During the past month or so, we’ve seen the Idaho community come together like never before. It seems like no matter what part of the state you’re in, you can always find a neighbor waiting to lend a helping hand. Small businesses are especially being impacted during this time but instead of packing up and closing down, Pack River Store in Sandpoint is doing their part to help the community. For several weeks now, they’ve offered free sack lunches for those who need it, along with offering delicious food for both takeout and take-and-bake. It’s businesses like this that make us proud to be fellow Idahoans, so let’s definitely acknowledge the awesome work this humble general store is doing!
Located 12 miles northeast of Sandpoint in North Idaho, Pack River Store is a humble establishment that locals have loved for decades. Like most businesses in today's climate, they were forced to make massive changes to the way they do business.
Those changes include switching to takeout and curbside delivery only for their delicious food offerings. Pack River Store offers a full menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. They also boast wine, beer, and tasty homemade baked goods.
However, the store's owners didn't stop there. Owners Alex and Brittany Jacobson immediately set to work on a new program that would provide 100 free sack lunches to kids in the community every Friday. In an area where many kids depend on school for their lunch every day, this program has been a lifesaver.
Additionally, the store is offering a rotating selection of take-and-bake dishes including homemade lasagna, enchiladas, and casseroles for people to purchase and bake at home. Grocery shortages and "stay at home" orders across the state have made planning for meals difficult for many, so this is the store's way of taking a bit of the pressure off.
The store's regular menu is still available to order from, and ordering takeout is highly encouraged so that the good people at Pack River Store can keep everything afloat during this time. If you live in the area, be sure to try out one of their hearty home-style dishes!
There's something for everyone on their menu, whether you're in the mood for a simple and fresh salad, hot cup of soup, or burger with all of the fixings.
It seems like no matter what type of hardship is thrown at us, Idahoans always find a way to come together. The folks at Pack River Store in Sandpoint are proving just that, so be sure to support them by ordering one of their famous home-style meals.
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