Kiwanis and Community Partners Serve 320 Families at Second Harvest Food Distribution
On October 8, the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene once again partnered with Second Harvest Inland Northwest to help distribute much-needed food to local families. The event, held at Community United Methodist Church in Coeur d’Alene, brought together volunteers from several organizations, all united by a common goal: helping our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Joining our Kiwanis volunteers were members of the church’s United Women in Faith, Wells Fargo Bank, our own Aktion Club, and other dedicated community volunteers.
An Early Start to a Busy Day
The need for food assistance was evident well before the distribution was scheduled to begin. Cars began lining up a couple of hours ahead of the official start time, prompting organizers to get things underway early.
For the next four and a half hours, volunteers worked together to direct traffic, organize food, and load groceries into waiting vehicles. The steady stream of families kept everyone busy, but the teamwork and positive attitudes made the day a rewarding experience.
By the end of the event, 320 families had received food assistance!
Our Aktion Club Members Step Up!
One of the most gratifying aspects of the day was the participation of several members of our Aktion Club.
Aktion Club is a Kiwanis-sponsored service organization – affiliated with Specialized Needs Recreation – for adults with disabilities, providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, build friendships, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Our Aktion Club members enthusiastically joined the effort, working alongside fellow volunteers and taking genuine pride in helping others. Their energy, smiles, and eagerness to serve were wonderful to see.
For these members, the event was more than an opportunity to volunteer. It was a chance to make a real difference in the lives of their neighbors – and they clearly loved every minute of it!
Their participation was a great reminder that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and service is most meaningful when everyone has an opportunity to participate.
Community Partnerships Make It Possible
Events like this demonstrate what can happen when local organizations come together in service.
We extend our sincere thanks to Second Harvest Inland Northwest for its continuing work to address hunger in our region, to Community United Methodist Church United Women in Faith for hosting the distribution, Wells Fargo Bank, our Aktion Club, and all the other volunteers who generously contributed their time and energy.
We are especially proud of our Aktion Club members and grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside them.
320 families served. Four and a half hours of teamwork. One community coming together to make a difference.
That’s what Kiwanis is all about!
Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene — Serving the Children of the World and Strengthening Our Community.
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"Take95 north. We are one road beyond Bayview. Turn right on Blacktail Road. Youwill go about 1 mile. On the right, you will see a silo in a field just beforeyou start to turn into a slight curve. Our driveway is on the right, justbeyond the silo. Once you pull through the gate, turn left before the shed andfollow it back to the lodge."
🥫🚗 320 FAMILIES SERVED — ANOTHER GREAT DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE! 💙
On October 8, the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene once again teamed up with Second Harvest Inland Northwest to distribute food to local families at Community United Methodist Church.
The need was clear! Cars began lining up a couple of hours before the scheduled start, so volunteers got to work early. Over the next 4½ hours, 320 families received much-needed food assistance!
👏 We were grateful to be joined by volunteers from the United Women in Faith, Wells Fargo Bank, our Aktion Club, and other community members who generously gave their time.
🌟 A special shout-out to our amazing Aktion Club members! Several joined us for the distribution, enthusiastically pitching in and enjoying the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to their community. Seeing their pride, energy, and joy in serving others was one of the highlights of the day!
Events like this remind us what can be accomplished when neighbors and community organizations work together.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this another successful food distribution!
📸 Read the full story and see photos on our Kiwanis website:
Our annual Installation Banquet on September 30 was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate an incredibly busy and successful year for the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene—and, most importantly, to recognize the members who made it all happen.
Throughout the past year, our members gave generously of their time, talents, and resources, participating in a remarkable variety of service projects, supporting local organizations and young people, strengthening our community partnerships, and enjoying plenty of fellowship along the way. Thank you to every one of our members who helped make the year such a success!
And, of course, the banquet marked the beginning of a new Kiwanis year. Kim Cummings was installed as President, Jeanie Nugent as President-Elect, with Kathy Bush continuing as Secretary and Matt Palmer as Treasurer. Mike Lane moves into the role of Immediate Past President, and we welcomed our new and returning Board members.
The evening also included a special recognition as Matt Palmer was named our 2025–26 Kiwanian of the Year, honoring his service and contributions to the club during the past year.
We’re grateful to everyone who served in a leadership role this past year and to those who have stepped forward to lead us in 2026–27. But most of all, thank you to all of our members. Everything our club accomplishes is possible because of your willingness to serve.
It was a great year—and we’re excited to see what we can accomplish together in the next one!
👉 Read more about the past year's accomplishments, our new leadership team, and the Installation Banquet on our website:
Lake City Key Club Starts the Year with Service! 💙
The Lake City High School Key Club kicked off its new year of community service with a cleanup at McEuen Park on October 10.
Seven Key Club members spent about two hours on the project, joined by Key Club advisor Jamie Hardin and our own Mike Lane, Immediate Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene.
We’re incredibly proud of these young people and their commitment to service, leadership, and personal growth. One of the great joys of sponsoring the Lake City Key Club is getting to serve alongside them—and watching them grow and mature along the way.
This is just their first service project of the school year. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead!
👉 Read more and see what our Lake City Key Club is up to:
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Kiwanis and Community Partners Serve 320 Families at Second Harvest Food Distribution
On October 8, the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene once again partnered with Second Harvest Inland Northwest to help distribute much-needed food to local families. The event, held at Community United Methodist Church in Coeur d’Alene, brought together volunteers from several organizations, all united by a common goal: helping our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Joining our Kiwanis volunteers were members of the church’s United Women in Faith, Wells Fargo Bank, our own Aktion Club, and other dedicated community volunteers.
An Early Start to a Busy Day
The need for food assistance was evident well before the distribution was scheduled to begin. Cars began lining up a couple of hours ahead of the official start time, prompting organizers to get things underway early.
For the next four and a half hours, volunteers worked together to direct traffic, organize food, and load groceries into waiting vehicles. The steady stream of families kept everyone busy, but the teamwork and positive attitudes made the day a rewarding experience.
By the end of the event, 320 families had received food assistance!
Our Aktion Club Members Step Up!
One of the most gratifying aspects of the day was the participation of several members of our Aktion Club.
Aktion Club is a Kiwanis-sponsored service organization – affiliated with Specialized Needs Recreation – for adults with disabilities, providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, build friendships, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Our Aktion Club members enthusiastically joined the effort, working alongside fellow volunteers and taking genuine pride in helping others. Their energy, smiles, and eagerness to serve were wonderful to see.
For these members, the event was more than an opportunity to volunteer. It was a chance to make a real difference in the lives of their neighbors – and they clearly loved every minute of it!
Their participation was a great reminder that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and service is most meaningful when everyone has an opportunity to participate.
Community Partnerships Make It Possible
Events like this demonstrate what can happen when local organizations come together in service.
We extend our sincere thanks to Second Harvest Inland Northwest for its continuing work to address hunger in our region, to Community United Methodist Church United Women in Faith for hosting the distribution, Wells Fargo Bank, our Aktion Club, and all the other volunteers who generously contributed their time and energy.
We are especially proud of our Aktion Club members and grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside them.
320 families served. Four and a half hours of teamwork. One community coming together to make a difference.
That’s what Kiwanis is all about!
Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene — Serving the Children of the World and Strengthening Our Community.
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"Take95 north. We are one road beyond Bayview. Turn right on Blacktail Road. Youwill go about 1 mile. On the right, you will see a silo in a field just beforeyou start to turn into a slight curve. Our driveway is on the right, justbeyond the silo. Once you pull through the gate, turn left before the shed andfollow it back to the lodge."
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🥫🚗 320 FAMILIES SERVED — ANOTHER GREAT DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE! 💙
On October 8, the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene once again teamed up with Second Harvest Inland Northwest to distribute food to local families at Community United Methodist Church.
The need was clear! Cars began lining up a couple of hours before the scheduled start, so volunteers got to work early. Over the next 4½ hours, 320 families received much-needed food assistance!
👏 We were grateful to be joined by volunteers from the United Women in Faith, Wells Fargo Bank, our Aktion Club, and other community members who generously gave their time.
🌟 A special shout-out to our amazing Aktion Club members! Several joined us for the distribution, enthusiastically pitching in and enjoying the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to their community. Seeing their pride, energy, and joy in serving others was one of the highlights of the day!
Events like this remind us what can be accomplished when neighbors and community organizations work together.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this another successful food distribution!
📸 Read the full story and see photos on our Kiwanis website:
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Celebrating a Great Year of Kiwanis Service! 🎉
Our annual Installation Banquet on September 30 was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate an incredibly busy and successful year for the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene—and, most importantly, to recognize the members who made it all happen.
Throughout the past year, our members gave generously of their time, talents, and resources, participating in a remarkable variety of service projects, supporting local organizations and young people, strengthening our community partnerships, and enjoying plenty of fellowship along the way. Thank you to every one of our members who helped make the year such a success!
And, of course, the banquet marked the beginning of a new Kiwanis year. Kim Cummings was installed as President, Jeanie Nugent as President-Elect, with Kathy Bush continuing as Secretary and Matt Palmer as Treasurer. Mike Lane moves into the role of Immediate Past President, and we welcomed our new and returning Board members.
The evening also included a special recognition as Matt Palmer was named our 2025–26 Kiwanian of the Year, honoring his service and contributions to the club during the past year.
We’re grateful to everyone who served in a leadership role this past year and to those who have stepped forward to lead us in 2026–27. But most of all, thank you to all of our members. Everything our club accomplishes is possible because of your willingness to serve.
It was a great year—and we’re excited to see what we can accomplish together in the next one!
👉 Read more about the past year's accomplishments, our new leadership team, and the Installation Banquet on our website:
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Lake City Key Club Starts the Year with Service! 💙
The Lake City High School Key Club kicked off its new year of community service with a cleanup at McEuen Park on October 10.
Seven Key Club members spent about two hours on the project, joined by Key Club advisor Jamie Hardin and our own Mike Lane, Immediate Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Coeur d’Alene.
We’re incredibly proud of these young people and their commitment to service, leadership, and personal growth. One of the great joys of sponsoring the Lake City Key Club is getting to serve alongside them—and watching them grow and mature along the way.
This is just their first service project of the school year. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead!
👉 Read more and see what our Lake City Key Club is up to:
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