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

Offers a voucher program for people who need extra financial assistance for food or gas during difficult financial times.

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, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Service Payment 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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Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
General Legal Aid
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
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
  • People Rides

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Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides relief to county residents to help in removing barriers to self-sufficiency and encourage self-support. Assistance may available in the areas of of fuel, rent, clothing, groceries, prescriptions, heat and electricity, burial services, or other basic needs services. Relief payments are made to service providers, not to the clients themselves.

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Food Vouchers
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Offers a food pantry, diapers, health and hygiene products.

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Food Vouchers
Personal/Grooming Needs
Diapers
Food Pantries

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.

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Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision
General Household Goods Provision
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.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, utilities-gas, electric, water, and food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, or a Veteran.

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

Offers food vouchers and a clothing closet for individuals in need.

Provides nutrition (dietary) information to seniors and farmers' market vouchers which are redeemable for fresh fruits and vegetables. The vouchers may be used anytime during the farmers' market season.

Offers assistance to residents of the Greene County to remove barriers to self-sufficiency and economic self-support. Services are provided in payment for such needs as rent, food, utilities, and county burials. Recipients must meet certain income guidelines.

A General Assistance application may be downloaded online.

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Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
On Food Pantry distribution day, please call ahead.

The only requirement for service is that you reside in the Prairie Valley/Southeast Valley Community School District.
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. Can also help with 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
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
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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Homelessness Prevention Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

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, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Categories

Veteran Burial Benefits
County Government Departments/Offices
Food Vouchers
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Salvation Army may be able to assist with emergency food, fuel, shelter (vouchers). Some units may provide "Christmas Cheer", aid to disaster victims, prescription expense assistance, aid for health needs, and assistance with utility bills (including heating fuel, water, gas, telephone, and electric bills). There may be some transportation in the form of gas vouchers for automobiles may be provided (must have person at destination who can be contacted to confirm).

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Homeless Motel Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Gas Money

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.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Provides Farmer's Market vouchers to persons 60 and older during the months of June and July.
Provides emergency support services for the migrant and seasonal farm workers, such as food and car repairs.
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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Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Food vouchers and paper hygiene products available at Ponca United Methodist Church and Allen United Methodist Church by appointment.

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.

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