Date Modified: 05/22/2024

Eastern Idaho Resources for Children and Families

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Clothing/Food Resources

Organization Phone Number Notes
The Giving Cupboard 208-557-9089
Harwood Food Pantry 208-745-7613
  • Monday-Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm or By Appointment
  • Non-perishable food, school supplies, hygiene kits, and winter clothes.
  • No Identification Necessary
  • 200 W. 3rd N. Rigby, ID 83442
Jefferson County Mobile Pantry- Roberts
  • 4th Tuesday - 1:00pm 653 N 2858 E (Mustang Center) Roberts, ID 83444
Soup Kitchen 208-557-5750
  • Free Hot Meals served daily from 12-1:00 pm. No identification or requirements needed
  • 301 S. Boulevard, Idaho Falls, 83401
  • http://www.ifoutreach.org/
Community Food Basket 208-524-0994
  • Offers fresh food from local stores including meat, vegetables, and dairy products. Diapers and hygiene products may be provided. Identification required. Sign up online or in person to get 6 pick-ups every 6 months.
  • 245 N. Placer Ave. Idaho Falls, 83402
  • Hours: Monday 3-5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 4-5pm, Thursday 5-6 pm
  • Home | Community Food Basket
Rigby Senior Citizens Center 208-745-8211
  • 391 Community Ln. Rigby, Idaho 83442
  • Free to the public, food left over from Broulims that no longer can be sold.
  • Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10-10:30 am
  • Food Bank donations can be picked up the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00-1:30 pm. Call if you need to make a separate appointment time.
Dept. of Health and Welfare (SNAP) 208-528-5780
St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry 208-522-6280
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
St. Vincent de Paul 208-528-9979
  • Help with clothing, furniture, and basic needs.
  • 805 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
  • Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Finders Keepers 208-346-1791
  • Low cost clothing and home goods available at this local thrift store. Items are often under $1.
  • Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm
  • 259 E 1st S, Rigby, ID 83442

Dental/Medical Resources

Organization Phone Number Notes
Community Family Clinic 208-228-2200
Eastern Idaho Public Health 208-745-7297
  • Services include immunizations, reproductive health, womens health, WIC, and healthy living.
  • 380 Community Lane Rigby, ID 83442
  • Open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Welcome to Eastern Idaho Public Health
Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline 1-866-783-2645
  • Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline provides free reliable and confidential health information in Spanish and English to help callers navigate the health system. Staffed by bilingual health promotion advisors who provide basic information on a wide range of health topics.
  • M-F 7:00am – 4:00pm
Your Health Idaho 1-855-944-3246
Freemed 208-528-6337
  • Low or no cost prescription medication.
  • Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm
  • 301 S. Boulevard, Idaho Falls, 83401
  • Community Outreach
Grand Peaks 208-356-4900
  • Grand Peaks is committed to providing affordable, quality medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services to our patients. Whether they are insured, self-pay, under-insured, or low-income, we offer affordable rates.
  • 72 S 1st E Suite 1 Rexburg, ID 83440
  • Grand Peaks - Medical, Dental and Behavioral Care

Employment Resources

Organization Phone Number Notes
Idaho Department of Labor Maria Martin 208-557-2500 ext. 3926
National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) 208-524-0980
  • Provides training and educational opportunities to eligible adult and youth farmworkers. Each of our Community Resource Centers offer job search assistance, training opportunities, skills development, and much more. All of these services are free to those who qualify.
  • 1349 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
  • Employment & Training – Community Council of Idaho
Community Council of Idaho 208-524-0980

Educational Resources

Organization Phone Number Notes
Jefferson School District 208-745-6693 ext. 1126
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) 208-282-4409
  • The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) assists students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies at Idaho State University. The program supports completion of the first year of studies funded by the federal government. Services include tutoring, skills workshops, scholarship, and academic advising to eligible students during their first year of college.
  • CAMP | Idaho State University
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MAP) 208-524-1339
  • Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) provides full-day, bilingual school readiness education to children of farmworkers ages 0 to 5
  • 3491 West 81st North Idaho Falls, ID – 83402
  • Head Start – Community Council of Idaho
High School Equivalency Program (HEP) 208-282-1644
  • The Highschool Equivalency Program’s (HEP) goal is to help students succeed in obtaining their high school equivalency certificate while also increasing their workforce development skills. While enrolled, students will be provided free instruction, paid testing fees, books and career exploration guidance. Eligible individuals for this program must have prior work in agriculture for the past 24 months or be a dependent of a farmworker.
  • Employment & Training – Community Council of Idaho
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) Head Start 208-522-5391
  • Free preschool for income eligible families.
  • 935 E Lincoln Rd Idaho Falls, ID 83401
  • EICAP
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 1-800-433-3243
United Way of Idaho 208-522-2674
  • Providing various educational programs including after school programs, kindergarten readiness, reading support and summer learning
  • 1649 Woodruff Park Idaho Falls ID 83401
  • Education Highlights (unitedwayif.org)
College of Eastern Idaho (English Classes) (208) 524-3000
  • For adults: College of Eastern Idaho has an English as a Second Language Program that provides no-cost classes for reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English.
  • They also provide Citizenship test preparation and Career Pathways.
  • https://cei.edu/college-and-career-readiness
Free English Classes N/A
  • Free English classes for anyone every Thursday at 7:00pm. Located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
  • 2349 Virlow St. Idaho Falls, ID
English Conversation Program for Women - Ladies Let's Talk
  • If you can speak English at an intermediate or advanced level, join us for English conversation practice where you can improve your English skills in a safe, women-only environment.
  • Conversations are held on Zoom on Thursdays at 7pm Central time and Fridays at 10:30 am Central time.
  • Learners may attend one session per week: either Thursday or Friday.
  • Join other women learners and volunteers to speak in small groups about interesting topics.
  • Learn new vocabulary and idioms.
  • Have fun in a welcoming, supportive environment!
  • English Conversation Program — Ladies Let's Talk

Housing Resources

Organization Phone Number Notes
Family Crisis Center 208-356-0065
  • Program services include a 24-hour crisis line, shelter, crisis intervention services, immediate on-scene intervention with Law Enforcement, referral to emergency medical services, and legal advocacy.
  • We also provide weekly women’s support groups, weekly children’s support group, individual counseling resources and referral, community education and public awareness, and a community food bank and thrift store.
  • HOME | familycrisiscenter
Club, Inc. 208-529-4673
Haven (Idaho Falls Rescue mission) 208-523-6413
Idaho Care Line Call 211, Text 898211
Promise Ridge 208-346-8320
ECAP Syringa Properties 208-821-0053
Idaho Housing and Finance association 208-522-6002
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission 208-552-5575
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) 208-529-4352
  • Shelter and support to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault
  • 1050 Memorial Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
  • 9am-5pm Monday – Friday
  • HOME (dvsacac.org)

Counseling Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (208) 398-4357 or dial 911 in case of an emergency.

Organization Phone Number Notes
Tueller Counseling Services 208-745-5205
Upper Valley Resource and Counseling 208-359-0519
Ostermiller Counseling Services 208-359-9683
Teton Counseling Center 208-542-0352
Grand Peaks 208-356-4900
Community Family Clinic 208-228-2200
Behavioral Health Crisis Center of East Idaho 208-522-0727
  • We offer Case Management services to help you find the appropriate services for your situation. This can include assistance finding a counselor or a prescriber to help you with medication management. This may include a referral into assessment for substance abuse treatment and referral into that system.
  • There is a wealth of free and low-cost resources throughout East Idaho. Do not allow an inability to pay to stop you from reaching out for help. Let us find the best fit for your individual care plan.
  • 1650 N. Holmes Ave. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
  • Services Provided: Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Social Detox, Idaho Falls Crisis Center (eastidahocrisis.com)
Midleton Counseling 208-965-4502
  • 343 E. 4th N. Suite 129, Rexburg, ID 83440
  • Follow the link or call for more information about free children’s counseling sessions through Odyssey.
  • Empowering Parents (withodyssey.com)
Rise Up - Teen & Child Crisis Center of East Idaho

For more information and counseling agencies in Idaho Falls, Rigby, and Rexburg Areas go to the following website.

Mental Health Facilities in Rigby, ID

Additional Resources

Organization Phone Number Notes
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) 208-522-5391
Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center 208-745-2612
LIHEAP 208-454-8604
  • This program makes home heating more affordable, assists with avoiding disconnection of utility services during the winter and helps to maintain a warm, safe and healthy environment for young children, the elderly and the disabled.
Sparc 208-544-4357
  • Connecting youth and their families to community resources.
  • 544 4th St, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
  • Monday – Friday 9am - 7pm
  • SPaRC Home - CYA Idaho
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