Idaho Child Nutrition Programs

Idaho provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Idaho.

Child Nutrition Programs in Idaho

In Idaho the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:

Idaho NSLP, CACFP, SFSP
State Director
Child Nutrition Programs
Department of Education
Post Office Box 83720
Len B. Jordan Office Building
650 West State Street
Boise, Idaho 83720-0027
Phone: 208-332-6820

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Idaho call the contact number above or contact the Idaho Department of Education, the Idaho Department of Health or the Idaho child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Child Nutrition Programs in Other States

Click here to find child nutrition programs in other states

Additional Areas of Interest

Idaho Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Idaho Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Idaho WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Idaho Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Idaho Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Idaho child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Idaho Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself