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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.

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

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.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides emergency payment vouchers for people in need of short term emergency type assistance to meet their basic needs. It is not intended to provide on-going long term aid to any individual/or family. Services include financial assistance with rent, utilities, food and transportation expense assistance for medical treatment not available in Clarke County.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs. Help may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water, possible prescription medication costs and food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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County Government Departments/Offices
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services

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.

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Clothing Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Household Goods Vouchers

Provides financial assistance and education to eligible households with a grocery voucher to meet their meal gaps.

Offers emergency help with food, clothing, transportation, rent and utilities to veterans and their widows and benefits assistance for those filing a claim with the Veteran Administration or state veteran benefits.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Retirement Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Food Vouchers
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Provides emergency support services for the migrant and seasonal farm workers, such as food and car repairs.

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Food Vouchers
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Provides a monthly income for individuals to be used to pay for food, rent/shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, or other items considered essential.

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Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

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.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Homeless Shelter
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Offers a food pantry, diapers, health and hygiene products.

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Food Pantries
Personal/Grooming Needs
Diapers
Food Vouchers

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

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Diapers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Offers programs for county residents who meet certain income and resource guidelines including general assistance such as rent, utilities, provisions for food and nonfood items, emergency medical and dental services, and funeral expenses. Also includes legal services when funding is available.

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Food Vouchers
General Legal Aid
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
General Relief
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

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

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Diapers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Transportation 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.
Provides nutrition vouchers to seniors for their local farmers markets. Available May-October.
Offers rent and utility assistance and makes referrals to other assistance programs. Can also offer burial/cremation assistance and food vouchers to those who qualify. Limit of $150.00 per household per year. Must be indigent and have shut off notices for utilities and an eviction notice for rent assistance.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Assists Ringgold County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Services include help for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses.

APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Food Vouchers
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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.

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Food Vouchers
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
General Household Goods Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance