Ponderay
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Local offices in Ponderay
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Sandpoint-Ponderay Office
207 Larkspur Street, Ponderay, ID 83852
Help here
- Benefits assistanceGet help with applications for food, health coverage, child care, cash, and home energy assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Utilities · City office
Ponderay Utility Services
Help here
- Water, sewer, gas, and electric service informationFind the provider for water, sewer, gas, or electric service in Ponderay and contact it about your account or bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofponderay.org
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
Local office · City office
Ponderay City Hall
288 Fourth Street, Ponderay, ID 83852
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, records, and questions about local government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofponderay.org
State office · State office
Idaho Transportation Department, Ponderay Vehicle Services
300 Bonner Mall Way, Suite 24, Ponderay, ID 83852
Help here
- Vehicle servicesVisit this office for vehicle title and registration services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on itd.idaho.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ponderay
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
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
1234 E. Front Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
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
Community Action Partnership
124 New 6th St, Lewiston, ID 83501-2133
Listed on townhall.idaho.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bonner County
Ponderay is in Bonner County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Bonner County Indigent Services
1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- County assistanceThe county reviews applications for limited emergency assistance when no other help is available.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bonnercountyid.gov
Public health · Regional office
Panhandle Health District WIC, Bonner County Office
2101 W. Pine Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on panhandlehealthdistrict.org
Human services · State office
211 Idaho CareLine
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 to get connected with health and human services in your community.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Public health · Regional office
Panhandle Health District, Bonner County Office
2101 W. Pine Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesThe office provides public health and clinical services for Bonner County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on panhandlehealthdistrict.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Bonner County Court Assistance Office
Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Help here
- Court forms and self-help informationThe office helps people find court forms and information for representing themselves in court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bonnercountyid.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho
402 W. Canfield Avenue, Suite 1, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find local support and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaani.org
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