The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) is a program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that seeks to preserve affordable housing. Public housing across the country needs more than $26 billion in repairs and many public housing agencies (PHAs) do not have enough money to keep units in…
View moreWIC is a supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children up to age 5. It provides nutritious supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, as well as nutrition education and referral to health care services at no cost to eligible families.
View moreHome delivered nutrition services enable homebound individuals to stay in their homes and communities and avoid or delay costly institutionalization. Availability of these meals also helps effect earlier hospital releases. In addition to a meal, the day-to-day contact of staff provides socialization and wellness checks to recipients which contribute as…
View morePrivate, non-profit agency which serves the economically and socially disadvantaged by responding to their specific needs, enabling them to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential through individual, social, and educational development.Services may include, but are not limited to, food commodities, emergency food, energy assistance, limited financial assistance dependent upon…
View moreThe Emmett Valley Friendship Coalition is a non-profit group of volunteers who help others in Gem County. Programs include Tuesday dinner from 5-6:30 pm, pantry 3:30-6 pm at 719 S. Johns Ave. and annual Christmas Cheer food baskets and toy distribution.
View moreMetro Meals on Wheels delivers and serves more than 1,500 meals each weekday (up 300 meals a day over this time last year) to homebound seniors throughout Ada County, Emmett, Middleton, and a portion of Caldwell. We also serve congregate meals in senior centers in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Star,…
View moreThe Star Food Bank is located at 10775 State Highway in front of Star City Hall. The Star Food Bank provides food and other items each month to families or seniors in need on a weekly basis.
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