Caldwell

Local offices in Caldwell

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Caldwell Housing Authority

  22730 Farmway Road, Caldwell, ID 83607

  Help here

  • Affordable rental housingApply for affordable rental housing in Caldwell if you meet the eligibility rules.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-459-2232DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Caldwell Utility Billing

  205 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and trash service and billsGet help starting or stopping city utility service and paying or asking about a bill.Apply online
  • Caldwell Cares water bill assistanceEligible households may apply for limited help paying a past-due city water bill through the Salvation Army.Read more
  Call 208-455-3001DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Caldwell Senior Center

  1009 Everett St, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsSeniors can come for weekday meals, activities, classes, and social time.
  Call 208-459-0132DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Caldwell Office

  3402 Franklin Rd, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesVisit or call the office for child and family services, including foster care and kinship support.
  • Home and community based servicesAsk about personal care, home and community based services, and nursing home assistance.
  Call 208-455-7000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Idaho Department of Labor, Caldwell Office

  4514 Thomas Jefferson St, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment questions at the local office.Apply online
  Call 208-364-7781DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · County office

  Canyon County Driver's License Unit

  6107 Graye Lane, Caldwell, ID 83607

  Help here

  • Driver's licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew an Idaho driver's license or identification card at the local licensing office.
  Call 208-454-7487DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Caldwell Public Library

  1010 Dearborn St, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and join free library programs.
  Call 208-459-3242DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Caldwell

  205 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and contacting city departments.
  Call 208-455-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Caldwell Parks and Recreation

  710 Irving St, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and park reservationsFind recreation classes and activities, register for programs, and reserve city parks.Apply online
  Call 208-455-3060DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Caldwell, Idaho website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Caldwell first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  HUB 365 Food Pantry

  HUB 365

  16 miles from the center of Caldwell

  915 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713

  Hours

  • Sat2 PM to 4 PM
  Call 208-986-0050DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thehub365.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Amity Food Pantry

  Cathedral of the Rockies

  19 miles from the center of Caldwell

  4464 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID 83709

  Hours

  • Mon4:30 PM to 6:45 PM

  Who can come: All in need

  What to bring: No ID required

  Call 208-362-2168DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  The Community Center Food Pantry

  The Community Center

  21 miles from the center of Caldwell

  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

• Food pantry

  St. Mary's Community Food Pantry

  21 miles from the center of Caldwell

  3890 West State Street, Boise, ID 83703

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Individuals in need, regardless of religious affiliation

  Call 208-345-2734DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Saturday Lunch

  Whitney United Methodist Church

  22 miles from the center of Caldwell

  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

• Free meals

  Boise Kitchen Collective

  22 miles from the center of Caldwell

  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

Nonprofits that serve Caldwell

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

Job help near Caldwell

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Caldwell

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1 mile away

  4514 Thomas Jefferson Street, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

  Call 208-364-7781DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026

• Youth program

  Community Council of Idaho Inc. - YouthBuild

  1.8 miles away

  317 Happy Day Blvd., Suite 250, Caldwell, ID 83607

  Call 208-453-3100DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Community Council of Idaho Inc. - Caldwell

  1.8 miles away

  317 Happy Day Blvd., Suite 180, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Call 208-454-8604DirectionsWebsite

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Canyon County

Caldwell is in Canyon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Canyon County Indigent Services

  1115 Albany St, Room 250, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceApply for county emergency assistance if you meet the program rules.
  Call 208-454-7419DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Southwest District Health WIC Clinic

  315 Stampede Dr, Nampa, ID 83687

  Help here

  • WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 208-455-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Caldwell

  3402 Franklin Road, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Public assistance and health coverageVisit the local office to ask about state assistance and health coverage programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · State office

  211 Idaho CareLine

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, and other community resources.Apply online
  Call 800-926-2588Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Southwest District Health

  13307 Miami Lane, Caldwell, ID 83607

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district for public health programs and services in Canyon County.
  Call 208-455-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Canyon County Court Assistance Office

  1115 Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet help with court forms and information about representing yourself.
  Call 208-454-7455DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Canyon County

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