BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | AGING RESOURCES OF CENTRAL IOWA
Basic Needs Assistance Program is designed to meet the emergency needs of low-income persons age 18-59 years with a disability and adults over 60 with or without a disability. Funds are available for material aid: for emergency needs such as rent payment assistance, utility bills, eyeglasses. The limit for a request is $400 every 2 years. If a service or funds are available elsewhere the assistance will not be approved until all resources have been explored. Assistance can only be issued when funding is available.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
05/06/2025
Data provided by
211 Iowa UWCI
Physical Address
5835 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Fax
(515) 255-9442
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call and navigate through the automated system, when prompted, leave a voicemail with name, contact number and what help is needed
Fee
None
Required documents
Application form, a quote, bill or invoice, proof of income, ID
Eligibility
Open to disabled adults 18-59 years and Seniors 60 years and older with or without a disability
Languages
English
Service area
Warren County, Iowa Dallas County, Iowa Madison County, Iowa Jasper County, Iowa Polk County, Iowa Boone County, Iowa Story County, Iowa Marion County, Iowa
Agency info
AGING RESOURCES OF CENTRAL IOWA
Information and referrals for seniors and adults with disabilities.