Community Resources for Idaho
A people first directory for Idaho families. If you need help today, start with the map and the quick links below.
Map courtesy of Boise State Public Radio. Thank you for helping Idaho neighbors find resources.
Community Assistance Agencies
Need help now?
Dial 2-1-1 to reach the Idaho CareLine, or use the Idaho Foodbank Food Locator to find a pantry near you.
Emergency Food Assistance
- Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine (dial 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588; text 898211) for nearest food pantries and meal sites.
- Use the Idaho Foodbank Food Assistance Locator for pantries and community partners.
- Seniors (60+) can access congregate meals, home-delivered meals, and dining sites via local Area Agencies on Aging.
Before you go:
- Start with your county or zip code. Coverage varies by location.
- Call ahead — hours and eligibility differ; some sites require ID or appointments.
- Bring ID and a bag/box for transport. Ask about mobile-pantry schedules.
Home & Utility Assistance
- Apply for LIHEAP (energy bill help) & Weatherization
- About the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Idaho Power: Income-Qualified Weatherization
Local Community Action Agencies can also help you apply.
Community Resources in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District
Use the links above (2-1-1 CareLine, Foodbank Locator, and Find Help Idaho) for precise sites in each county.
- Ada County
- Bannock County
- Bear Lake County
- Bingham County
- Blaine County
- Bonneville County
- Butte County
- Caribou County
- Cassia County
- Clark County
- Custer County
- Elmore County
- Fremont County
- Jefferson County
- Lemhi County
- Madison County
- Minidoka County
- Oneida County
- Power County
- Teton County
- Twin Falls County