Mobile food bank distribution Aug. 11

BONNER FERRY — Second Harvest’s Mobile Food Bank will hold a free food distribution on Thursday, Aug. 11.

This event is open to the public and all those families in need of food assistance. No appointment or documentation of food assistance is necessary. Second Harvest does request that if anyone is planning on helping out a neighbor in need, please come prepared with a note from the neighbor. The event will be held regardless of the weather.

Food bank staff ask patrons to bring a box for their food. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry, ID.

It was stated that they provide approximately 225 families in Boundary County, or 550 to 600 people, with food. 20-25 volunteer assist in providing this free service.

Organizers said that it takes about one to one and half hours to set up for the mobile food bank. In addtion, if people require assistance placing the items in personal vehicles, the volunteers are able to assist.

The free event is possible because Second Harvest procures food from beef farmers in Washington and Idaho, retail companies and growers attempting to draw interest to their new produce.

Occasionally, they receive donated items such as health products and light bulbs. According to a Second Harvest Mobile volunteer, the charge to the community per delivery truck has generously has been covered by local churches and several families.

When staff looked over Boundary County demographics, they recognized the need for four trucks a year.

Most areas that they serve get two trucks a year.

Information: 267-2894 at 509-252-6270.