Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force

06/27/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the Task Force will be temporarily suspending its operations as of August 1, 2025. While this decision was not made lightly, it is a necessary step as we evaluate how best to serve our mission moving forward.

The Task Force will remain legally active and in good standing during this transition, and all materials on our website will remain available for the community and our partners. Should you have any questions or want to stay in touch during this time, please contact Board President Dawn Pierce.

We are incredibly proud of the work we’ve accomplished alongside our partners, volunteers & community advocates. This work would not have been possible without your support. Thank you for walking with us on the journey to fight hunger in Idaho. This is not a goodbye, just a see you soon.

06/24/2025

Millions of older adults are eligible for grocery assistance with the help of SNAP. Below, the Task Force breaks down a few common myths about SNAP for adults aged 60+ 👇

❌ Myth: SNAP is only for families with children.
✅ Fact: SNAP is for everyone who meets eligibility requirements. In fact, 34% of SNAP households in Idaho consist of at least one older adult.

❌ Myth: Applying for SNAP benefits will take food away from others in need.
✅ Fact: Everyone eligible for SNAP is entitled to benefits, so an older adult who receives SNAP assistance is not taking away food or money from other households.

❌ Myth: Applying for SNAP is too difficult and time consuming.
✅ Fact: The Task Force offers free & confidential application assistance…and our application sessions typically take less than 30 minutes! https://www.mrelief.com/

06/17/2025

Task Force Board President Dawn Pierce joins KTVB to discuss the SNAP candy & soda restrictions that will go into effect in 2026. SNAP is the nation’s first line of defense against hunger, and any cuts or threats to the program — including purchasing restrictions — threatens the proven ability of SNAP to help those in need. These restrictions are also arbitrary and confusing for shoppers and grocers alike, which may lead to small grocery stores no longer accepting SNAP or closing.

Watch the news segment here:

Idaho SNAP recipients will lose candy and soda benefits starting January 2026.

06/13/2025

🏡 Join Our Path Home & the Intermountain Fair Housing Council for a fair housing training on Wednesday, 6/18, from 11am to 3pm at 950 W State St in Boise. Registration required.

👩‍⚕️ The St. Alphonsus Mobile Health Clinic will be at the Caldwell Salvation Army on Thursday, 6/19, from 12pm to 4pm. Free medical services are available, and community health workers will be on-site to assist with additional needs.

🍎 The Caribou County Community Food Distribution is open on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Stop by 40 W Center St in Soda Springs on Thursday, 6/19, from 10am to 12pm. Food boxes are available on a first come, first serve basis.

06/12/2025

Food insecurity impacts millions of children across the United States, but it doesn’t stop there. Are you aged 60+ and serving as a guardian or caretaker for children, finding yourself skipping meals to make sure the children are fed? may be able to help.

📲 Text “Food” to 74544 to find out your SNAP eligibility and apply for benefits with assistance from the Task Force.

📞 Call the Idaho DHW at 877-456-1233 to learn more and apply with the state directly.

06/10/2025

free summer meals are available for kids 18 and under?! No application is needed, and free meals are available at schools and parks across the state all summer long. Some sites offer meals to eat on site, while others offer meals to go. Visit the USDA’s website to access the Summer Meal Site Finder, or text “FOOD” to 304304 to find your closest site.

Parents & guardians, if you need additional food support, contact the Task Force for SNAP eligibility & enrollment assistance.

06/09/2025

Reminder: 🍽️ FREE Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️

Nampa School District is once again offering free breakfast and lunch to all children ages 1–18 this summer! No sign-up required—just show up and enjoy a nutritious meal.

📅 Dates: June 9 – July 25 (varies by site)
📍 Multiple locations across NSD
🥞🍔 Meal times and site schedules are listed in the graphic!

Help us spread the word and make sure no child goes hungry this summer. 💙

This Institution is an equal opportunity provider.

06/09/2025

06/06/2025

🥣 Join The Hunger Coalition at 110 Honeysuckle St in Bellevue for a free community meal on Monday, 6/9, from 4-6pm. Monday’s meal will be Buddha Bowls!

🥪 The Summer Food Service Program is back for this summer. For Boise area families, the Boise School District will be offering free summer meals across the city to children age 18 and under all summer. Meals will be available from Tuesday, 6/10 to Friday, 7/18, at West Junior High. Breakfast is served from 8:15-8:45am, and lunch is served from 12:15-12:45pm.

🥕 The Idaho Foodbank is hosting a food distribution at the Ford Center in Nampa on Wednesday, 6/11 from 11am to 2:30pm, or until food runs out.

06/06/2025

An estimated 25,000 WIC participants in Idaho would have their CVB for fruits & veggies cut by more than half, reducing the amount of money food insecure and low-income mothers and children have to buy fresh, nutritious produce.

For more than 25 years, Presidents and Congresses of both parties have adhered to a commitment to provide enough funding for the WIC program — the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,...

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

In honor of 🌈 the Task Force wants to highlight the hunger crisis facing LGBTQ+ individuals. Food security for all means for ALL.