You may be eligible for food assistance through state food assistance programs:
Free and Reduced Meals in Schools provides school-aged children with free and reduced-price meals during the school year.
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) provides children under the age of 5-years-old, infants, and pregnant or nursing women with specific foods to improve nutrition.
Food Stamps (SNAP) program provides families with money for food purchases.
Summertime Meals for Children and Families is similar to the Free and Reduced Meals during the school year.
Food Pantries, located throughout the Treasure Valley, provide free food to those in need at no cost. Find one close to you from the downloadable lists below or use the Idaho Food Bank Food Locator to find the Food Bank nearest you.
Ada & Elmore Counties (pdf)- Ada County (pdf)
- Adams & Valley Counties (pdf)
- Canyon & Owyhee Counties (pdf)
- Gem, Payette, & Washington Counties (pdf)
The students, staff, and faculty of CWI who are experiencing food insecurity can utilize Food for Thought cabinets. These cabinets are located on the Nampa Campus and the Boise and Canyon Centers in the following locations:
- The Nampa Campus Academic Building on the main floor, across from room 122 on the other side of the stairs
- The Nampa Campus Micron Education Center on the main floor, just outside of room 1301
- The Canyon County Center on the main floor, just outside of the Adult Education/ESL Lab, which is located in room 106
- The Ada County Mallard Building inside the Student Lounge, located in room 1122
- The Ada County Pintail Building in the hallway near office number 1117