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Local offices in Elmore County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Elmore County Social Services
150 S 4th E, Suite 3, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Social services assistanceContact the county about help with social services and indigent assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elmorecounty.org
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health, Mountain Home Office
520 E 8th St. N, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- WICEligible families with young children can get nutritious food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and health referrals through WIC.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdh.idaho.gov
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Mountain Home Office
520 E 8th St. N, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsGet help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Elmore County Court Assistance Office
150 S 4th E, Suite 4, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Civil court self-helpGet court forms, document review, and information for civil matters such as divorce, custody, and small claims.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a3ssa.com
Veterans · County office
Elmore County Veterans Service Officer
515 E 2nd S, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims assistanceGet help preparing claims for veterans benefits and other eligible privileges.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elmorecounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Elmore County Emergency Management
2280 American Legion Blvd., Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information to help prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on elmorecounty.org
State office
Elmore County Driver Services, Mountain Home
125 S. 5th E. St., Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew an Idaho driver license and ask about driver testing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Library · City office
Mountain Home Public Library
790 N 10th E, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or use public computers and printing services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mhlibrary.org
Local office · County office
Elmore County Vehicle Services, Mountain Home
430 E 2nd S, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Help here
- Vehicle servicesVisit for vehicle title, registration, and plate services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Elmore County, closest to the center of Mountain Home first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Saturday Lunch
Whitney United Methodist Church
41 miles from the center of Mountain Home3315 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
A.L.P.H.A. Choice Food Pantry
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42 miles from the center of Mountain Home537 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
St. John's Food Bank
St. John's Cathedral
42 miles from the center of Mountain Home775 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
Food pantry
First Presbyterian Church Boise Food Pantry
First Presbyterian Church Boise
42 miles from the center of Mountain Home950 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
Amity Food Pantry
Cathedral of the Rockies
42 miles from the center of Mountain Home4464 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
Listed on cathedraloftherockies.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Boise Kitchen Collective
43 miles from the center of Mountain Home511 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
Nonprofits that serve Elmore County
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
Job help near Elmore County
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.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Elmore County. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Idaho Department of Labor - Boise
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
42 miles away
317 W. Main Street, 1st Floor, East, Boise, ID 83735-0030
Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Idaho Department of Labor - Caldwell
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
60 miles away
4514 Thomas Jefferson Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Idaho Department of Labor - Magic Valley
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
72 miles away
601 Pole Line Rd., Suite 1, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Idaho
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Idaho Workforce Development Council
514 West Jefferson Street, Boise, ID 83720
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.
Cities and towns in Elmore 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
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.
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