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Local offices in Payette County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Payette Office
515 N. 16th Street, Payette, ID 83661
Help here
- Self-Reliance benefits assistanceGet help with applications for food, cash, child care, and heating assistance programs.Apply online
- Health coverage enrollment assistanceGet help applying for health coverage through Idaho programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Human services · County office
Payette County Indigent Services
1130 3rd Ave. N., Room 104, Payette, ID 83661
Help here
- Indigent servicesContact the county about help with medical costs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on payettecounty.org
Public health · Regional office
Southwest District Health, Payette Office
1155 Third Ave. North, Payette, ID 83661
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesAsk about local clinic services, immunizations, and public health programs.Read more
- WICWIC offers eligible families food support, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area 3 Senior Services Agency
1505 South Eagle Road, Suite 120, Meridian, ID 83642
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a3ssa.com
State office
Payette County Driver's License Division
205 N. 12th St., Payette, ID 83661
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew an Idaho driver license, permit, or identification card by appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on payettecounty.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Payette County, closest to the center of Payette first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
HUB 365 Food Pantry
HUB 365
44 miles from the center of Payette915 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713
Hours
- Sat2 PM to 4 PM
Listed on thehub365.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Mary's Community Food Pantry
46 miles from the center of Payette3890 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
47 miles from the center of Payette1088 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
48 miles from the center of Payette511 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
Food pantry
Amity Food Pantry
Cathedral of the Rockies
48 miles from the center of Payette4464 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
First Presbyterian Church Boise Food Pantry
First Presbyterian Church Boise
48 miles from the center of Payette950 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
Hours
- Mon4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Listed on fpcboise.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Payette 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
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership
315 S Main St, Payette, ID 83661-3315
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Payette 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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