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Double Up Food Bucks matches the value of SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) EBT purchases made on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and grocery stores with additional dollars to spend on more fresh fruits and vegetables. For instance, a family that spends $5 in SNAP benefits on fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating farmers market or grocery store receives an additional $5 in Double Up Food Bucks to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables at their next shopping trip. You can earn up to $15 of Double Up Food Bucks per shopping trip.

To find a participating Double Up Food Bucks location visit www.Doubleupiowa.org

Check out the attachment on this program for more information and locations.

Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.

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 mortgage 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***

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Rent Payment Assistance
Retirement Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Provides assistance to residents who are needy and poor and in need of immediate assistance and who cannot obtain assistance from any other source. Recipients must be at least 18 years of age and meet current income and resource guidelines.

Assistance may be provided for rent, utilities, or indigent burial, to name a few. A voucher system is utilized with direct payment to the vendor, never cash. General Relief is unable to assist with deposits or first month rent payments.

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Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Food Vouchers
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Assists Ringgold County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Services include help for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses.

APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance

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.

Categories

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

Matches the value of SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) EBT purchases made on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and grocery stores with additional dollars to spend on more fresh fruits and vegetables.

For instance, a family that spends $5 in SNAP benefits on fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating farmers market or grocery store receives an additional $5 in Double Up Food Bucks to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables at their next shopping trip. SNAP card holders can earn up to $10 of Double Up Food Bucks per shopping trip.

To find a participating Double Up Food Bucks location, visit the website.

Provides assistance to all eligible Veterans discharged from active military service under honorable conditions and/or their family members in applying for federal benefits and other Veteran's aid. Can also assist with some emergency funding when available.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
General Relief
Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance
The Campbell Fund distributes funds to those that are considered very low income for temporary financial needs. Help given is to cover basic needs.

The Campbell fund will consider the following requests:
  • Medical needs (including dental and vision)
  • City Utilities (excluding deposits and late fees)
  • Gas and Electric Utilities (excluding deposits)
  • Rent only if need is caused by medical issues or domestic violence
  • Grocery vouchers - one-time emergency
  • People Rides

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Food Vouchers
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, utilities-gas, electric, water, and food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, or a Veteran.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers

Provides financial assistance and education to eligible households with a grocery voucher to meet their meal gaps.

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, burial expenses, dental/medical bill expenses, medically necessary prescriptions, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Categories

Food Vouchers
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Provides assistance to veterans with utilities, rent, mortgage interest, funeral, burial expenses, and grave markers; assists Veterans apply for compensation and pension programs.

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Food Vouchers
Veteran Benefits Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Provides coupons to low income seniors to purchase fresh, locally grown produce at Nebraska Department of Agriculture certified farm stands.

Coupons will be available in June through participating senior centers, Area Agencies on Aging offices, and Commodity Supplemental Food Programs' local distribution sites; coupons may be used through October 31.

Visit website to use the Nebraska Farmers Market and Produce Vendor Search tool.
Provides nutrition vouchers to seniors for their local farmers markets. Available May-October.

Provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. Funds may be disbursed for specific basic maintenance needs such as shelter (rental/mortgage assistance), utilities, food, clothing, household supplies, personal essentials, and laundry.

General Assistance eligibility is re-determined monthly, by appointment, and as long as the recipient maintains his/her eligibility, they may continue to receive a monthly General Assistance grant.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
General Household Goods Provision
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs

Provides assistance to wartime veterans and spouses with emergency basic needs (medical, shelter, food, utilities, burial cost and special needs). Also helps with applying for compensation, pension, widow's benefits, obtaining military records, Federal, State and County Benefits they may qualify for.

Categories

Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides Farmer's Market vouchers to individuals 60 and older.

Provides coupons (or checks) to older individuals for use at farmer's markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs for fresh nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey.

Provides a holiday program that gives out food vouchers, clothing, and gifts to qualifying individuals and families in need.

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Christmas Programs
Winter Clothing
Food Vouchers

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.

Categories

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.
Provides coupons which can be redeemed at participating farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables (June 1-Oct. 31). Applications are available at local Senior Centers or the Area Agency on Aging.
Provides temporary assistance for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water and food vouchers for clients who are in need. A person cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receiving Social Security, FIP or be a Veteran.

Categories

County Government Departments/Offices
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance