Community Council of Idaho

FREEMED is an outreach program of the Idaho Falls Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, dedicated to providing aid to low-income individuals without prescription insurance. The organization assists clients in accessing pharmaceutical companies' Patient Assistance Programs to obtain necessary medications at no cost. With a focus on individuals who are on fixed incomes or those who have exhausted their prescription coverage, FREEMED helps clients navigate the application process for free maintenance medications. Funded entirely by grants and donations, FREEMED relies on volunteers to support its mission of ensuring that those in need are never without essential prescriptions. Generated from the website

The Idaho Falls Community Outreach Center (COC) provides a collaborative space for various social service charities, including the Soup Kitchen and FreeMed, allowing them to focus on their missions without the burden of rent. Established through the vision of St. Mark's Episcopal Church members, the COC has become a vital resource in the community, housing multiple organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. The Soup Kitchen, a key component of the COC, has been serving the community since 1985 and now operates seven days a week, providing over 55,000 meals annually to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. With no qualifications required and a mission centered on dignity and respect, the Soup Kitchen relies on generous community donations and dedicated volunteers to continue its essential services. Generated from the website