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PHOTO: New Mineral County food bank building arrives

MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month AGO
by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | January 13, 2026 11:00 PM

The first of two modular units built in Rathdrum, Idaho arrived and was set on the foundation of the new Community Food Bank of Mineral County last Monday. The facility continues to operate out of the Masonic Lodge on River Street until the building is completed and stocked to help provide food security for local residents. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

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