DOWNTOWN BOISE — Corpus Commons, Boise's only daytime shelter, is experiencing one of its busiest years yet. As new city ordinances have taken effect, more people experiencing homelessness seek support for daily shelter.

The shelter is now feeding about 200 people daily, according to Executive Director Jessica Abbott. Demand increased after the Galloway Law took effect in July, making it a ticketable offense to sleep in public spaces like sidewalks, parks and vehicles.

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"We saw easily about a 30% increase," Abbott said. "Our showers doubled, our meals almost doubled as well. And that was kind of done without any warning or coordination."

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