Community Food Pantry & Food Assistance
Nutritious Food. Neighborly Support. Everyone Welcome.
Whether you're stretching a fixed income, facing an unexpected hardship, or simply need a little extra support, our Community Food Pantry is here to help. Everyone deserves access to healthy food in a welcoming, respectful environment.
About the Program
Food insecurity affects people from every walk of life. Our Community Food Pantry serves older adults, working families, individuals with disabilities, and anyone experiencing temporary or ongoing food insecurity.
We provide nutritious food whenever available, including fresh produce, dairy products, meat, pantry staples, shelf-stable foods, bread and baked goods, frozen foods, and seasonal donations.
Much of our inventory comes through generous community donations, partnerships with the Idaho Foodbank, and our Food Recovery & Zero Hunger program, which rescues wholesome food that might otherwise go to waste. Inventory changes throughout the week depending on donations and deliveries.
Pantry Information
In Partnership with the Idaho Foodbank
Expanding Food Assistance Programs
Growing to Serve More Neighbors
The McCall Senior & Community Center is partnering with the Idaho Foodbank to expand the food assistance programs available in Valley County. As these partnerships grow, we will be able to offer additional USDA nutrition programs that increase access to healthy food for eligible households and older adults.
TEFAP
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
We are preparing to offer The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) through our partnership with the Idaho Foodbank. TEFAP is a federally supported program that provides nutritious USDA foods to eligible households. Once available, eligible community members will be able to receive additional food assistance through this program.
Senior Food Boxes
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
The McCall Senior & Community Center is also working toward offering the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for eligible adults age 60 and older. CSFP provides a monthly package of nutritious USDA foods that helps supplement healthy diets for older adults.
By the Numbers
Community Impact
I was embarrassed the first time I came. But the volunteers were so kind and normal about it — they just helped me find what I needed. Now I tell everyone about this place.
More Than a Food Pantry
Our pantry is just one part of our broader food security mission. Together with Community Dinners, Meals on Wheels, Food Recovery & Zero Hunger, and future USDA nutrition programs, we are working to reduce hunger while improving nutrition and strengthening our community.
Volunteer at the Pantry
Pantry volunteers are the heart of our food security mission. There are many ways to help:
- Sort donations
- Stock shelves
- Pack food boxes
- Receive deliveries
- Assist guests
- Support Food Recovery
- Prepare future USDA distributions
Help Stock the Shelves
Our pantry runs on donated food and community generosity. Current pantry needs include:
- Peanut butter
- Canned proteins
- Pasta
- Rice
- Oatmeal
- Cereal
- Shelf-stable milk
- Hygiene items
- Fresh produce (when accepted)
In Partnership with the Idaho Foodbank
Get Involved
Pantry volunteers help sort donations, stock shelves, and assist guests. It's hands-on, high-impact work at the heart of our food security mission.