Shoshone
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Local offices in Shoshone
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
WIC Clinic 503 - Shoshone
119 West A Street, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsVisit the clinic for WIC nutrition services and call the main office to make an appointment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Local office · City office
Shoshone City Hall
207 South Rail Street West, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- City services and utility billsVisit City Hall for city services, utility billing, and help with your city utility account.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shoshonecityid.gov
Local office · State office
211 Idaho CareLine
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Golden Years Senior Center
218 North Rail St. W., Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- Senior center servicesVisit for senior activities and meals at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ooa.csi.edu
State office · State office
Shoshone Driver Services
115 West A St, Suite S, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit for Idaho driver licensing services, including license and identification card help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Library · City office
Shoshone Public Library
211 S Rail St W, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use computers, and join library programs for children and adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shoshonepubliclibrary.org
City of Shoshone, Idaho website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shoshone
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
The Idaho Foodbank
3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID 83642
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
South Central Community Action Partnership
PO Box 531, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0531
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lincoln County
Shoshone is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
South Central Public Health District WIC, Shoshone Clinic
119 W A St, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- WICApply for food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov
Public health · Regional office
South Central Public Health District
119 W A St, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the district about public health and clinical services available to Lincoln County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on phd5.idaho.gov
State office · State office
Idaho 211 CareLine
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Older adults · Regional office
CSI Office on Aging, Area IV Agency on Aging
650 Addison Ave W, 4th Floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for meals, caregiver support, transportation, and other aging services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ooa.csi.edu
Emergency help · County office
Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management
111 W B St, Suite C, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local information about preparing for emergencies and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyid.gov
State office · County office
Lincoln County Driver’s License Office
115 W A St, Shoshone, ID 83352
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew an Idaho driver license or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lincolncountyid.gov
Idaho programs by kind of help
These are run by Idaho and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Idaho CareLine
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988