Food banks and food pantries in Idaho
Learn how, and what, food banks and free food pantries in Idaho provide help to individuals as well as entire families. Both short term, emergency assistance, such as a hot meal or free box of groceries, as well as referrals for long term needs can be met. Get free or reduced priced food, household supplies produce and more from a distribution center. Find a food bank or pantry near where you live in ID below, with links to contact information.
Many of the distribution centers are part of Second Harvest or Feeding America. The food banks that are located across the state can also refer eligible applicants to government programs (such as SNAP or WIC), charity organizations that provide free fresh or canned food, or other low income programs. Examples include Meals on Wheels for seniors in Idaho, free pet food pantries as well as WIC vouchers and more.
Local state and county food banks and pantries in ID
Many of the counties in Idaho have dozens of local charities that offer free food. They tend to be smaller locations and limited in scope and resources. However the sites can pass out free meals, give out groceries or serve holiday meals and volunteers will provide guidance to low income families. They may even offer programs such as Meals on Wheels, Christmas meals or toys and many others. Select a local ID county for a pantry in your area or scroll down for an even more extensive list.
Ada County and Boise
Bossier County
Canyon County
Kootenai County
Twin Falls County
Regional food and free grocery distribution centers in Idaho
Idaho Food Bank the main Feeding America location in the state. Address is 3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID 83642. Dial 208.336.9643. They cover, and provide assistance too, most of the counties including the Boise region. There are programs such as information on USDA backpack programs to feed students during the breaks or weekends. Or learn about Cooking Matters for healthy living on a budget, and read more on Cooking Matters free workshops. There are also Senior Nutrition - Meals on Wheels, mobile pantries and others.
- They also partner with food pantries, churches and charities and provide support in the counties of Ada (including Boise), Adams, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Blaine, Boise, Bonneville, Butte, Camas, Canyon, Caribou, Cassia, Clark, Clearwater, Custer, Elmore, Franklin, Fremont and Gem.
- As noted, this is the primary center in Idaho, so they also cover Gooding, Idaho, Jefferson, Jerome, Latah, Lemhi, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka, Nez Perce, Oneida, Owyhee, Payette, Power, Teton, Twin Falls, Valley, as well as Washington County.
The main Feeding America, Idaho Food Bank location is above. But there are more localized Satellite offices too. They include the North Central Idaho Branch at 3331 10th St., Lewiston, ID 83501. Call 208-746-2288 as well as the Eastern Idaho Branch, which is another Feeding America site at 555 S. First Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83201. For referrals, dial 208-233-8811
Community Action “Partnerships” / Agencies in Idaho help feed struggling people. There are multiple offices. Employment programs, free baskets of food, applications to SNAP food stamps in Idaho, and other support is provided. Most centers are both a clothing distributor and food pantry. They provide free food and groceries, clothing, job referrals, and information on cooking healthy and saving on food. There may be shelf stable groceries, meats, perishable items and more at client choice pantries. Find other details on how to get help from community action in ID.
Feeding America has more information on resources, including locations on other Idaho food banks and pantries. As this is the leading network in the state and nationwide. Dozens of food pantries and banks distribute free food and groceries. They also help residents sign up for WIC vouchers or SNAP food stamps. Clients of the centers may be low income families and other needy individuals across the state of Idaho with details here. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/idaho.
Idaho Hunger Relief lists various organizations that help feed people, government benefits, and hunger prevention tools. A free locator is on the website (link: https://www.idahohunger.org/community-resources). Find a local food pantry, information on Eat Smart Idaho, RX for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables and many other options out there.
Second Harvest Inland Northwest also serves parts of Idaho from 1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202. Call 509.534.6678. The Idaho counties covered include Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, as well as Shoshone. Get canned or fresh food, use the farmers market with SNAP food stamps and more. They partner with local pantries and soup kitchens across the state. Low income families, the poor, elderly and others can get assistance. They also have information on USDA commodity programs, including from the federal government and state.
Food Bank of Lewiston is only for people in that city. Address is 3323-3399 10th St, Lewiston, ID 83501. Dial - (208) 743-4362. The non-profit offers applications to USDA programs, such as school lunches, as well as has a food bank on site.
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