Idaho Reentry Financial Help
Idaho Financial Help, Food, Rent & Emergency Assistance
A statewide directory of Idaho programs offering rent help, utilities, food assistance, transportation aid, emergency financial support, and reentry-friendly stability services. Always confirm eligibility and documentation requirements.
Tip: Try “rent help”, “food pantry”, “utilities”, “St. Vincent”, “transportation”, or your county.
Region 1 — North Idaho
Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Benewah, Shoshone
✅ Verified Financial & Food Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho — Financial & Food Assistance
Rent help, utilities, transportation assistance, clothing vouchers, and emergency aid.
Rent help, utilities, transportation assistance, clothing vouchers, and emergency aid.
Bring ID + income documentation.
(208) 664-3095
Community Action Partnership — Idaho Panhandle
Energy assistance (LIHEAP), food banks, rent help, and case management.
Energy assistance (LIHEAP), food banks, rent help, and case management.
Ask about LIHEAP documentation.
(208) 746-3351
🛠️ Eligible Food & Community Support
Bonner County Food Bank
Groceries, emergency food boxes, and referrals to local aid programs.
Groceries, emergency food boxes, and referrals to local aid programs.
Check hours — varies by season.
(208) 263-3663
Shoshone County Food Bank
Food assistance for low-income families; emergency resources vary.
Food assistance for low-income families; emergency resources vary.
Bring proof of residency.
(208) 556-1984
Region 2 — West & Central Idaho (Boise Metro)
Ada, Canyon, Payette, Washington, Valley, Gem
✅ Verified Rent, Utilities & Financial Aid
Jesse Tree — Eviction Prevention & Financial Help
Rent assistance, case management, and eviction prevention programs.
Rent assistance, case management, and eviction prevention programs.
Hotline available for crisis tenants.
(208) 383-9486
Western Idaho Community Action Partnership (WICAP)
Rent help, utility assistance, food support, and emergency aid.
Rent help, utility assistance, food support, and emergency aid.
Apply early — funds limited.
(208) 642-4439
🛠️ Eligible Food, Clothing & Community Aid
Boise Rescue Mission — Food & Clothing Assistance
Groceries, meals, emergency supplies, and case management.
Groceries, meals, emergency supplies, and case management.
Call to confirm distribution schedule.
(208) 343-2389
Payette Food Bank
Groceries and emergency food boxes for families in need.
Groceries and emergency food boxes for families in need.
Bring ID + address verification.
(208) 642-5221
Region 3 — East Idaho
Bonneville, Bingham, Jefferson, Madison, Fremont
✅ Verified Food, Utilities & Stability Resources
Community Food Basket — Idaho Falls
Major food pantry with emergency groceries and referrals to rent/utility help.
Major food pantry with emergency groceries and referrals to rent/utility help.
Weekly distribution hours vary.
(208) 524-0994
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP)
Energy assistance, food services, rent help, senior support.
Energy assistance, food services, rent help, senior support.
Applications open seasonally.
(208) 522-5391
🛠️ Eligible Food & Community Aid
Rexburg Community Food Pantry
Emergency groceries and local assistance referrals.
Emergency groceries and local assistance referrals.
Check hours before visiting.
(208) 359-3020
Region 4 — South Central Idaho
Twin Falls, Jerome, Cassia, Minidoka, Lincoln
✅ Verified Financial & Emergency Aid
South Central Community Action Partnership (SCCAP)
Rent help, LIHEAP, food assistance, and emergency financial support.
Rent help, LIHEAP, food assistance, and emergency financial support.
Apply during office hours.
(208) 733-9351
🛠️ Eligible Food & Local Aid
Salvation Army Twin Falls
Food pantry, clothing vouchers, utilities help (varies), and emergency assistance.
Food pantry, clothing vouchers, utilities help (varies), and emergency assistance.
Call to confirm financial-aid program availability.
(208) 733-8720
Region 5 — Southwest Rural Idaho / Owyhee
Owyhee + Remote Rural Communities
✅ Verified Rural Financial & Food Support
Community Action Partnership — Rural Outreach
Some rent/utility assistance and food programs extend to Owyhee residents.
Some rent/utility assistance and food programs extend to Owyhee residents.
Call first — programs vary by area.
(208) 746-3351
🛠️ Eligible Rural Food Assistance
Marsing Food Pantry
Food boxes and emergency grocery support for rural residents.
Food boxes and emergency grocery support for rural residents.
Limited schedule — call ahead.
(208) 896-6041
Statewide & Online Assistance
Available from any Idaho county
✅ Verified Statewide Financial Programs
211 Idaho — Statewide Help Line
Rent help, food assistance, utilities, crisis support, statewide program navigator.
Rent help, food assistance, utilities, crisis support, statewide program navigator.
Dial 2-1-1 for live assistance.
Dial 2-1-1
LIHEAP — Idaho Energy Assistance
Utility assistance for qualifying households; distributed through local CAP agencies.
Utility assistance for qualifying households; distributed through local CAP agencies.
Apply early — funds limited.
Statewide
🛠️ Eligible Additional Statewide Help
Salvation Army — Idaho Programs
Food, clothing, limited financial aid (varies by local office).
Food, clothing, limited financial aid (varies by local office).
Eligibility varies by county.
Statewide
Documentation: Many financial-aid programs require proof of address, income level, and ID. Call ahead to verify requirements.
Limited Rural Options: Residents in remote Idaho counties should ask 211 Idaho or Community Action agencies for outreach-based or mobile assistance programs.
Provider Updates: If you provide financial assistance in Idaho and wish to be listed, contact contact@oacra.app.
