Provides free clothing or household goods (i.e. furniture, kitchen items, etc.) for those in emergency situations; must have a referral from another agency.
Offers Free Treasurers once in the spring and once in the fall. Furniture, household items and clothing are available on a first come, first serve basis. No limit to items that can be taken. Plastic bags are offered to anyone that needs one to carry items in.
Free items including clothing, furniture, household items, diapers, baby formula, newborn items, and steel toed shoes. Since items are donated, availability may vary.
Material assistance including hygiene items for adults, children, and infants; food; furniture; household items including bedding, towels, kitchen utensils, silverware, plates, pots and pans, diapers, formula, etc.
Vouchers for ID and Driver's License fees.
Individualized referrals and budgeting assistance.
Transportation assistance in special circumstances, including gas vouchers and bus vouchers, for medical, immigration or housing appointments.
Program to match families who are struggling financially and in need of household items, furniture and beds/cribs with those wanting to donate furniture, beds and household items in good condition. Also looking for volunteers to pick up and deliver donations.
Free service offering clothes, toiletries, household items, prom dresses, car seats, and more to those in need. Available to adults, teens, children, foster kids, and families.
Accepts donations of new and gently-used building products, appliances, furniture, and home medical equipment and supplies. (No mattresses are available.)
The products are offered for sale to the general public, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.
Families from the community donate gently used furniture and household items which are then distributed free of charge to the homeless program clients and/or to members of the community who need the items. These include, but are not limited to: beds, dressers, tables/chairs, sofas, dishes, and appliances.
Salvation Army provides a variety of assistance for low-income individuals and families facing crisis situations including assisted with clothing, food (vouchers), furniture, and some household items. Personal items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, diapers, etc. may be available.
Funds may be available for assistance with heating bills including gas, electricity, wood, fuel oil, propane; also in some cases disconnection bills.
General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.
**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.
CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.
MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.
MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.
PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.
TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.
Household items, beds, bedding, TVs, couches, etc, provided free of charge for those who can't afford them. By referral only. Other available resources include financial assistance for prescription refills, fuel for vehicles for qualifying reasons, etc.
Thrift store is available to the general public with no restrictions.
Free and confidential services include pregnancy options information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, maternity and infant and child supplies, parent education program.
Offers a large resource center that can equip families with clothing, shoes, toys, toiletry items (limited), infant supplies, and larger infant items such as cribs, bouncy seats, pack-n-plays, and other items subject to availability. Items are gently used and vary based on donations received.
Individuals and families can access resources once every 30 days for a supplementary food pantry, fresh food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, and other gently used items.
Expanded Parenting Program helps expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months with resources like diapers, education materials on parenting/breastfeeding, & consumer choice of other essential items.
Provides donated items to low-income families and individuals. On most shopping days, available items include clothing, shoes, personal care items, furniture, and household goods. As supplies allow, diapers, formula, children's car seats, strollers, etc. may be available.
Basic needs including clothing, household items, bedding, a limited amount of furniture, and miscellaneous items for anyone to choose what they want or need.