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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, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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

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

Provides Farmer's Market vouchers to individuals 60 and older.

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

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.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits and burial benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage interest payments, utilities and food may be available for Veterans and their dependents. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides rides to medical appointments to the VA Hospital in either Knoxville or Des Moines. Call at least 5 days ahead with the date of appointment and the time and location.

***Please note our transportation is not handicap accessible***

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

Senior food relief program provides a monthly $25.00 gift certificate to Hy-Vee to eligible seniors.

Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families who find themselves without the basic necessities for survival. Funding is limited for rent assistance, utility and water assistance, clothing and winter coat vouchers, and emergency food.

Each individual will be interviewed to determine the need, the best method to meet that need, and offer life skills guidance to prevent further occurrence of the emergency situation. Referrals are made to other human services agencies when appropriate.

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.

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.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families with utilities, rent, mortgage interest, funeral and burial expenses, grave markers, and medical expenses for those unable to afford necessary care. Offers food vouchers that can be exchanged for food products at designated locations, supporting low-income individuals and families or other eligible populations. 

Additionally, assists veterans in applying for compensation and pension programs. Eligibility requires the veteran to have an honorable discharge, have served 90 days or more of Federal active duty, and be a county resident.

Health and nutritional counseling may be provided to individual seniors, depending on available funding.

Senior vouchers available for farmer’s market produce.

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 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, burial assistance, and food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

A needs-based program based on income and family size. Qualified applicants may receive assistance with rent, utilities, non-narcotic prescription medications, and food vouchers.

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

Provides Farmer's Market vouchers to persons 60 and older during the months of June and July.