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

Provides emergency assistance when funds are available. Assistance is provided through vouchers written directly to the service provider and may include assistance with rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, clothing, and food.

Also participates with the Nicor Gas Sharing program, which provides assistance with natural gas bills for those in need. Applications are available during those months in which the program is operating.

Provides short-term emergency type assistance to individuals lacking the resources to meet their basic needs. It is not intended to provide on-going, long-term aid to any individual and/or family. Funds cannot be used for any utility or rent deposits. Funds cannot be used to reconnect utilities once disconnected.

Provides assistance to veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, and benefits available through federal, state, or local laws. Offers emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food. 

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.

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

Offers assistance to honorably discharged veterans and their families in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, and benefits available through federal, state, or local laws. Provides emergency financial aid for basic necessities such as rent, utilities, and food. Additionally, supports veterans and their dependents with accessing burial benefits, including burial in national cemeteries, headstones, markers, memorial certificates, burial flags, and funeral allowances. Financial assistance for burial or cremation expenses may also be available to help families manage funeral and interment costs.

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 clothing vouchers to those in need, to be used at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. (Clothing vouchers do not require a disaster situation to be eligible.)

Offers the following vouchers to be used at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, available only to those who need assistance in the wake of a disaster situation (such as housefire, flooding, tornado, etc.):

- Furniture.

- Household items.

- Personal hygiene products.

- Clothing.

- Other items as available.

Provides coupons (or checks) to older adults 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 up to $150 to families for utilities, diapers, groceries, gas for vehicles, and other needs.

Offers help with limited financial assistance (as funding allows) for basic needs such as rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, and more.

Clients must participate in ongoing case management.

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 mortgage payments, utilities, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides assistance to discharged veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits, including compensation or pension claims, as well as benefits available under federal, state, or local laws. Services may include emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial benefits, transportation assistance (bus tokens) and food.

Provides coupons (or checks) to older adults 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 assistance to wartime veterans and spouses with emergency basic needs (medical, shelter, food, utilities, burial cost and special needs). Also helps with applying for compensation, pension, widow's benefits, obtaining military records, Federal, State and County Benefits they may qualify for.

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

Assists veterans, their widows, widowers, wives, and minor children with filling out forms to enroll in VA Healthcare system as well as burial benefits, education, home loan assistance, VA pensions, and Veterans Affairs Medical Van Available.

If a veteran needs a ride to a medical appointment, they may contact the Veterans Affairs Director at 641-373-0349 to arrange transportation with the VA Medical Van.

May also help with referrals to, or with funds, when available for food vouchers, rent and or utility payment and medical expense. 

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.

Offers vouchers for food, clothing, and household items. Vouchers can be exchanged at the thrift store.

Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.

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.

Provides limited fixed rate benefits consisting of the bare necessities of life such as shelter, utilities, and food allowances. Offers short term support only. Temporary financial assistance may consist of:
- Rent/mortgage payments
- Utility payments
- Food/family essentials
- Indigent burial expenses
- Miscellaneous disability care expenses
- Transportation (bus tokens)
- Homeless/Transitional housing referrals
- Other assistance as needed and as available

Offers a voucher program for individuals needing extra financial assistance for food or gas during difficult financial times. ​

Provides temporary (one time in one year) assistance for food, clothing, rent, and utility assistance. Vouchers are available for furniture and clothing at the Geneva store and Aurora warehouse. Assistance is based on individual/family circumstances.