GARDEN CITY

FOOD BANK 

BOISE

FOOD PANTRY

MOUNTAIN HOME

FOOD PANTRY

Program Details

Households may utilize the food pantry once every 60 days. Food boxes typically provide 2-4 days worth of food. Garden seeds may also be available in the springtime (limited availability). Food boxes vary based on donations and location.

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To receive a food box, clients must qualify and be enrolled in our CSBG program. Clients will be asked for demographic information about themselves and each member of their household. No ID or income verification is required to receive a food box.

USDA Commodities are staple pantry items that are provided through our TEFAP program. Commodities are available once per month at multiple distribution sites in the Treasure Valley. For specific dates and times please call (208) 377-0700. Commodities are available at all El-Ada locations.

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To receive commodities, clients must qualify and be enrolled in our TEFAP program. Clients will be asked for demographic information about themselves and each member of their household and must sign an eligibility form. No ID or income verification is required to receive commodities.

Income Qualifications 

CSBG

200% of the Poverty Income Guidelines

TEFAP

250% of the Poverty Income Guidelines

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  

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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture 
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or 

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.