Local Resources
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CLOTHING & OTHER ITEMS
The Closet
Serves: Grades 6-12 in Ada County Only
Provides teens a free clothing, shoes and toiletry shopping experience.
Website: www.theclosetinc.org
Phone: 208-409-0204
Email: Kelly@TheClosetInc.org
Address: 10338 W Fairview Ave. Boise, ID 83704
Matthew 25 Ministry
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides free clothing and shoes along with diapers and hygiene items (as available) through Lakeview Church of the Nazarene.
Website: www.facebook.com/NampaMatthew25
Phone: 208-466-0112
Address: 608 14th Ave. N Nampa, ID 83687
KunaNaz Clothing Closet
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides free clothing through KunaNaz Church of the Nazarene.
Website: www.facebook.com/KunaNazClothingCloset
Phone: 208-917-2686
Email: clothingcloset@kunanaz.com
Address: 608 14th Ave. N Nampa, ID 83687
The Village
Serves: Regions 6 & 7 of Southeast Idaho
Provides foster children a free clothing and shoes shopping experience.
Website: www.idfapa.org/the-village
Phone: 208-569-6298
Email: idahofapa@gmail.com
Address: 35 E. Pacific St. Blackfoot, ID 83221
Agape In Action
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides free clothing, food, and toiletries through Agape Christian Worship Center. Last Saturday of each month from 1pm-4pm.
Website: www.agapecwc.com/agape-in-action
Phone: 208-685-0612
Address: 5232 Fairview Ave. Boise, ID 83706
Meridian United Methodist Church Thrift Store
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides clothing, small household items, school supplies & vouchers are often available.
Website: www.meridianumc.com
Phone: 208-888-2245
Address: 235 E. Pine Ave. Meridian, ID 83642
Joseph's Closet
Serves: Restrictions Unknown - Open October-January Only
Cinderella's Closet
Serves: Ada County High School Students (with school ID)
Provides free winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves through Whitney United Methodist Church. Only open October through January.
Website: www.whitneyumc.org/ministries/clothing-ministry
Phone: 208-343-2892
Email: office@whitneyumc.org
Address: 3315 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705
Provides $20 formal wear rentals (dresses & tuxedos) during prom season.
Website: www.assistanceleague.org/boise/
Phone: 208-377-4327 ext. 332
Email: cinderellascloset@alboise.org
Address: 5825 N. Glenwood St. Boise, ID 83714
Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Serves: Adults may get help 1 time and children every 6 months
Idaho Food Bank
Serves: Multiple Locations Throughout Idaho
Provides clothing & household good assistance. Tues-Fri 1pm to 3pm. Must bring ID for everyone & proof of address.
Phone: 208-343-5429 ext. 1
Address: 4308 W. State St. Boise, ID 83703
Provides free food assistance in Idaho.
Use their website to find food banks near your location.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS
Centers are open to community members in need of assistance. Resources include food, clothing, housing and utilities assistance. Coordinators are also able to help families with emergency needs on a case by case basis. Please contact the center that is most convenient for you.
Snake River Elementary School
Contact Name: Elia Lopez
Phone: 208-696-8440
Email: ellopez@nsd131.org
Address: 500 Stampede Dr. Nampa, ID 83687
Iowa Elementary School
Contact Name: Jennifer Owen-Tillotson
Phone: 208-696-8451
Email: jowentillotson@nsd131.org
Address: 626 W. Iowa Ave. Nampa, ID 83686
Nampa High School
Contact Name: Madisyn Parker
Phone: 208-686-8730
Email: mparker@nsd131.org
Address: 203 Lake Lowell Ave. Nampa, ID 83686
McMillan Elementary School
Contact Name: The NEST
Phone: 208-855-4479
Email: kennedy.heidi@westada.org
Address: 10901 W. McMillan Rd. Boise, ID 83713
Lincoln Elementary School
Contact Name: Kristin Guerrero
Phone: 208-455-3321 ext. 1641
Email: kguerrero@caldwellschools.org
Address: 1200 Grant St. Caldwell, ID 83605
Whitney Elementary School
Contact Name: Janet Pina
Phone: 208-455-3317 ext. 1229
Email: jpina@caldwellschools.org
Address: 2918 Washington Ave. Caldwell, ID 83605
Frank Church High School
Contact Name: Boise District Community Schools
Phone: 208-854-4065
Email: communityschools@boiseschools.org
Address: 3608 S. Milwaukee Lane Boise, ID 83709
Taft Elementary School
Contact Name: Boise District Community Schools
Phone: 208-854-4065
Email: communityschools@boiseschools.org
Address: 3722 W. Anderson St. Boise, ID 83703
Central Elementary School
Contact Name: Jasmine Flores
Phone: 208-565-8949
Email: jflores@nsd131.org
Address: 1415 15th St. S Nampa, ID 83651
West Middle School
Contact Name: Enrique Munoz
Phone: 208-590-9659
Email: enmunoz@nsd131.org
Address: 28 S. Midland Blvd. Nampa, ID 83651
Peregrine Elementary School
Contact Name: Eva Urquia
Phone: 208-855-4106
Email: urquia.eva@westada.org
Address: 1860 Waltman St. Meridian, ID 83642
Desert Sage Elementary School
Contact Name: Sarah Henthorn
Phone: 208-350-4020
Email: henthorn.sarah@westada.org
Address: 9325 W. Mossywood Dr. Boise, ID 83709
Sacajawea Elementary School
Contact Name: Leticia Garcia
Phone: 208-455-3333 ext. 1439
Email: letgarcia@caldwellschools.org
Address: 1710 N. Illinois Ave. Caldwell, ID 83605
Washington Elementary School
Contact Name: Boise District Community Schools
Phone: 208-854-4065
Email: communityschools@boiseschools.org
Address: 1609 S. Owyhee St. Boise, ID 83705
Morley Nelson Elementary School
Contact Name: Boise District Community Schools
Phone: 208-854-4065
Email: communityschools@boiseschools.org
Address: 7701 W. Northview St. Boise, ID 83704
Whittier Elementary School
Contact Name: Boise District Community Schools
Phone: 208-854-4065
Email: communityschools@boiseschools.org
Address: 301 N. 29th St. Boise, ID 83702
Garfield Elementary School
Contact Name: Boise District Community Schools
Phone: 208-854-4065
Email: communityschools@boiseschools.org
Address: 1914 S. Broadway Ave. Boise, ID 83706
DIAPERS/FORMULA/CAR SEATS
Idaho Diaper Bank
Serves: No Restrictions
Provides free diapers for babies in Idaho.
Use their website to find diaper banks near your location.
Website: www.idahodiaperbank.org/locations
Terry Reilly Diaper Program
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Wash, Wipe, & Wear - Redeemer Lutheran
Serves: Ada County Residents Only
Provides free diapers, toilet paper & laundry detergent. Every 3rd Saturday from 1pm to 2:30pm.
Website: www.redeemerboise.org
Phone: 208-344-6758
Email: office@redeemerboise.org
Address: 2920 Cassia St. Boise, ID 83705
St. Luke's Children's Car Seat Safety Program
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides monthly car seat check-up events, and also provides child passenger safety seats for families who may not be able to afford them.
Website: www.stlukesonline.org/health-services/health-information/health-topics/car-seat-safety
Phone: 208-381-3033
Free Formula Exchange
Serves: No Restrictions
Allows families in need of formula to connect with others who have formula available to donate.
Website: www.freeformulaexchange.com
The Cloth Option
Serves: No Restrictions
Provides free cloth diapers for babies.
Website: www.theclothoption.org
Phone: 413-455-0865
Email: info@theclothoption.org
Baby Needs Closet
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides free diapers & wipes through The Cathedral of the Rockies. One request per month. Mon & Wed 1pm to 4:30pm.
Phone: 208-343-7511
Address: 717 N. 11th St. Boise, ID 83702
Safe Kids USA
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Safe Kids USA offers free or discounted car seats. Contact the location of your district:
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District 1: Kootenai Health 208-666-2030
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District 2: Moscow Police Dept. 208-883-7054 (ask for Kirstin); Success by 6 of the Palouse 208-882-7387; St. Joseph Regional Medical Center-Family Beginnings 208-799-5430 (ask for Linda Rosetti)
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District 3: Canyon County Paramedics 208-466-8800 (based on income guidelines)
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District 4: Safe Kids Treasure Valley 208-381-3033; Meridian Fire Dept. 208-884-0597
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District 5: Safe Kids of Magic Valley 208-814-7640
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District 6: Southeast District Health 208-478-6315
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District 7: Madison Memorial Hospital 208-359-6710
HOUSING/UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Navigation Services (Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare)
Serves: Must have children under 18 in the household
Our Path Home
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides resources, information and support to people experiencing a housing crisis.
Website: www.ourpathhome.org
Phone: 208-336-4663
Email: info@ourpathhome.org
Address: 150 N. Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702
El-Ada-Outreach Services
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Referral & Service Coordination - written referrals, vouchers, medical transportation, assistance completing applications, telephone bill help, food pantry, educational help.
Phone: 208-345-2820
Address: 2250 S Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83705
Jesse Tree
Serves: Renters in Ada & Canyon County Only
Provides emergency rental assistance & case management. Must be behind in rent and have received a 3-day notice or summons to a court hearing.
Website: www.jessetreeidaho.org
Phone: 208-383-9486
Email: office@jessetreeidaho.org
Address: 1121 Miller St. Boise, ID 83702
St. Vincent de Paul Help Line
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Provides help with utilities, rent, household goods, transportation and clothing.
Website: www.svdpid.org
Phone: Ada County & Mountain Home 208-331-2208
Caldwell 208-919-2940
Nampa 208-466-3400
MENTORSHIP/SUPPORT GROUPS
IRAP (Idaho Relatives As Parents)
Serves: Kinship Caregivers
Provides information and support groups for relatives raising kinship children.
Website: www.a3ssa.com
Phone: 208-898-7060
Email: IRAP.kinship@a3ssa.com
Bare Roots Collective
Serves: Young Adults (18-25 years old)
Provides mentorship, educational programming and community resources.
Website: www.barerootscollective.org
Phone: 208-841-9299
Address: 1674 Hill Rd. Suite 2 Boise, ID 83702
Breaking Chains
Serves: Teenagers (16-18 years old)
Provides at risk-youth with tools & resources needed to deter them from criminal & gang activity while helping them successfully transition into adulthood.
Website: www.breakingchainsacademy.com
Phone: 208-546-0333
Address: 1703 3rd St. N Nampa, ID 83687
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Freedom Youth Foundation
Serves: Foster Children
Provides free sports clinics, financial education, mentorships & scholarships.
Website: www.freedom-youth.org
Phone: 202-555-0153
Email: mary@freedom-youth.org
Address: 6700 N. Linder Rd. Ste 156 Meridian, ID 83646
All Kids Inspired
Serves: Children in the Treasure Valley
Offers tuition assistance for extracurricular activities.
Website: www.inspiredkids.org
Phone: 208-606-0836
Email: allkids.inspired@gmail.com
The Mayfly Project
Serves: Foster Children (8 years & older)
Provides 5 outings where the children learn how to fly fish & are provided with fly fishing gear to keep to continue learning about fly fishing.
Website: www.themayflyproject.com/mentee-registration-form
Email: kaitlin@themayflyproject.com
Boise Art Museum
Serves: No Restrictions
1st Thursday of each month = Pay what you can admission.
3rd Wednesday of each month = Seniors (62+) receive free admission all day.
Website: www.boiseartmuseum.org
Phone: 208-345-8330
Email: info@boiseartmuseum.org
Address: 670 Julia Davis Dr. Boise, ID 83702
MK Nature Center
Serves: No Restrictions
Offers a FREE unique wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt. The StreamWalk and Visitor Center provide a glimpse of Idaho's many landscapes and abundant wildlife. Underwater viewing windows along the stream walk give visitors a fish-eye view of the world.
Website: www.idfg.idaho.gov/d7/site/mk-nature-center
Phone: 208-334-2225
Address: 600 S. Walnut St. Boise, ID 83712
Meridian PAL (Police Activities League)
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Offers recreational youth baseball, flag football, and soccer programs in Meridian, Idaho, Boise, Kuna, Star, Eagle and surrounding communities.
Website: www.meridianpal.org
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Serves: Youth (6-14 years old)
Provides a "big sister" or "big brother" mentor to complete recreational activities together.
Website: www.bbbsidaho.org
Phone: 208-377-2552
Address: 7609 W. Emerald St. Boise, ID 83704
Boise Angels
Serves: Foster/Kinship Families
Provides a variety of services for children, in foster or kinship care, including a Love Box program (mentorship/support for child & caregivers) and a one on one teen (ages 11-22) mentorship program called Dare to Dream.
Website: www.boiseangels.org
Phone: 208-629-7290
Email: info@boiseangels.org
Address: 7154 W. State St. Boise, ID 83714
JEMFriends
Serves: Young Adults (18-24 years old)
Provides a supportive independent living program to help youth aging out of foster care as they take steps towards independence.
Website: www.jemfriends.org
Phone: 208-863-0222
Address: 1111 S. Orchard St. #101 Boise, ID 83705
Boise Bicycle Project
Serves: May need referral
Provides free bicycles & bike safety lessons.
Website: www.boisebicycleproject.org
Phone: 208-429-6520
Email: info@boisebicycleproject.org
Address: 1027 S. Lusk St. Boise, ID 83706
Blazing Hope Youth Family Horse Ranch
Serves: No Restrictions
Provides free horse riding & horse caring education.
Website: www.blazinghopeidaho.org
Phone: 208-697-0011
Email: blazinghopeidaho@gmail.com
Address: 26512 Farmway Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607
C.A.S.T. For Kids
Serves: Special Needs Children (6 years & older)
Provides special needs children & thier caregivers a day of fishing at a local lake along with supplies (fishing rod & reel, t-shirt, hat. tackle box) and an experienced angler to learn proper techniques & natural resources education. Event also includes a lunch and awards ceremony.
Website: www.castforkids.org
Phone: 541-992-0441
Email: info@castforkids.org
Museums For All Program
Serves: Must have SNAP EBT Card
Receive admission of $3.00 or less (per person) for up to 4 people at the following museums:
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Discovery Center of Idaho
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Children's Museum of Idaho
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The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
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Old Idaho Penitentiary
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Idaho State Museum
Website: www.museums4all.org
Boise PAL (Police Activities League)
Serves: Restrictions Unknown
Builds partnerships with youth, Police and the community through educational, cultural, recreational and outreach programs to help youth reach their full potential.
Website: www.boisepal.org
Email: copsandkids@boisepal.org
The Mayfly Project
Serves: Foster Children (8 years & older)
Offers positive, wholesome and character building activities in well-supervised and safe settings. We offer youth football, outdoor programs (hiking, rock climbing, etc), weight training, boxing and more. We will be starting equestrian events soon as well.
Website: www.cityofnampa.us/778/Community-Involvement
Phone: 208-468-5640