Community Resources

Public safety resources from the Meridian Police Department. Additional information about Senior Safety is available from MPD.

Meridian Food Bank is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12-4pm. May visit twice/month. Cans & dry goods produce in season, meat & eggs when available. Bring ID & proof of address.

Meridian Parks and Recreation’s seasonal Activity Guide, an online publication published three times a year (in April, August, and December), is filled with a variety of fun, affordable and enriching classes, camps, sports activities, and special event information.

Metro Community Services is an umbrella of resources for our senior community. ECHO is a phone check-in system for seniors who live alone and is located in the community services section of the website.

Next Steps Idaho helps with career planning, education planning, training resource, and FASFA application assistance. 

Starting place for people in homelessness to get stability. Staff to help see if qualify for homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, transitional or permanent supportive housing services and help make referral connections to these programs.

Resource guide for assisted living, in-home care, retirement communities, health care resources, legal and financial help, and much more!

Vocational assistance for individuals with disabilities who require help finding or maintaining employment.

The Idaho WIC program knows that your family’s health is important. Our goal is to help you and your family thrive by promoting healthy lifestyle choices. WIC benefits are for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday.

The WCA provides a comprehensive and secure emergency and transitional shelter program, in confidential locations with round-the-clock staff assistance. The living facilities are for women and children who are fleeing domestic and/or sexual assault. If you are concerned your internet use might be monitored, call the 24-hour hotline at 208-343-7025.