Owyhee County

Local offices in Owyhee County

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

• State office · Regional office

  Southwest District Health WIC, Homedale

  125 W Owyhee Ave, Homedale, ID 83628

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, and families with young children can apply for food benefits and get nutrition and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 208-455-5300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Owyhee County Indigent Services

  20381 Hwy 78, Murphy, ID 83650

  Help here

  • Indigent servicesContact the county about its indigent services.
  Call 208-495-2421DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on owyheecounty.net

• Public health · Regional office

  Southwest District Health

  205 8th Ave W, Marsing, ID 83639

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesAsk about clinic services, including vaccines, reproductive health care, and other health services.Read more
  Call 208-455-5300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Owyhee County Courts

  20381 Hwy 78, Murphy, ID 83650

  Help here

  • Court assistance and paymentsGet court forms and self-help information online, or pay court fines in person at the Murphy or Homedale courthouse.
  Call 208-495-2421DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on owyheecounty.net

• 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

• State office · County office

  Owyhee County DMV

  20381 State Highway 78, Murphy, ID 83650

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license or ID card, and handle vehicle title and registration services.
  Call 208-482-3090DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on owyheecounty.net

Owyhee County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  HUB 365 Food Pantry

  HUB 365

  30 miles from the center of Homedale

  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

  32 miles from the center of Homedale

  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

  35 miles from the center of Homedale

  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

  35 miles from the center of Homedale

  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

  36 miles from the center of Homedale

  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

  36 miles from the center of Homedale

  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 Owyhee County

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

Cities and towns in Owyhee County

• Grand View
• Homedale
• Marsing

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