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Free food pantries, groceries and soup kitchens in Idaho Falls and Bonneville County
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Find how low income families, and those in an emergency in Idaho Falls, can get free groceries, food, and other supplies from a pantry. There are dozens of locations in the greater Bonneville County region. The food banks as well as soup kitchens near you, listed below, can provide everything from hot holiday meals (at Christmas or Thanksgiving) to canned groceries, free baby formula, diapers, and even hygiene supplies today.
The assistance programs vary. Also find a referral number at the bottom of the page for more options on food assistance programs. It is recommended to call for hours as well as availability. Depending on donations to a pantry, as well as volunteers, qualified clients may be given some or all of the following: -Canned groceries, which includes items like soup, canned meat, pasta, spaghetti sauce, and more.
-Free fresh food including dairy, fruit, vegetables. -Baby formula for moms, including single mothers, or ensure for senior citizens. -Idaho Falls homebound can also apply for Meals on Wheels from an aging center. -Holiday food boxes, which may be groceries, free turkeys at Thanksgiving, and other supplies.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
As noted, what may or may not be provided to families in Bonneville County will vary. However the goal of a pantry, soup kitchen and/or food bank is to provide some form of help to anyone in need, regardless of their age, race, religion, or income.
Christ's Love Vineyard Church: Main address is 415 S 2nd: Pocatello ID, 83201: Telephone number is 208-220-3113: Corner Stone Pentecostal Church 793 Cleveland Street Idaho Falls, ID 83401: Main number is 208-529-1066:
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
The Salvation Army-Idaho Falls: Location is 605 N Blvd: Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402: Telephone number is 208-522-7200: Various social services are offered. A free food pantry has groceries, baby formula, and more. There are also Thanksgiving turkey dinners, Easter baskets, and hot meals at Christmas along with small gifts from Angel Tree.
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Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army food assistance programs in Idaho Falls Community Food Basket - Idaho Falls 245 N Placer Ave Idaho Falls ID, 83402: Call 208-524-0994 Free groceries, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other items are given to struggling, low income families.
The pantry may have Canned Fruits, Boxed Pastas, Cereal, Rise, Formula, and other items. Idaho Falls Rescue Mission: Location is 840 Park Ave: Idaho Falls ID, 83402: Phone 208-552-5575 Many assistance programs are offered.
There is a soup kitchen to give meals to the homeless (including on the holidays), sleeping bags, hygiene kits, and referrals. Or drop in for a box of groceries. Fort Hall Consumer Services: Fort Hall ID, 83203: Call 208-478-3700
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Mana Food Pantry - The Idaho Foodbank:
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Pantry address: 211 S 45 W: Idaho Falls ID, 83401: Main phone - 208-200-3950: Case managers can give items such as dry and canned goods, milk, paper products, canned vegetables and personal toiletries to those in need. Senior Citizens Community Center Inc: Location of the charity - 535 W 21st: Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402: Main number is 208-522-4357:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
The Idaho Foodbank Warehouse - Pocatello: Location is 555 South 1st Ave. S Pocatello ID, 83201: Main number is 208-233-8811:
Community Action Agency Services
Community Action Partnership 935 E Lincoln Rd Idaho Falls ID, 83401: Main phone - 208-522-5391:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
An anti-poverty fighting non-profit. There is a small food pantry and clothing bank at the site. Or low income families can get help in applying for SNAP benefits, welfare, cash assistance, or LIHEAP.
They fight hunger, poverty, and unemployment in Bonneville County. CCOI - Community Council of Idaho - Idaho Falls: Address is 1349 S Hones Ave: Idaho Falls ID, 83404: Main number is 208-524-0980: Ririe Senior Citizens Center: Location is 395 Main St: Ririe ID, 83443: Call 208-538-7313 Senior citizens and the disabled/homebound are the main clients.
Programs in Bossier County include Meals on Wheels, free congregate lunches or dinners, and a pantry is also on site for an emergency. St. Vincent De Paul - Idaho Falls: Main address is 805 S Holmes St: Idaho Falls ID, 83401: Dial 208-522-6280 for hours The emergency food pantry tends to be open at the church from 9 am - 4 pm each day.
They feed the poor, hungry, and less fortunate. Canned groceries as well as financial aid is available for paying bills. Or get free Thanksgiving or Christmas meals, toys, winter clothes, and more.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
City of Refuge – Free food bank: Location is 840 Park Ave: Idaho Falls Idaho, 83402: Telephone number is 208-552-5575: Find more free food in Bonneville County near you:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
There are many other feeding programs, soup kitchens, and food banks in the Bossier County region. Call 208.336.9643 for information as well as referrals. Or apply for USDA commodities, free school lunches, SNAP food stamps, and other government aid.
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