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FOOD

Here is a compiled list of food banks and food charities in Idaho. Some locations are listed as headquarters or main offices. You should be able to find assistance near you by checking the websites.

The Idaho Foodbank

  • Main Office 3630 E Commercial Ct,

    Meridian, ID 83642

  • Phone: 208-336-9643

  • Website: https://idahofoodbank.org/

    Idaho's largest hunger relief organization, distributing food through a network of over 440 community partners, including food pantries, community kitchens, and schools, across all 44 counties. It also operates its own mobile pantries.

Second Harvest Inland Northwest

  • Address: 1234 E Front Avenue,

    Spokane, WA 99202

  • Phone: 509-534-6678

  • Website: https://2-harvest.org/

    While based in Washington, Second Harvest is a key provider for the five northernmost counties of Idaho, supplying local food pantries and meal programs.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) Food Sites

  • Address: 450 W State St,

    Boise, ID 83702

    (IDHW main office)

  • Phone (SNAP/Food Stamps): 877-456-1233

  • Website (Food Sites Locator): https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/food-sites

    The IDHW maintains a searchable database of local food banks and pantries throughout Idaho. The department also manages the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

WIC

(Women Infant Children)

The Idaho WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) program is a federally funded program that provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and health referrals to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and young children

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This is how to apply for Idaho WIC:

Applications for WIC in Idaho are handled through the local public health districts and two Native American health agencies.

Steps to apply:

Find your local clinic. Use the signupwic.com website to locate the WIC clinic nearest you.

  1. Find your local clinic. Use the signupwic.com website to locate the WIC clinic nearest you.

  2. Contact the clinic to schedule your first appointment. Phone visits are also available.

  3. Gather documentation. You will need proof of income, Idaho residency, and identification for all family members applying.

  4. Complete the assessment. At your appointment, WIC staff will review your documents, conduct a health screening (including a blood test for iron levels), and ask you about your dietary habits.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for Idaho WIC, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Idaho resident: You must live within the state of Idaho.

  • Categorical eligibility: You must be in one of the following categories:

    • Pregnant women

    • Breastfeeding women (up to one year postpartum)

    • Postpartum women (up to six months after birth, if not breastfeeding)

    • Infants and children under five years old

  • Income eligibility: Your household income must be at or below 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. If you are already enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC.

  • Nutritional risk: A health professional must determine that you or your child are at "nutritional risk". This can be a medical condition, such as anemia, or a dietary condition, such as poor eating habits.

WIC benefits and services

The Idaho WIC program provides the following benefits at no cost:

  • Supplemental foods: Benefits are loaded onto an eWIC card, which can be used to buy specific healthy foods like milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and cereal at authorized grocery stores.

  • Nutrition education: You will receive counseling from nutritionists and dietitians on healthy eating habits for you and your family.

  • Breastfeeding support: WIC offers services to help mothers breastfeed, including peer counseling and consultations with certified lactation professionals.

  • Referrals: WIC staff can help connect you with other health and community services.

Contact information

For statewide program information or to get general help:

  • Idaho Department of Health and Welfare:

  • 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine

For local appointments and questions, contact your nearest public health district.

Find Help Idaho

  • Address: This is an online service. The collaborative is managed by various partners, including United Ways of Idaho.

  • Phone: 208-803-0030

  • Website: https://www.findhelpidaho.org/

    A free, confidential online platform that helps Idahoans find resources in their communities, including food pantries, housing assistance, and other social services.

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a baby sitting on the floor holding a wooden spoon

Meridian Food Bank

  • Address: 133 W Broadway Ave,

    Meridian, ID 83642

  • Phone: 208-888-5103

  • Website: https://www.meridianfoodbank.org

    Provides emergency food aid and other assistance to individuals and families in the Meridian and Treasure Valley areas.

Boise Rescue Mission Ministries

  • Address: 308 S 24th St,

    Boise, ID 83702

    (Administrative Office)

  • Phone: 208-343-2389

  • Website: https://boiserm.org/

    A multi-faceted ministry serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in the Treasure Valley. They provide emergency shelter, hot meals, and long-term recovery programs.

Community Food Basket -

Idaho Falls

  • Address: 245 Placer,

    Idaho Falls, ID 83403

  • Phone: 208-524-0994

  • Website: https://feedidahofalls.org/

    Helps feed those in need in the Idaho Falls community by providing food distribution and other volunteer-supported services.

South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP)

  • Twin Falls Office

    Address: 550 Washington Street S,

    Twin Falls, ID 83301

  • Burley Office

    Address: 314 E 5th Street,

    Burley, ID 83318

  • Phone: Twin Falls: 208-733-9351

  • Burley: 208-678-3514

  • Website: https://www.sccap-id.org/

    A non-profit agency serving the Magic Valley with a variety of programs, including food pantries, homeless assistance, and other support for low-income individuals and families.

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