Allamakee County
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Local offices in Allamakee County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Allamakee County Relief Services
Allamakee County Courthouse, 110 Allamakee St, Waukon, IA 52172
Help here
- Emergency basic needs helpCall to ask about short-term help with rent, food, medical costs, utilities, fuel, or medication.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allamakeecounty.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Allamakee County Health and Human Services
12 1st Ave NW, Waukon, IA 52172
Help here
- State benefits and human servicesCall to ask about Iowa Health and Human Services programs and arrange an appointment in Allamakee County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · Regional office
Visiting Nurse Association WIC
600 Gunder Road NE, Suite 5, Elkader, IA 52043
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceCall to ask about WIC food and nutrition support and to schedule an appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Iowa
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Public health · Regional office
Allamakee Public Health, Community and Home Care
12 E Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172
Help here
- Public health and home careCall to ask about public health services or home care from nurses and home care aides.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veteransmemorialhospital.com
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
201 Tower Park Drive, Suite 100, Waterloo, IA 50701
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportCall for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Allamakee County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org
Veterans · County office
Allamakee County Veterans' Affairs
Allamakee County Courthouse, 110 Allamakee St, Waukon, IA 52172
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportStaff help veterans, service members, and eligible family members apply for benefits and may provide emergency help with basic needs.
- Transportation to the Iowa City VA Medical CenterCall the office to ask about van rides to the Iowa City VA Medical Center.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allamakeecounty.iowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency
877 Hwy 9, Waukon, IA 52172
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and disasters, sign up for alerts, or report storm damage.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on allamakeecounty.iowa.gov
Library · City office
Robey Memorial Library
401 1st Ave. NW, Waukon, IA 52172
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on waukon.lib.ia.us
Allamakee County, Iowa website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Allamakee County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
1605 Lafayette Steet, Waterloo, IA 50703
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)
305 N. Montgomery St., Decorah, IA 52101-0487
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Allamakee County
Iowa programs by kind of help
These are run by Iowa and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988