GENERAL ASSISTANCE | GUTHRIE COUNTY OFFICES
200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Eligibility
Must be a resident of Guthrie County, actively seeking employment, must meet county income guidelines, apply for all benefits available from federal, state, and local sources
Required documents
Proof of all household income, copies of utility bills or landlord statement
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
(641) 747-3319
Voice - Main | Assessor's Office
(641) 747-2214
Voice - Main | County Sherriff
(641) 747-2546
Voice - Main | General Assistance
(641) 747-3619
Voice - Main | Auditor
Languages
English
Application process
Call for appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Guthrie County, Iowa
Description
Provides emergency assistance for basic needs to county residence. Basic needs assistance includes rent and utility bill help, food, medical services (emergency dental extraction or prescriptions), transportation (fuel) and burial assistance (application must be made after death and before burial).
Program is for emergency needs that cannot be met by other means.
Providing organization
GUTHRIE COUNTY OFFICES
County Government Offices.