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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.

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.

• Newton Congregate serves on-site meals at 11:30 am Mon-Fri and is located at 2401 1st Avenue East. Call for reservations.

• Colfax Congregateserves on-site meals at 11:30 am Mon-Fri and is located at 1 Howard and Walnut. Call for reservations.

• Monroe Congregateserves on-site meals at 11:30 am Mon-Fri and is located at 206 West Sherman. Call for reservations.

• Home delivered meals are available for eligible persons over the age of 60 throughout Jasper County. To find out more call.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

Provides assistance in determining eligibility and filing for veteran benefits, including burial benefits. These services include completion of forms, referrals, follow-up services, and other assistance. Temporary financial assistance may be available for rent or mortgage, utilities/propane, gas, and food.

Provides short-term rental, mortgage, utility, and food assistance to stabilize households and prevent homelessness. The program prioritizes families with children, seniors, survivors of violence, and individuals with chronic conditions.

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 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.