Glenns Ferry

Local offices in Glenns Ferry

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Three Island Senior Center

  492 E Cleveland Ave, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623

  Help here

  • Meals and senior servicesThe center serves hot meals and offers rides to the center for older adults.
  Call 208-366-2051DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on glennsferryidaho.org

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Glenns Ferry City Hall

  110 E 2nd Ave, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623

  Help here

  • City services and billingContact City Hall about water and sewer bills, city services, permits, and general questions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-366-7418DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on glennsferryidaho.org

• Library · City office

  Glenns Ferry Public Library

  298 S Lincoln St, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its programs and learning resources.
  Call 208-366-2045DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on glennsferrylibrary.lili.org

Glenns Ferry Idaho website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Saturday Lunch

  Whitney United Methodist Church

  64 miles from the center of Glenns Ferry

  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

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

  a.l.p.h.a.

  64 miles from the center of Glenns Ferry

  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

  St. John's Food Bank

  St. John's Cathedral

  64 miles from the center of Glenns Ferry

  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

• Food pantry

  First Presbyterian Church Boise Food Pantry

  First Presbyterian Church Boise

  65 miles from the center of Glenns Ferry

  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

• Free meals

  Boise Kitchen Collective

  65 miles from the center of Glenns Ferry

  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

  Amity Food Pantry

  Cathedral of the Rockies

  65 miles from the center of Glenns Ferry

  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

Nonprofits that serve Glenns Ferry

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

Job help near Glenns Ferry

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 Glenns Ferry. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Magic Valley

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  49 miles away

  601 Pole Line Rd., Suite 1, Twin Falls, ID 83301

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 208-735-2500DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Boise

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  64 miles away

  317 W. Main Street, 1st Floor, East, Boise, ID 83735-0030

  Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

  Call 208-332-3575DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Idaho Department of Labor - Burley

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  82 miles away

  127 West 5th Street North, Burley, ID 83318-3457

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 208-678-5518DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 30, 2026

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 Elmore County

Glenns Ferry is in Elmore County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 208-587-2160DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 208-587-4407DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 877-456-1233DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 208-587-1890DirectionsWebsite

  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

• 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.
  Call 208-587-2130DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything 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