Boise City
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Local offices in Boise City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Boise Utility Billing
Help here
- Utility billsGet help with your city utility account, bill, or payment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofboise.org
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Boise Office - Westgate Building
1720 Westgate Dr, Boise, ID 83704
Help here
- Health and social service programsContact the office to ask about state health and social service programs and whether you need to visit in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Older adults · City office
Dick Eardley Senior Center
Help here
- Programs for older adultsOlder adults can join social, learning, and wellness programs at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofboise.org
Jobs and training · State office
Idaho Department of Labor, Boise Office
317 W Main St, 1st Floor, East, Boise, ID 83735
Help here
- Job search assistanceGet help with job searches, career information, and computer or internet access.
- Unemployment insurance helpAsk staff for help filing or understanding an unemployment insurance claim.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov
State office
Ada County DMV, Boise Driver Services
400 N Benjamin Ln, Boise, ID 83704
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew an Idaho driver license or identification card at this office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Library · City office
Boise Public Library
715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Help here
- Library services and programsUse library materials, computers, learning resources, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boisepubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Boise General Inquiries
150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Help here
- City information and helpCall with questions about city services or to find the right city office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofboise.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Boise Parks and Recreation
1104 Royal Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs, classes, and activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofboise.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, 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 City3315 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705
Hours
- Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch to go
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 City1088 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.
Listed on tccidaho.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Boise Kitchen Collective
1.5 miles from the center of Boise City511 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
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 City537 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
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 City950 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
Hours
- Mon4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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 City775 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.
Listed on boisecathedral.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Boise City
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
The Idaho Foodbank
3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID 83642
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
El-Ada, Inc.
701 E 44th St., #1, Garden City, ID 83714-4890
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Ada County
Boise City is in Ada County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Idaho CareLine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988