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Provides emergency food and gas vouchers to permanent Story County residents who are experiencing a financial crisis or emergency.

Provides short-term assistance involving basic necessities and resource help with budgeting. A home visit will be required. Cash is not provided, bills are paid by vouchers or certificates. Program may provide furniture as well as certificates for grocery items not available at food pantries or through the LINK (food stamp) program.

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

Voucher meals are a supplementary meal offering in select locations in the service area at local restaurants, to help provide meals on weekends or during irregular schedules, and promotes small business. Participants will be able to use a voucher ticket to get an entree, fruit, vegetable, and bread.

Voucher meals are a supplementary meal offering in select locations in the service area at local restaurants, to help provide meals on weekends or during irregular schedules, and promotes small business. Participants will be able to use a voucher ticket to get an entree, fruit, vegetable, and bread.

Provides basic necessities and help those in crisis find the path to self-sufficiency. When available, food, clothing and household vouchers, and rent and utility assistance may be offered. Does not provide assistance with security deposits.

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

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.

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

When funding is available, may be able to provide emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs. Call to check on funding availability. 

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.

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.

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 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.