Hunger Stories
Kathy's Story
Kathy and her husband have been in a financial bind since she was laid off from her job as an industrial laborer, one month ago. At 45, Kathy suffers from a severe type of a... more >>
Kathy and her husband have been in a financial bind since she was laid off from her job as an industrial laborer, one month ago. At 45, Kathy suffers from a severe type of a... more >>
Kelly and Greg's Story
Kelley and Greg know that life can change in an instant. The couple lost their home in Hauser Lake, Idaho to an electrical fire early this spring. Within a few weeks, they g... more >>
Kelley and Greg know that life can change in an instant. The couple lost their home in Hauser Lake, Idaho to an electrical fire early this spring. Within a few weeks, they g... more >>
Randy's Story
Randy was three semesters away from a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho when the economy took its toll and he lost ... more >>
Randy was three semesters away from a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho when the economy took its toll and he lost ... more >>
Marlana's Story
Marlana and Brad are among thousands of local families who stepped down a rung on the economic ladder during the past year. Brad, a 39-year-old welder, was laid of... more >>
Marlana and Brad are among thousands of local families who stepped down a rung on the economic ladder during the past year. Brad, a 39-year-old welder, was laid of... more >>
Ashley's Story
Ashley was gutsy enough to compete in a profession typically dominated by men. But when a work injury hit and she found it difficult to walk and stand, the mother of two was ... more >>
Ashley was gutsy enough to compete in a profession typically dominated by men. But when a work injury hit and she found it difficult to walk and stand, the mother of two was ... more >>
Billye's Story
They pulled at her heart strings from the very beginning. Twin boys weighing barely four pounds each, born to a drug addicted mom and needing a loving home. Seven years ago... more >>
They pulled at her heart strings from the very beginning. Twin boys weighing barely four pounds each, born to a drug addicted mom and needing a loving home. Seven years ago... more >>
John and Reba’s Story
As a former logger, John, a 59-year-old North Idaho resident, was accustomed to physical labor. But when a work-related accident broke his neck and damaged six disks in his... more >>
As a former logger, John, a 59-year-old North Idaho resident, was accustomed to physical labor. But when a work-related accident broke his neck and damaged six disks in his... more >>
Agency Spotlight: Salvation Army
Lisa has gone through some tough financial times since being diagnosed with acute diabetes and neuropathy in 2004. The 41-year-old struggles to maintain blood sugar levels ... more >>
Lisa has gone through some tough financial times since being diagnosed with acute diabetes and neuropathy in 2004. The 41-year-old struggles to maintain blood sugar levels ... more >>
Bobby's Story
As a former military man, 66-year-old Bobby has a tough attitude toward cancer. With eight grandchildren to chase around the yard, the Hillyard resident is determined to beat... more >>
As a former military man, 66-year-old Bobby has a tough attitude toward cancer. With eight grandchildren to chase around the yard, the Hillyard resident is determined to beat... more >>
June's Story
Economic woes struck June’s family of eight at an inconvenient time. June had given up her job to focus on parenting a teenage son with severe ADHD and to help her mother, ... more >>
Economic woes struck June’s family of eight at an inconvenient time. June had given up her job to focus on parenting a teenage son with severe ADHD and to help her mother, ... more >>
Amy's Story
As a mother of two battling a life-threatening blood disease, 35-year-old Amy worries about nutrition. She and her 2-year-old son, Zachary, who was born with a colon disord... more >>
As a mother of two battling a life-threatening blood disease, 35-year-old Amy worries about nutrition. She and her 2-year-old son, Zachary, who was born with a colon disord... more >>
Agency Spotlight: Our Place
Ask Peggy Sammons what gets her to work each day at Our Place Community Ministries and the conversation turns quickly to the people who are helped. Sammons, Executive Direct... more >>
Ask Peggy Sammons what gets her to work each day at Our Place Community Ministries and the conversation turns quickly to the people who are helped. Sammons, Executive Direct... more >>
Shirley's Story
Shirley was there for her friends when they needed help. She would drive them to the Harrington Food Bank when they were running low on groceries. That's what good friends do... more >>
Shirley was there for her friends when they needed help. She would drive them to the Harrington Food Bank when they were running low on groceries. That's what good friends do... more >>
Agency Spotlight: Women's Hearth
Inside a storefront with big windows clad in lacy curtains, women who’ve experienced a world of hurt find a respite from the cold. Some visit briefly to take a shower and ge... more >>
Inside a storefront with big windows clad in lacy curtains, women who’ve experienced a world of hurt find a respite from the cold. Some visit briefly to take a shower and ge... more >>
Kristina's Story
Kristina learned at a young age that it’s tough to raise a child while working minimum wage jobs. The 25-year-old, who’s completing a two-year college degree in office admin... more >>
Kristina learned at a young age that it’s tough to raise a child while working minimum wage jobs. The 25-year-old, who’s completing a two-year college degree in office admin... more >>
Stephanie's Story
Raising four children on a single income is difficult for Stephanie and her husband. The Coeur d’Alene couple lives a family-focused life that’s based on necessities,... more >>
Raising four children on a single income is difficult for Stephanie and her husband. The Coeur d’Alene couple lives a family-focused life that’s based on necessities,... more >>
Kathy's Story
Kathy and her husband have been in a financial bind since she was laid off... more >>
Kathy and her husband have been in a financial bind since she was laid off... more >>
Kelly and Greg's Story
Kelley and Greg know that life can change in an instant. The couple lost ... more >>
Kelley and Greg know that life can change in an instant. The couple lost ... more >>
Randy's Story
Randy was three semesters away from a bachelor’s degree in business admini... more >>
Randy was three semesters away from a bachelor’s degree in business admini... more >>
