Kroc Center collects supplies for first responders

The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene has created a drop-off and distribution center to collect community donations to support local law enforcement agencies, as well as fire and emergency medical services.

Approved items may be dropped off Monday–Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the garage on the west side of The Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. The Kroc Center cannot accept clothing, personal items or food.

The following items are needed:

- Hand Sanitizer

- Paper Towels

- Sanitizing Wipes

- Disinfectant Spray/Cleaners

- Safety Eyewear

Kroc Center employees and volunteers are working from home to help local hospitals, medical clinics and Heritage Health with the need for homemade medical masks.

Cash donations are needed for bulk supplies and emergency assistance. Donations can be made online at kroccda.org. All funds benefit COVID-19 response efforts in Kootenai County.

Although regular Kroc membership activities are suspended, Kroc Members are encouraged to take advantage of the new virtual workout program, which currently includes fifteen classes per week. Members can visit www.kroccda.org/groupex and follow the instructions to access the classes and find the class schedule.

For accurate and current information, members and the public are encouraged to go to The Kroc Center website www.kroccda.org/notice. The emergency services hotline number is 208.763.0777 and is available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.