Gem State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among us all.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Idaho — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Idaho — Lights shining across the Gem State
Food bank open Monday–Friday, 10am–1pm. Five days a week, every week. That kind of consistency is the backbone of a neighborhood.
Food pantry. Emergency assistance for shelter, utilities, and medical needs. A community garden with 36 plots serving refugees and food-insecure families.
The pastor preached Matthew 25:40 at the Idaho State Capitol. President of Interfaith Justice Idaho. They mean it.
24/7 food pantry. Monthly meals. Listed with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare as a community food resource.
Eviction prevention and rapid rehousing in the Boise metro. They catch families before they fall.
Treasure Valley anchor. Spay/neuter, cruelty investigation, adoption. The front line for animals in the region.
Utility and rental assistance, basic necessities, household starter kits, driving lessons for newly arrived families. A humanitarian fund running quietly on Christine Street for years.
Idaho's oldest synagogue. Their youth-led Budding Philanthropists Foundation awards grants to local charities doing direct-action community work. Tikkun Olam — healing the world — is not just a phrase here.
24-hour shelter campus on State Street. Daily meals, free laundry, mental health counseling, recovery programs, on-site medical clinic. Every faith. Every door open. This is Matthew 25:40 walking around in Boise.
Sewa — selfless service. Large-scale food drives and community cleanups coordinated across the Northwest, donating half a million pounds of food to local pantries and shelters. They call it Sewa Diwali. The rest of us call it showing up.
A small, loving church focused on Matthew 25:40, providing sack lunches every Saturday and a community dinner the 3rd Friday every month. Whitney Methodist also helps refugees and welcomes all to their services.
A wonderful resource for those looking for assistance in food, housing, and other needs.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among us all.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Idaho that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the quiet work of Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.