St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho (Boise)

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St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho, established in 1988, serves the Boise area through five thrift stores and a range of assistance programs. Covering Ada and Canyon counties, it helps people with utilities, rent, household goods, clothing, and transportation, and runs reentry, food-pantry, and home-visit programs.

Service areaAda and Canyon counties (Boise area)

Founded1988

Thrift storesFive (Broadway, Caldwell, Meridian, Collister, and more)

ProgramsHome visits, reentry services, food pantries

AlsoReentry career development, special works

HelpAda and Canyon County helplines

HeadquartersBoise, Idaho

Websitesvdpid.org

Donate goods or shop in the Boise area. Five thrift stores fund help with rent, utilities, and household goods; drop off or shop, and find locations at svdpid.org.

About St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho

St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho was established in 1988, opening its first store on State Street that year. As part of the Catholic lay Society of St. Vincent de Paul, it serves the Boise area through thrift retail and direct aid.

Thrift stores and donations

The council operates five thrift stores around the Boise area, including locations on Broadway, in Caldwell and Meridian, and a newer store in the Collister Center. Sales fund the council's assistance programs, and a dedicated furniture and home store features higher-quality pieces.

Programs and services

SVdP Southwest Idaho offers Ada County and Canyon County helplines for assistance with utilities, rent, household goods, clothing, and transportation. Its programs include home visits, reentry services and reentry career development, food pantries, and special works.

The reentry programs in particular help people returning to the community rebuild stability and find work.

How to donate and get a tax receipt

St. Vincent de Paul is a 501(c)(3), so goods and cash are tax-deductible when you itemize. Get a receipt at drop-off, and estimate fair market value with our donation value guide.

To support the Southwest Idaho council, donate goods at a store or give through svdpid.org.

Frequently asked questions

What does St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho do?

Established in 1988, it runs five thrift stores around Boise and helps people with utilities, rent, household goods, clothing, and transportation across Ada and Canyon counties, plus reentry and food-pantry programs.

Where can I donate to SVdP in Boise?

At one of five thrift stores around the Boise area, including Broadway, Caldwell, Meridian, and Collister. Find locations at svdpid.org. Donations are tax-deductible.

How do I get help from SVdP Southwest Idaho?

Call the Ada County or Canyon County helpline for assistance with utilities, rent, household goods, clothing, and transportation.

What area does it serve?

Southwest Idaho, primarily Ada and Canyon counties around Boise.

Last updated June 2026. St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho founding (1988), five Boise-area thrift stores, Ada and Canyon county service area and helplines, and programs (home visits, reentry services, reentry career development, food pantries, special works) from St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho (svdpid.org). We are not affiliated with St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]