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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 monthly financial assistance to individuals who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs.

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

Offers financial assistance to members of the American Legion with children ages 18 and under who lives with the Veteran. Services include needs rental assistance, utility assistance, food, and more.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs. 

Offers assistance to those in need with rent, utilities, food, and burial expense assistance. Must meet eligibility guidelines.

The Campbell Fund distributes funds to those that are considered very low income for temporary financial needs. Help given is to cover basic needs.

The Campbell fund will consider the following requests: medical needs (including dental and vision), city utilities (excluding deposits and late fees), gas and electric utilities (excluding deposits), rent only if need is caused by medical issues or domestic violence, grocery vouchers - one-time emergency, and People Rides.

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.

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

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 financial assistance for residents with little or no income through the General Assistance program, including assistance for rent and utilities, food, and personal/household items.

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, state, and local benefits, including compensation, pension claims, and burial benefits. Support for burial benefits includes assistance with applications for burial and funeral allowances, headstones, markers, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and interment in national cemeteries. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, utilities, and food may also be available to eligible county residents.

Programs offered through Mills County General Relief are emergency rent and utility assistance, emergency food assistance (working in coordination with local food pantries), and burial assistance for indigent clients. Applications for Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) and rent reimbursement claims are also available.

The Mills County General Relief office helps clients assess their needs, assists in client referrals, and coordinates with other community resources as necessary. The General Relief office works closely with local organizations to ensure services are not duplicated and to maximize resources for resolving local poverty issues.

- General Assistance: Financial aid for basic maintenance needs, such as rent, utilities, or food.

- Emergency Assistance: Temporary financial assistance to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or to meet basic needs such as food, rent, utilities, etc.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs. 

Provides temporary assistance for basic needs, including rent/lot rent, utilities, and food vouchers for eligible county residents. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, or a Veteran.

Additionally, the program may provide financial assistance for burial or cremation expenses to help families cover funeral and interment costs.