COEUR d'ALENE - Not too shabby for a new nonprofit formed mid-year to fill a need for Thanksgiving.

Started over the summer by Jim and Debbie Myers of Coeur d'Alene, Turkeys for All has raised about $18,000 for the Community Action Partnership food bank in Coeur d'Alene to use as it sees fit during the holiday season.

Most of that amount - $13,000 - was raised during the all-volunteer nonprofit's dinner and auction fundraiser at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn in October.

"For not even existing for a full year yet, we think we've done very well," said Debbie Myers, a real estate agent at Windermere. "That's the community we live in. We've all pulled together. We're looking forward to a dinner auction again next year with more items and more volunteers."

Jim Myers is a CAP volunteer.

Turkeys for All seeks donations year-round, so the effort is ongoing.

"We're working closely with (CAP) to fill their needs," Debbie said.

"If they need turkeys, we'll get them turkeys. If they need stuffing, we'll get them stuffing. We're just a phone call away," Debbie added.

To make a tax-deductible donation, checks should be made payable to Turkeys for All, and mailed to 213 E. Lakeview Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814. Info: www.turkeysforall.org or www.facebook.com/turkeysforall

You can also stop by any branch of Panhandle State Bank and advise the teller you wish to make a donation.