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GENERAL ASSISTANCE | GUTHRIE COUNTY OFFICES

Provides emergency assistance for basic needs to county residence. Basic needs assistance includes rent and utility bill help, food, medical services (emergency dental extraction or prescriptions), transportation (fuel) and burial assistance (application must be made after death and before burial).

Program is for emergency needs that cannot be met by other means.

Location

200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115

Fax

(641) 747-3027

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;

Application process

Call for appointment

Required documents

Eligibility

Must be a resident of Guthrie County, actively seeking employment, must meet county income guidelines, apply for all benefits available from federal, state, and local sources

Fee

None

Languages

English

Agency info

GUTHRIE COUNTY OFFICES

County Government Offices.