Community Involvement - Dave Smith Motors in Idaho

Dave Smith Motors Contributes to Meals on Wheels

Dave Smith Motors is a proud supporter of Meals on Wheels, a non-profit organization that delivers meals to homebound seniors. Meals on Wheels provides a critical service by bringing nutritious food and friendly visits to seniors who may be unable to shop and cook for themselves.

Why Does Dave Smith Motors Contribute?

We know how important it is for seniors to have consistent meals delivered to their homes. When we first contributed in 2021, we were told that because of funding, the program had to cut back on the amount of meals given out. Seniors were resorting to eating dog/cat food as meals. We knew we had to step in so that these community members were taken care of. Some of these seniors ONLY see the person that delivers their meals each week—that is their only human interaction. Unfortunately, some of the people delivering the meals have also had to call in welfare checks on these seniors because food dropped off previously remained on the porch.

What Impact Have We Seen?

The program has continued to thrive, and they haven't had to cut back on meals. They have been sustained through several donations, not just ours. The Silver Valley Community is wonderful, and people really come together and help when it is needed. Meals on Wheels provides an invaluable service to the elderly and homebound in our community. For many seniors, the friendly visit and nutritious meal they receive through the program is often the highlight of their day. It helps them maintain their health and independence while remaining in their own homes. Without Meals on Wheels, many seniors would be at increased risk of malnutrition and isolation.

Dave Smith Motors is committed to supporting this vital program. Our donations help provide funding to prepare and deliver nutritious meals, as well as carry out other services like safety checks on seniors. We know our contributions are making a tangible difference in the lives of local seniors.

In 2021, we donated $50,000 to our local Meals on Wheels program. This helped them avoid cutting back on the number of meals they distribute to homebound seniors after they had lost other sources of funding. In 2022, we donated another $20,000, enabling Meals on Wheels to continue serving the growing number of seniors in need in our area. For 2023, we are again focused on raising as much support as possible. Our team at Dave Smith Motors is proud to support Meals on Wheels and give back to an organization making a difference in our area.

Annual Idaho Food Drive

The Dave Smith Motors team comes together at least once per year to collect food items for Idaho locals in need. With the help and hard work from our amazing employees, we fill the bed of a RAM Truck and donate over 1,000 lbs of food to our local food bank. With four local food banks, we plan to organize two food drives every year and alternate the food bank that we are donating to. Stay in-the-know about our community involvement efforts and join us for our next food drive!

Vitalant Blood Drive

We partnered with Vitalant and held a Blood Drive here at our Dealership. We were able to donate 22 units of blood, which has the potential to impact up to 66 lives.

If you would like to join us in giving back to the community, mark your calendar! Our next Blood Drive will be held October 25th.

The Great Easter Egg Hunt

We love to give back! Especially when it's for our community's children. We had a blast at this last Easter egg hunt. Keep updated on community events by visiting our Facebook events page.

Idaho's Interstate 90 Highway Cleanup Mission

Our Dave Smith Motors team volunteers to help clean up a portion of Interstate 90 in the Silver Valley. With the help of employee volunteers, we collect hundreds of pounds of garbage over the span of several days! We continue to clean Miles 45 & 46 on Idaho's Interstate 90 at least twice each year. Contact us if you are interested in joining our next highway cleanup!

Silver Valley Non-Profit Sign Restoration

We are committed to helping non-profit organizations throughout the Silver Valley replace or repair the signage they use to advertise their cause. So far, we have been able to buy a new sign for the Wallace Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce with many more to come!

Great American Flag Event

The Dave Smith Motors team accepts old American flags for disposal and trades them out for new flags. It is a big effort with great respect for what our American flag represents. Maintaining a new flag represents pride in our country, and when your flag is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way.

New Bleachers for the Silver Valley Little League

The Dave Smith Motors team contributed a new set of bleachers for the Silver Valley Little League.