General Assistance | Guthrie County Offices
200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
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
Proof of all household income, copies of utility bills or landlord statement
Main Phone
Fax
Call for appointment
None
Guthrie County, IA
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.
12/16/2025
Guthrie County Offices
Provides county government services to the Guthrie County area.