COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d’Alene firefighters are hitting the pavement in a fight against hunger. Coeur d’Alene Firefighters Local 710 are hosting their annual food drive for back to school from September 1-7.
Firefighters will trade their firefighting gear for a vintage fire truck to drive around in the community in hopes of getting food donations.
“This isn’t just a drive; it’s a full-throttle community effort,” said Local 710 spokesperson, Firefighter Darren Tolan. “We’ve seen incredible generosity during our Christmas drives, collecting hundreds of thousands of pounds of food over the past decade. Now, we’re counting on that same spirit to keep our neighbors fed during these challenging summer months.”
Here’s how you can help:
- Spot the Truck: Keep an eye out for the vintage fire truck making its rounds across town
- Drop Off Donations: Bring non-perishable food items or cash donations to the truck during its route
- Spread the Word: Share the news with friends, family, and neighbors to maximize the impact
Route:
- Sunday - Sept. 1st (4:00 – 8:30) South of Appleway, West of 7th
- Monday Sept. 2nd (4:00 – 8:30) South of Appleway, East of 7th
- Tuesday - Sept. 3rd (4:00 – 8:30) East of Hwy 95, North of Appleway
- Wednesday - Sept. 4th (4:00 – 8:30) West of 95, North of Appleway,South of Kathleen
- Thursday - Sept. 5th (4:00 – 8:30) West of 95, North of Kathleen and South of Hanley
- Friday- Sept. 6th - (4:00 – 8:30) West of 95, East of Atlas Rd, North of Hanley, South of Prairie
- Saturday - Sept. 7th (4:00 – 8:30) West of Atlas Rd, North of Hanley Ave, South of Prairie
