Bonner Gospel Mission

762 Triangle Drive

Ponderay, ID 83852

208-263-6698

Faithbased assistance providing temporary shelter (up to 5 days), food, bed and clothing for MEN 18+.

Also offers addiction abuse guidance, job services assistance, and GED assistance.  For more information go to bonnergospelmission.org

Priest River Ministries

If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or trafficking, Priest River Ministries (PRM) provides emergency housing and a 24/7 hotline 208-290-6529. Depending upon availability, PRM may also have housing available for families that are in crisis 208-448-2800.

Other Domestic Violence Options:

VAST Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-208-265-3586

North Idaho Crisis Services – 208-946-5595 

Monday – Thursday 5 PM to 8 AM

Friday  - 5 PM through Monday 8 AM

Freedom House/Sweet Magnolia

freedomhousehope.org

208-290-5857

A residential “program house” where female clients will spend 120 days on the path to recovery through SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) and IDOC recognized, evidence-based cognitive behavior modification and personal accountability counseling programs presented from a biblical perspective.

Bonner Homeless Transitions

BHT (formerly TIPS) is a transitional housing facility for single women, men or women with children, or 2-parent families with children. Bonner Homeless Transitions housing programs include assisting individuals and families with case management, food, clothing, medical assistance, transportation, counseling and skills classes such as budgeting, employment, parenting and nutrition.

Bonner Homeless Transitions

BHT (formerly TIPS) is a transitional housing facility for single women, men or women with children, or 2-parent families with children. Bonner Homeless Transitions housing programs include assisting individuals and families with case management, food, clothing, medical assistance, transportation, counseling, and skills classes such as budgeting, employment, parenting and nutrition.

Union Gospel Mission

1224 Trent Ave., Spokane

(509) 535-8510

The Mission in Spokane has made an extraordinary commitment to not turn away anyone in an emergency situation so long as the individual has not created problems in the past at the Mission, and is not under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.

St. Vincent De Paul

201 E. Harrison, Coeur d’Alene

(208) 664-3095

St. Vincent de Paul provides emergency shelter for both men and women. The shelter does not keep a waiting list. Instead, beds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This shelter has twelve beds.

House of Charity

32 W. Pacific, Spokane

(509) 624-7821

Accepts men in any condition, including the mentally ill and intoxicated.  Evening hour begins at 6:30 p.m. for overnight stay.

Union Gospel Mission

196 W. Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene 

(208) 665-4673

Call first for requirements, confirmation of availability and check-in time.

St. Vincent de Paul

201 E. Harrison, Coeur d’Alene

(208) 664-3095

St. Vincent de Paul provides emergency shelter for both men and women. The shelter does not keep a waiting list. Instead, beds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This shelter has twelve beds.

St Vincent de Paul will open a warming center for homeless individuals during bouts of extreme cold this winter. 

Once temperatures fall below 28 degrees, the Post Falls Shelter will be activated. The center is at 202 W. 7th Street in Post Falls, in the Kamps Apartment basement. Transportation will leave from the St Vincent de Paul Father Bill’s Kitchen at 6:30pm on nights the center is open and will transport back the next morning.

The warming center can accommodate 45 individuals and will have sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, stocking caps and coats, as well as a full bathroom, warm food and drinks. The Coeur d’Alene site will be used as overflow.

Offered in addition to St Vincent de Paul’s regular homeless shelters, the warming center will allow more people to get out of the cold. However, the center is not set up for regular housing.

CAP offers several assistance programs, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This energy program provides financial assistance with utility bills and heating sources such as wood and propane during the “heating months” (November 1st through January 31st). Assistance under this program is available to applicants only one time per heating season.   

Eligibility is based on the household’s income. For example, a family of four would be eligible for assistance if their income did not exceed $9,656 for a three-month period. A family consisting of a single person would be eligible if his or her income did not exceed $4,683 during a three-month period. A table listing the amounts for eligibility is posted on CAP’s website www.cap4action.org Also, anyone participating in the SNAP program (food stamps) is categorically eligible..

When funds are available, CAP provides crisis assistance if an applicant is in imminent danger of losing electric or bulk fuel for heat.   Assistance under this crisis program is available during the year and is not limited to the “heating months.”

To seek assistance from CAP, call (208)-255-2910 or stop by our office any weekday between 9 to noon and 1 to 3. We are closed on Thursday.. Visit CAP’s website or call to get a list of the required documents. 

Both Avista 800-227-9187 and Northern Lights 208-263-5141  will work with their customers to develop payment plans for utility bills. It is important to immediately notify the companies when a problem with payment arises so that representatives can work with you to develop options.

Firewood Rescue is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing a one-time delivery of firewood to individuals and families on an emergency basis.

Contact: firewoodrescue2020@gmail.com to apply.

 A joint ministry of local churches offering assistance for immediate needs such as, but not limited to, utilities, clothing, food, linens, kitchen ware, household items and minor home repairs. Serves as a clearing house and referral connection hub for partnering local churches and organizations. Offers long term support through prayer, classes,training, and mentoring to address deeper issues if desired.  Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30-4:30 in the back of the Sandpoint Church of God.  Call (208) 263-6378 or come by at 221 S. Division Ave.

Please contact Pastor Hinson at (208) 597-0504. You will need to call for hours and assistance is provided to Boundary County residents.

Salvation Army Voucher Program - Applications accepted Monday and Wednesday 3:30-5:30 PM at Sandpoint Church of the Nazarene at 47954 Highway 95 in Ponderay. You may call the church office and leave a message at 208-263-2562. You will need to provide shut off notice and may be asked to find other providers to help with your need.  Funds may be available for assistance with power, water and evictions.  

(208) 263-3663

www.foodbank83864.com

1707 Culvers Dr.

Sandpoint, ID 83864

Food Bank is primarily a food resource for low income families, disabled individuals, children and seniors to receive a ‘helping hand’ in a time of emergency. All resources at the food bank are free. The Food Bank also provides food to qualifying school children over the weekends, Coats for Kids, USDA Commodities and Diapers and Formula (when available). Food Bank clients must live in Bonner County and have an income that is below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Market hours are 9:00-2:30 Monday-Friday

New registrants are asked to be there no later than 2:00

(208) 267-3663

6665 Main St.

Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Administered by Community Action Partnership. Provides food resource for low-income individuals.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed for lunch 12-1 p.m.

(208) 266-1213

700 Pine St

Clark Fork, ID 83811

Call for information.

(208) 448-2352

339 Jackson

Priest River, ID 83856

Priest River Food Bank has new hours. 9 am to 11:45 am (Tuesday) and 3 pm to 5:45 pm (Thursday) Other requirements

• Photo ID
• Proof of residence (lease/rent agreement, county tax statement)
• Proof of your income (paystub, SSI letter)
• Or job service registration (idaho.labor.gov print the screen with your name and information)

(208) 437-0143

103 N. Washington

Oldtown, ID 83822

corner of 3rd and Montana (look for sign)

Gives out food baskets every month (Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm,) Call before.

Food surplus on Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Strictly community supported.