EICAP - Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership

EICAP - Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership EICAP helps at-risk individuals and families meet their basic needs and increase independence through

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership has 150 full and part time employees who serve the nearly 205,000 residents in our nine county service area. Our counties vary from having 90,000 residents and a population density of 44 people per square mile to only having 1,000 residents with .6 people per square mile. In 2007 we provided direct services to roughly 12,000 individuals. In Eastern Idaho:


Nearly 14% of residents live below the poverty level. Our child poverty rate is 14%.
17% of families with children who are under the age of 5 live in poverty.
11% of families have a female as the head of household, with no male present. 29% of these live in poverty.
3.6% of people over 16 years old are unemployed. (5.5% of the civilian labor force is unemployed.)
10% of our residents are over the age of 65. Nearly 1200 grandparents are responsible for raising their grandchildren.
16% of our residents over the age of 5 have a disability.
42% of adults age 21-64 with a disability are unemployed.
17% of children do not have health insurance.
19% of residence do not have health insurance.
15% of people over the age of 25 do not have a high school diploma or equivalency.
7.5% speak Spanish in the home, 46% of whom speak English less than "very well".
30% of all housing units were built before 1960.
12% of all housing units were built before 1940. All figures according to 2000 Census data

What it Means to be Poor? The federal government says a family of 4 making less than $21,200 annually, which is $19,886 after deducting FICA, is living in poverty. How far will $19,886 go in Eastern Idaho for a family of 4? Maximum Monthly Income $1,657.00
Rent (2 bedroom) ($545.00)
Utilities ($292.00)
Transportation ($588.00)
Food ($587.00)
Health Care ($201.00)
Child Care ($292.00)
Balance ($848.00)
Sources: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Economic Policy Institute (epinet.org) Basic Family Budget Calculator (rural Idaho, 2 parent, 2 children) 2007, Idaho Child Care Program, US DOL - Bureau of Labor Statistics - Consumer Expenditures Report 2005

What basic need would you cut back on? Rent
Utilities
Transportation
Food
Health Care
Child Care
End of Year Deficit: ($10,176)

This doesn't include other expenses like:

Insurance
Clothing and Shoes
Education or school supplies
Home and car maintenance or repairs
Cleaning supplies and tools
Furnishings
Recreation
Gifts
Hygiene supplies

How would you cope?

This the SMP honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families.
05/30/2026

This the SMP honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families.

Thank you to those that came to support the senior center last night. The Golden Oldies dance social was so fun!
05/29/2026

Thank you to those that came to support the senior center last night. The Golden Oldies dance social was so fun!

Thank you Citizens Community Bank! a great partner in our mission of - Helping Eastern Idahoans facing economic disadv...
05/19/2026

Thank you Citizens Community Bank! a great partner in our mission of - Helping Eastern Idahoans facing economic disadvantages Thrive! Through support, resources, and education!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Outpatient mental health services provided in a doctor's office, hospital outpatie...
05/18/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Outpatient mental health services provided in a doctor's office, hospital outpatient department, or community mental health center are covered by Medicare if the provider accepts assignment, meaning they agree to the Medicare-approved amount for payment.

With all health care services, sometimes there are errors and instances of fraud. Be on the lookout for these fraudulent situations

FYI
05/14/2026

FYI

Did you know answering calls from unknown numbers puts you at greater risk of scams? Let unknown numbers go to voicemail. If it's someone legitimate, you can call them back.

05/05/2026
Calling all community members! Your voice matters more than you think. We have created a survey for our Head Start & Ear...
04/21/2026

Calling all community members! Your voice matters more than you think. We have created a survey for our Head Start & Early Head Start program to help us understand what families in our community actually need so we can improve services, add support, and make sure programs like Head Start are working for you. When you take a few minutes to fill it out, you are directly helping shape resources for your child, family, and others in the community.

Please see the attached flyers with QR code access to particpate in the survey (English & Spanish) Thank you for your support!

To our wonderful community partners: We can't do this work alone, and your input is a big part of the picture. We have c...
04/21/2026

To our wonderful community partners: We can't do this work alone, and your input is a big part of the picture. We have created a short survey for our Head Start and Early Head Start program to help us understand our community strengths, gaps, and opportunities so we can better serve families and build stronger partnerships. Your feedback directly influences planning, funding, decisions, and how we collaborate moving forward. Simply put, what you share helps drive what we are able to do.

Please see the attached flyers for the QR code to the surveys (English & Spanish) and thank you for your time!

FYI
04/06/2026

FYI

Some Medicare beneficiaries are receiving new Medicare cards with new numbers. Medicare is sending these new cards with a letter explaining why a new number has been issued. If you aren’t sure if mail from Medicare is legitimate, call 1-800-Medicare and ask.

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935 E Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID
83401

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12085225391

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