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Provides temporary assistance for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water and food vouchers for clients who are in need. A person cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receiving Social Security, FIP or be a Veteran.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

Offers a voucher program for people who need extra financial assistance for food or gas during difficult financial times.

Offers vouchers for food and household items.

A homeless individual may partake in the food pantry which offers dry goods.

Household vouchers are used at the thrift store and may be used for household goods, mattresses, kitchen/dining room tables (to meet family size), couches, living room chairs, and lamps if there is no other overhead lighting in unit. Dressers, TV, TV stands, curtains, kitchen appliances. Vouchers can be used at the Retail Store.

Services

Household Goods Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Clothing Vouchers
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.
Serves members of the Somali community and other immigrants experiencing financial hardships due to lack of employment and/or low-paying jobs.

Provides vouchers to buy food; low-income families may receive food distributed to their homes.

Provides information and referrals to sheltering/housing assistance programs.

These programs are not open to the general public; see eligibility requirements.

Services

Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Food Vouchers
Specialized Information and Referral
Grocery Ordering/Delivery

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

Services

Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.

Facilitate an income maintenance program administered and funded entirely by the county that provides financial assistance, such as for rent, utilities, food, or other essential needs, primarily for adults who have no minor children in the home and are ineligible for any of the federally-funded cash grant programs.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Prescription Medication Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides nutrition vouchers to seniors for their local farmers markets. Available May-October.

Those applying will receive one 5-coupon booklet per person per year, normally worth $25.00. The coupons usually arrive late July and are on a first come-first serve basis. Coupons are good until October 31st.

Eligibility based on income.

Subscribe to the AgeLinc newsletter, watch the AgeLinc Facebook page, or watch the Upcoming Events page on the AgeLinc website to know exactly when the coupons arrive.

Administers the General Assistance Program for Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties to offer emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, burial/cremation, and prescription medications.

Services

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Services

Diapers
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Services

Diapers
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Services

Diapers
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Food pantry and voucher program.
Food and Gas vouchers.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Services

Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers

Provides basic necessities and help those in crisis find the path to self-sufficiency.

Provides guidance, case management, referral, and advocacy.

When available, food, clothing and household vouchers, and rent and utility assistance may be offered. Does not provide assistance with security deposits.

Services

Clothing Vouchers
General Household Goods Provision
Food Vouchers
Case/Care Management
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
The Campbell Fund distributes funds to those that are considered very low income for temporary financial needs. Help given is to cover basic needs.

The Campbell fund will consider the following requests:
  • Medical needs (including dental and vision)
  • City Utilities (excluding deposits and late fees)
  • Gas and Electric Utilities (excluding deposits)
  • Rent only if need is caused by medical issues or domestic violence
  • Grocery vouchers - one-time emergency
  • People Rides

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Services

Food Vouchers
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Provides checks which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets and road side stands. For Iowa grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey (June 1-Oct. 31). 10 checks for $5 each are provided to seniors (60+).

Provides up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Services

Diapers
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Administers the General Assistance Program for Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties to offer emergency financial assistance with rent, utilities, food, burial/cremation, and prescription medications.

Services

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.
Provides Farmer's Market vouchers to individuals 60 and older.