Canyon County
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Local offices in Canyon County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Canyon County Indigent Services
1115 Albany St, Room 250, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Emergency assistanceApply for county emergency assistance if you meet the program rules.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canyoncounty.id.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southwest District Health WIC Clinic
315 Stampede Dr, Nampa, ID 83687
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.gov
State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Caldwell
3402 Franklin Road, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Public assistance and health coverageVisit the local office to ask about state assistance and health coverage programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Caldwell Housing Authority
22730 Farmway Road, Caldwell, ID 83607
Help here
- Affordable rental housingApply for affordable rental housing in Caldwell if you meet the eligibility rules.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chaidaho.org
Local office · State office
211 Idaho CareLine
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southwest District Health
13307 Miami Lane, Caldwell, ID 83607
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the district for public health programs and services in Canyon County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdh.id.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Canyon County Court Assistance Office
1115 Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help with court forms and information about representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canyoncounty.id.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Idaho Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on a3ssa.com
Veterans · State office
Canyon County Office of Veterans Advocacy
1101 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Veteran service officer assistanceMake an appointment with a veteran service officer for help with veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.idaho.gov
Emergency help · County office
Canyon County Emergency Management
1115 Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information to prepare for emergencies and learn how the county shares alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canyoncounty.id.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Idaho Department of Labor, Caldwell
4514 Thomas Jefferson St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet job search assistance, computer and internet access, and career information.
- Unemployment insurance helpAsk for help with unemployment insurance questions and benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.idaho.gov
State office · County office
Canyon County Driver's License Office
1115 Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesGet driver license and ID services, including testing and permits, at the driver's license office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on canyoncounty.id.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Canyon County, closest to the center of Nampa first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
HUB 365 Food Pantry
HUB 365
12 miles from the center of Nampa915 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713
Hours
- Sat2 PM to 4 PM
Listed on thehub365.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Amity Food Pantry
Cathedral of the Rockies
14 miles from the center of Nampa4464 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
The Community Center Food Pantry
The Community Center
16 miles from the center of Nampa1088 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
Food pantry
St. Mary's Community Food Pantry
17 miles from the center of Nampa3890 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
Free meals
Saturday Lunch
Whitney United Methodist Church
17 miles from the center of Nampa3315 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83705
Hours
- Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM. Lunch to go
Listed on whitneyumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Boise Kitchen Collective
18 miles from the center of Nampa511 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
Nonprofits that serve Canyon 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 Canyon 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.
Call 988Text 988