2012 are:
Monday, January 2 New Year Holiday
Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Monday, February 24 President's Day
Monday, May 28 Memorial Day
Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day
Monday, September 3 Labor Day
Monday, October 8 Columbus Day
Monday, November 12 Veteran's Day Holiday
For Thanksgiving, the Food Bank will be closed at Noon on Wednesday November 21 and will open again on Monday, November 26.
The Christmas Holiday closure will be from December 24-26.
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What is the Food Bank?
The Bonner Community Food Bank is a privately owned organization funded by donations and grants. The food Bank receives no county, state or federal funds. The Food Bank is primarily a food resource for low income families, disabled individuals, children and seniors to receive a 'helping hand' in a time of emergency. All resources at the food bank are free with the hope that when an individual sees the opportunity, he/she will help someone in return for the help they received. Boxes are for emergencies only and are not meant to be a 'new grocery store' on the block. Approximately 4,200 clients each month receive assistance from the Food Bank in one form or another. Public support is needed and appreciated.
How You Can Help
The Bonner Community Food Bank is truly a community effort, and there are several ways you can help:
Donation of Goods
This includes food as well as personal care items,
diapers and infant formula. For a list of most-needed
items see the main menu.
Donation of Time
We love volunteers! The Food Bank could not operate
on the scale that is required without our valuable helpers.
Let us know what your time allows and we'll find a place
for you.
Donation of Money
Cash is always welcome. Many times the Food Bank is able
to purchase items for less than a regular consumer can.
Because the Food Bank is a non-profit organization, all donations of goods and money are tax deductible.
Who is Eligible?
Food Bank services cover all of Bonner County, which consists of 1,219,700 square acres. Bonner County's low income residents will always be with us. The Food Bank endeavors to assist them where needed. Nearly 50% of the county's employment is in services or sales related occupations, which in general, pay $14,000 or less annually. The county suffers from what is known as "resort housing syndrome". Workers often cannot afford housing where they are employed. The primary industry in the county has changed from timber to tourism, creating a significant drop in area wages. The Bonner Community Food Bank was organized as a resource to service the disabled, seniors, and the working families with small children.
Bonner Community Food Center
Food Bank Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Written by Jennie
Tuesday, 13 March 2012 18:43
The Food Bank Open House was a rousing good time, attended by many community members as well as a number of state and local officials. From the Coeur d'Alene offices of Congressman Raul Labrador were Regional Director for North Idaho Aaron Calkins and Staff Assistant Judith Morbeck. Sandpoint’s own Mayor Marsha Ogilvie was there and shared some inspiring words of support during a short ceremony.
Cliff Warren, Community Transportation Association Mayor Marsha Ogilvie shares
of Idaho District 1 mobility manager, visits with memories and encouragement
Judith Morbeckand Aaron Calkins, of the
Coeur d'Alene office of Congressman Raul Labrador
John Lynn from the Coeur d'Alene USDA office presented a certificate of recognition for the staff, volunteers and partners of the Bonner Community Food Bank to Executive Director Alice Wallace and Board Chairwoman Bobbie Huguenin. They also presented a certificate of thanks and recognition to Anita Porter, loan officer at Panhandle State Bank. Anita and Alice worked closely with John to secure the funding for the new Food Bank facility.
Anita Porter, Panhandle State Bank, Alice Wallace and representatives
Alice Wallace, Food Bank Executive Director, from USDA
John Lynn, USDA
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place with Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, including the Food Bank’s own volunteer extraordinaire Carol Warren. Also a part of that special event were many Food Bank Board members, volunteers and staff, as well as a number of Panhandle State Bank staff.
