Turkeys & More
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Turkey Distribution Day 2025

Thank You Greene Idaho Foundation

Turkeys & More graciously accepts $2500 from Greene Foundation. They have once again decided on our charity to be the beneficiary of one of their recipients in our community of their charity grants. Along with Doug Okuniewicz, Don Gross, Randy Oaks, and Todd Tondee, are among the Board Members.

Shown here are Dolly Studebaker, Turkeys & More, Todd Tondee, Director, and Jerry Flowers, Turkeys & More.

Thank You Kiwanis Club of Idaho Panhandle

The Kiwanis Club of Idaho Panhandle has been a loyal supporter of Turkeys & More for many years.  Again, this year they donated $1,500.  This amount ensures 300 people will be able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.  Turkeys & More gave out 2,100 turkeys last year and this year our requests for help are 10% higher than last.  Sadly, our donations are down by 18%.  Won’t you please help others enjoy this beloved holiday? 

Picture L – R; Mayte Eriksson, Turkeys & More Secretary; Bill Griffiths, Turkeys & More Treasurer; and Mike Wood, Kiwanis Club of Idaho Panhandle President.  

Thank You NW Specialty Hospital

Northwest Specialty Hospital — proudly physician-owned and operated in Post Falls — is one of the nation’s top-rated hospitals for patient satisfaction. With over 28 specialty services, our patients experience exceptional, personalized care, gourmet cuisine, and access to some of the most advanced robotic technology in the U.S. Honored as 2025’s Best Hospital by the North Idaho Business Journal, Northwest Specialty Hospital continues to set the standard for award-winning healthcare close to home.
 

Pictured are Candice Duke, Tami Edmunds, Shawnda Sorenson, Jerry Flowers, Nancy Nelson, Dolly Studebaker, Mayte Erickson,Jamie Narez, Kylie Ostic, Samantha Schumacker, Jamie Mohne,  Nathan Andrus, and Savannah Smidt. 

Thank You Lake City Roofing

Turkeys & More is seen here gratefully accepting a $1000 donation from Lake City Roofing.  They both love giving to the community they live in. New last year to the area from Scottsdale, AZ. They enjoy the mountains and lakes in their spare time, but most of all love our community.

Pictured are Sol Klonowski, owner, Sallie Smith Turkeys & More, and Matt Klonowski owner. 

Thank You Idaho Central Credit Union

Turkeys & More is grateful to accept a $1,000 contribution from ICCU.   ICCU has been helping members achieve financial success since 1940!  They provide the tools and resources to empower you to make smart decisions and help reach your financial goals with confidence. ICCU loves supporting local organizations that are focused on making a positive impact in our communities, and are proud to support Turkeys & More!

Pictured are John Heinz, Turkeys & More, Richard Young, Community Development Manager ICCU, Mayte Erickson, Turkeys & More. 

Thank You Washington Trust Bank

For over 123 years, Washington Trust Bank has been investing in our local community. They are proud to once again support Turkeys & More with their generosity of a $5,000 donation. Even their customers are contributing as a customer gave us a cash donation as we were taking this picture!

Dolly Studebaker, Mayte Erickson Turkeys & More, Nancy Nelson, President Turkeys & More, Julie White, Branch Manager, Shanel Cabbage, Assistant Manager, Elizabeth Schroeder, Director of Regulatory Compliance, Colleen Laford-Eckhart, Banker.

Thank You New Dawn DBC

The members of the New Dawn Duplicate Bridge Club of Coeur d’Alene prove they have more than tricks up their sleeves, by donating $1,180 so far this year to Turkeys & More. Their generous donation ensures that approximately 250 financially stressed local citizens will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Won’t you please help other vulnerable families in our community enjoy this holiday by donating to Turkeys & More? Help fight hunger and feed hope by mailing a donation to Turkeys & More, PO Box 267, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 83816, or donate safely online by visiting our website at turkeysandmore.org.

Pictured; left of the sign is John Jacobs, Director of the NewDawn Bridge club; and right of the sign is Bill Griffiths, NewDawn member and Treasurer of Turkeys & More.  

Thank You Loren's Vacuum Shop

Turkeys & More is delighted to accept a generous donation of $500 from Loren’s vacuum shop at 6055 Government Way in CDA. Kirby has been proud to support Turkeys & More for 7 years. This is the only vacuum service center in the Coeur d’Alene area and has been in business for the past 53 years. Stop in Tuesday-Friday 8-5 or Saturday 8-3 if you need help with your vacuum!  They stock supplies, and service all makes and models of vacuums. Kirby’s motto is “We sell the best, and service the rest!”

Pictured are Nancy Nelson, President of Turkeys & More, Loren Walz, owner of Kirby, and Dolly Studebaker, volunteer at Turkeys and More.

Thank You Pavilion Properties

Pavilion Properties shows they believe in community and goodwill by their very generous donation of $1,000 to Turkeys & More. Their contribution will make a traditional Thanksgiving dinner a reality for approximately 125 people. Turkeys & More’s goal this year is to provide 11,000 people with a holiday meal. Won’t you please join others in our community and donate? Any size donation is gratefully received. To donate: visit our website at turkeysandmore.org, or mail a check to Turkeys & More, P.O. Box 267, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
 
Pictures from Left: Denny Tweed, Pavilion Properties; John Jacobs, Turkeys & More I.T.; and Bill Griffiths, Turkeys & More Treasurer.

Thank You CDA Garden Club

The Coeur d’Alene Garden Club graciously donated $500 to Turkeys & More, proving they nurture more than just plants. They support our community and fight hunger and feed hope! Their generous donation will help provide a traditional thanksgiving meal to vulnerable families in Kootenai County. Turkeys & More’s goal this year is to feed 11,000 people at Thanksgiving but we need help in achieving this goal. If you would like to make Thanksgiving a reality for those in need you can donate by visiting our website at turkeysandmore.org or mail a check to Turkeys & More, PO Box 267, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 83816. 
 

Pictured from left, Garden Club members; Jill Marfice, Secretary; Cheryl Christensen, Board member; Carolyn Selbicky, Vice President; Viviana Finney, Treasurer; and Bill Griffiths, Turkeys & More, Treasurer.  

 

Thank You P1FCU

P1FCU is proud to support Turkeys & More and their mission to fight hunger and to feed hope in our community. Sponsoring this amazing organization allows us to live out the credit union difference—people helping people and building stronger, more inclusive communities. Shown here Turkeys & More gratefully accepts P1FCU generous donation of $500 again this year. 
 
Shown are Jerry Flowers, VP of T&M, John Heinz, Volunteer, Ashley Slater, P1FCU Community Development Specialist for the Northern Region, Sallie Smith, Volunteer, Bill Griffiths, Treasurer of T&M, and Dolly Studebaker, Volunteer. 

Thank You Monogram Homes

Levi Snyder, General Manager of Monogram Homes is shown here in recognition of their $1000 donation to Turkeys & More. Also pictured are Jerry Flowers, VP of Turkeys & More, and Mayte Ericksson.

Owned by Clifford Mort, Monogram has been building homes here since 1985. We have gratefully accepted their support every year to help provide over 2,100 turkeys for free at Thanksgiving to those families in need here in Kootenai County. Every year our nonprofit organization, Turkeys & More, depends on generous businesses like them and individuals like you to raise enough funds to feed families that otherwise would not be able to provide a Thanksgiving feast on their own.

Thank You Windermere Foundation

Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty on behalf of the Windermere Foundation awarded $500.00 to Turkeys and More non-profit organization to support their Turkeys and More 2025 program.   Funds will be used to purchase turkeys and Thanksgiving food items for low-income or homeless residents.   Money is requested in advance of the holiday season so the organization can take advantage of lower prices. Their target is to assist 11,000 individuals in Kootenai County and surrounding area with the help of local food banks.   

Pictured L to R: Shawn White, agent Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty; Pat Krug, designated Broker Coeur d’Alene Realty; Joan Genter, agent CDA Realty; Richard Jurvelin, Windermere Foundation Rep.; Jerry Flowers VP Turkeys and More; Dolly Studebaker volunteer Turkeys and More; Jennifer Smock, managing broker, CDA Realty; Dan Hummer, Joel Greiner and Aron Tesulov agents CDA

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Turkeys & More supporting the community

Turkeys & More at the Bacon, Bloodys and Brews festival with the Hayden Chamber of Commerce.
Pictured are Turkey Team members Bill,  Mayte’, and Carolyn

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Thank You Coeur d'Alene Aerie 486 Eagles

The Coeur d’Alene Aerie 486 Eagles stepped up, once again, with a $1,500 donation to Turkeys & More. Their donation will help pay for 2,100 Thanksgiving turkeys to be given to local families that are financially stressed. Turkeys & More estimates that 11,000 people will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner in the comfort of their own home because of the wonderful support and donations from the Eagles and others in the community that want to help. Turkeys & More is extremely grateful to the Eagles who have donated for the last eight years for a grand total of $8,500.

If you would like to help please email us at: turkeysandmorecda@gmail.com

Pictured L-R:
Bill Griffiths, T&M Treasurer; Sandy Stach, Aerie member; Ranch Stach, Aerie Trustee; Laura Sutherland, Junior Past Worthy President; Jamie Walton II, Inside Guard; Matt Sullivan, Aerie Trustee; Judey Brown, Aerie Trustee; Gary Ghirarduzzi, Worthy Vice President; Dustin Okon, Past Worthy President; and Mayte Eriksson, T&M Secretary.

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