Ada County

Local offices in Ada County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Ada County Indigent Services

  252 E. Front St., Suite 199, Boise, ID 83702

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceAsk about county help with certain urgent medical costs and other eligible expenses.
  Call 208-287-7960DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adacounty.id.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Central District Health WIC

  707 N. Armstrong Pl., Boise, ID 83704

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 208-327-7400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdh.idaho.gov

• State office

  Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Boise Office - Westgate Building

  1720 Westgate Dr., Boise, ID 83704

  Help here

  • Self-Reliance benefits assistanceGet help with applications for food, child care, health coverage, cash, and energy assistance.Apply online
  • Child support servicesGet information and help with child support services.
  Call 877-456-1233DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Central District Health

  707 N. Armstrong Pl., Boise, ID 83704

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesFind health clinic, counseling, child health, and community health services for Ada County residents.Read more
  Call 208-375-5211DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdh.idaho.gov

• State office

  Idaho 211 CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ada County Court Assistance Office

  200 W. Front St., Room 1171, Boise, ID 83702

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet information about court forms and procedures for common legal matters.
  Call 208-287-6963DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging

  1505 S. Eagle Rd., Suite 120, Meridian, ID 83642

  Help here

  • Information and assistance for older adults and caregiversGet connected to local services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 208-898-7060DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a3ssa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Ada County Emergency Management and Community Resilience

  7200 Barrister Dr., Boise, ID 83704

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information to help prepare for emergencies and disasters.
  Call 208-577-4750DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adacounty.id.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Idaho Department of Labor Boise Local Office

  317 W. Main St., First Floor, East, Boise, ID 83735

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment helpGet help with job searches, career information, and unemployment claims.
  Call 208-332-3575DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov

• State office · County office

  Ada County Driver Services - Boise

  400 N. Benjamin Ln., Boise, ID 83704

  Help here

  • Driver licensingApply for or renew an Idaho driver license or identification card.
  Call 208-577-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Ada Community Library

  10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise, ID 83709

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use library learning resources.
  Call 208-362-0181DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adalib.org

Ada County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Ada County, closest to the center of Boise City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Saturday Lunch

  Whitney United Methodist Church

  0.8 miles from the center of Boise City

  3315 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705

  Hours

  • Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch to go
  Call 208-343-2892DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on whitneyumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Community Center Food Pantry

  The Community Center

  1.2 miles from the center of Boise City

  1088 N Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706

  Hours

  • Mon3 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu5 PM to 8 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 5 PM

  What to bring: Write down how many people are in your household or group.

  Call 208-336-3870DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on tccidaho.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Boise Kitchen Collective

  1.5 miles from the center of Boise City

  511 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83702

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No questions asked

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sites.google.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  A.L.P.H.A. Choice Food Pantry

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  1.9 miles from the center of Boise City

  537 W Bannock St, Ste 100, Boise, ID 83702

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Pantry hours will be all day Thursday and Friday.

  Who can come: People living with or affected by HIV and AIDS

  Call 208-424-7799DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on alphaidaho.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  First Presbyterian Church Boise Food Pantry

  First Presbyterian Church Boise

  2 miles from the center of Boise City

  950 W State St, Boise, ID 83702

  Hours

  • Mon4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  Call 208-345-3441DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fpcboise.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. John's Food Bank

  St. John's Cathedral

  2.2 miles from the center of Boise City

  775 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM

  Who can come: Everyone is welcome

  What to bring: Bring a photo ID. Clients may receive food assistance up to two times per calendar month.

  Call 208-342-3511DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on boisecathedral.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ada County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Ada County

• Boise City
• Eagle
• Garden City
• Kuna
• Meridian
• Star

Idaho programs by kind of help

These are run by Idaho and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026