Hope. Help. Community.

IF YOU NEED HELP

Hope Starts Here

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho provides compassionate support and essential services to individuals and families across North Idaho. If you or someone you know is facing hardship, housing instability, food insecurity, or financial challenges, we are here to help. Through community support, outreach programs, and neighbor-to-neighbor care, we work to bring hope, stability, and lasting change to those who need it most.

Meals

Father Bill’s Kitchen

At Father Bill’s Kitchen, every person is welcomed with respect and without judgment. Whether you are coming in for a meal, a moment to sit down, or simply to be around others, you belong here. A place to eat, connect, and start again.

Address: 1317 N 1st St. Coeur d’Alene

Meal Times:

Dinner is served Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Breakfast (and a sack lunch) are served Monday through Friday at 6:00 AM.

Hygiene Services

Shower and Laundry

Access to a shower and clean clothes can make all the difference. It is often the first step toward feeling like yourself again.

Our shower and laundry facilities offer a safe, welcoming space where neighbors can take care of basic needs with dignity. Whether it is preparing for work, an appointment, or simply starting the day fresh, this space is here to support that next step.

Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location:

Located at Father Bill’s Kitchen
1317 N 1st St. Coeur d’Alene

Shelter

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho provides safe shelter, compassionate support, and emergency housing services for individuals experiencing hardship, homelessness, or crisis. Whether someone needs a temporary place to stay or protection from dangerous winter conditions, our programs are designed to offer stability, dignity, and a path forward. Through our shelters and seasonal warming center, we help meet immediate needs while connecting guests with resources and support for long-term success.

CARE IN CRISIS

Rent and Utility Assistance

St. Vincent de Paul offers emergency assistance for individuals and families who are in crisis and have an eviction notice and/or a shut off notice for utilities.

Documents for General Assistance

Photo ID for all adults and children who reside in the household
Social security cards for household members (including children)
Proof of current income (past 30 days) for all adults
Prefer that all adults be present
Must be a resident of Kootenai county
Rental Assistance
Lease and eviction notice

Utility Assistance

Lease and shut-off notice documents
Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis.
Hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

If you are in need of help please contact Social Services at 208-664-3095 ext. 307 or email Becca@stvincentdepaulcda.org

Meet a Case Manager

Case Management services are a way to help clients be accountable for their own lives, as well as the assistance they receive. Working with a skilled Case Manager, clients build an individualized case plan that maps out their goals and their path to success and self-reliance. Case Managers offer support, direction, referrals, and accountability, while meeting with clients as often as necessary.