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Free help in Boise, Idaho

41 places in Boise, plus 8 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Boise21

Boise

ALPHA

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Thursday 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM; NOTE: HIV Positive Patients and Families Only please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
537 W Bannock St Ste 100, Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Boise Rescue Mission City Light

Free food or meals, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Free Meals: Breakfast Saturday 8:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM, Dinner 5:30 PM; NOTE: Women & Children Shelter please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
1404 W. Jefferson St., Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Boise Rescue Mission River of Life

Free food or meals, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Free Meals: Daily, Breakfast 6:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM, Dinner 5:00 PM; NOTE: 6:30 PM residents only please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
575 S 13th St., Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Cathedral of the Rockies

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry & Senior Food Boxes: Mondays 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
4464 S. Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID 83709

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Cloverdale HUB 365

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Saturdays 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
915 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the The Idaho Foodbank at 208-336-9643.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Corpus Christi House Inc

Free food or meals, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Free Meal: Monday to Saturday, Breakfast 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Lunch 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Snacks 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM; NOTE: Open Sundays for Snacks Only please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
525 Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Foothills Christian Church

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Wednesday 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
9655 W State St, Boise, ID 83714

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Friendship Food Pantry

Free food or meals, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Monday 4:30 PM ? 6:30 PM; Free Meals: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursday of each month 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
950 W State St, Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Heritage Bible Church Food Pantry

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: 3rd Sunday of the month 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
7071 W Emerald, Boise, ID 83704

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Imam Hussain Islamic Center

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Hours change with season. Please check their website: https://sites.google.com/view/ihicb/main/english/food bank for updates
Address
348 N Orchard Street, Boise, ID 83706

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Free food or meals, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Free Meals: Tuesdays 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
707 W Fort St, Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

St. John's Cathedral Food Bank

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
775 N 8th St., Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

St. Mary's Church and Food Bank

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 11 AM to 2 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
3890 W State St, Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

St. Vincent de Paul, Council

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Tuesday & Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
3209 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

The Salvation Army, Boise

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 PM to 3:30 PM and Friday 10 AM To 12:30 PM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
9492 W Emerald St., Boise, ID 83704

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

True Hope First Baptist Church

Food pantry, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Food Pantry: Saturday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
607 N 13th St, Boise, ID 83702

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update
Boise

Whitney United Methodist Church

Free food or meals, a The Idaho Foodbank partner.

Hours
Free Meals: Saturdays, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM sack lunch, 3rd Friday of the month 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Dinner please call ahead to confirm hours
Address
3315 Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705

Call first. Hours come from the The Idaho Foodbank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Idaho Foodbank food assistance locator.Suggest an update

Housing in Boise3

Boise

Ada County Housing Authority

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705

Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

Boise

Boise City Housing Authority

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1001 S Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705

Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

Boise

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
565 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702

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Health and dental in Boise17

Boise

Ada County Victim Services Center

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
417 S 6th St, Boise, ID 83702

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Boise

Allumbaugh House

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
400 N Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83704

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Boise

Boise Dental

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2301 N 36th St, Boise, ID 83703

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Boise

Boise Medical/ Mental Health (Downtown)

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
300 S 23rd St, Boise, ID 83702

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Boise

Boise Trauma and Resilience Center

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
6855 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704

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Boise

Full Circle Health, Emerald

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
6565 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83704

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Boise

Full Circle Health, Idaho Street

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
325 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702

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Boise

Full Circle Health, Raymond

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
777 N Raymond St, Boise, ID 83704

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Boise

New Path 2 Community Housing

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
2216 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83702

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Boise

New Path Community Housing

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
2200 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83702

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Boise

Sane Solutions- Ada

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
408 N Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83704

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Boise

Shaw Mountain of Cascadia

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
909 E Reserve St, Boise, ID 83712

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Boise

Terry Reilly Latah Clinic

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
848 S LA Cassia Dr, Boise, ID 83705

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Boise

Terry Reilly, Curtis

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1000 N Curtis Rd, Suite 203, Boise, ID 83706

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Boise

Terry Reilly, Vista

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
2717 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705

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Boise

Skyline Transitional Care Center

Community health center run by Community Health Clinics INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1001 S Hilton St, Boise, ID 83705

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Also helps people in Boise8

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Statewide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Statewide

VA national phone lines

VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

Hours
Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Questions people ask in Boise

Where can I get free food in Boise, Idaho?

We have confirmed 22 places that can help in Boise: ALPHA (Food Pantry: Thursday 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Friday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM; NOTE: HIV Positive Patients and Families Only...), (208) 424-7799, call first; Boise Rescue Mission City Light (Free Meals: Breakfast Saturday 8:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM, Dinner 5:30 PM; NOTE: Women & Children Shelter please call...), (208) 368-9901, call first; Boise Rescue Mission River of Life (Free Meals: Daily, Breakfast 6:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM, Dinner 5:00 PM; NOTE: 6:30 PM residents only please call ahead...), (208) 343-2389, call first. 19 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Boise, Idaho?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Boise: Ada County Housing Authority, (208) 345-4907, call first; Boise City Housing Authority, (208) 345-4907, call first; Idaho Housing and Finance Association, (208) 331-4700, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Boise, Idaho?

We have confirmed 17 places that can help in Boise: Ada County Victim Services Center, (208) 466-7869, call first; Allumbaugh House, (208) 921-4821, call first; Boise Dental, (208) 336-8801, call first. 14 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Boise, Idaho?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Boise: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Boise, Idaho?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Boise: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Boise, Idaho?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Boise: Idaho Legal Aid Services, (208) 746-7541. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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