Provides coupons (or checks) to older individuals for use at farmer's markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs for fresh nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey.

Provides emergency food and gas vouchers for permanent Story County residents who are experiencing a financial crisis or emergency to permanent residents of Story County Iowa only.

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 or utility payments, burial expenses, dental/medical bill expenses, medically necessary prescriptions, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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

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.

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.

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.

Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. Funds may be disbursed for specific basic maintenance needs such as shelter (rental/mortgage assistance), utilities, food, clothing, household supplies, personal essentials, and laundry.

General Assistance eligibility is re-determined monthly, by appointment, and as long as the recipient maintains his/her eligibility, they may continue to receive a monthly General Assistance grant.

Basic needs assistance program available for Rural Polk County residents (Des Moines resident are not eligible for this program). Program can help with utility bills, rent, food and any other basic need the individual or family may need assistance with. Max yearly assistance of $250. Must fall at or below 200% of poverty guidelines.

Provides coupons (or checks) to older individuals for use at farmer's markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs for fresh nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey.