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GENERAL ASSISTANCE | GUTHRIE COUNTY OFFICES

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.

Physical Address

200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115

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;

Fax

(641) 747-3027

Application process

Call for appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Proof of all household income, copies of utility bills or landlord statement

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

Languages

English

Service area

Guthrie County, Iowa

Agency info

GUTHRIE COUNTY OFFICES

County Government Offices.