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Local offices in Notus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · State office
Idaho 211 CareLine
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find free or low-cost food, housing, health, and other community services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Local office · City office
Notus City Hall
375 Notus Road, Notus, ID 83656
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for city information, public records, and help with city services.
- Utility billing and paymentsPay utility bills online, by mail, in the drop box, or by contacting City Hall.
- Community centerContact City Hall to ask about renting the community center for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on notusidaho.org
Library · Regional office
Notus Public Library
387 First Street, Notus, ID 83656
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services during open hours.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on notus.lili.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Notus first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
HUB 365 Food Pantry
HUB 365
25 miles from the center of Notus915 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713
Hours
- Sat2 PM to 4 PM
Listed on thehub365.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Amity Food Pantry
Cathedral of the Rockies
28 miles from the center of Notus4464 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
Food pantry
St. Mary's Community Food Pantry
29 miles from the center of Notus3890 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
Listed on stmarysfoodpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Community Center Food Pantry
The Community Center
29 miles from the center of Notus1088 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
30 miles from the center of Notus511 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
Free meals
Saturday Lunch
Whitney United Methodist Church
30 miles from the center of Notus3315 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
Nonprofits that serve Notus
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
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership
315 S Main St, Payette, ID 83661-3315
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Notus
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 Notus. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Idaho Department of Labor - Caldwell
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.6 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 - Boise
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
31 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
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
Offices for all of Canyon County
Notus 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.
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.
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.
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chaidaho.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.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
- Idaho 211 CareLine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-926-2588 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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