Earlham
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Local offices in Earlham
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Earlham City Hall
140 S. Chestnut Ave., Earlham, IA 50072
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit or call City Hall for city services and to start or pay water, sewer, and garbage service.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on earlhamiowa.org
Older adults · City office
Earlham Community Center
150 E. 1st St., Earlham, IA 50072
Help here
- Community center rentalContact City Hall to ask about reserving rooms at the community center.
- Congregate meals for older adultsOlder adults can contact Aging Resources of Central Iowa about meals served at the community center.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on earlhamiowa.org
Library · City office
Earlham Public Library
120 S. Chestnut Ave., Earlham, IA 50072
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, and attend library programs.
- Passport acceptanceMake an appointment to apply for a passport at the library.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on earlham.lib.ia.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Earlham
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
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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
MATURA Action
207 N Elm St., Creston, IA 50801
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Madison County
Earlham is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Madison County General Assistance
MATURA Outreach Center, 1724 N. John Wayne Dr., Winterset, IA 50273
Help here
- General assistanceYou can apply for county help with basic needs if you meet the county’s eligibility rules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Madison County Iowa Health and Human Services
209 E. Madison St., Winterset, IA 50273; by appointment only, served by the Dallas County office
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsYou can apply for Iowa benefits through HHS online or arrange an in-person appointment at this location.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
MATURA Madison County Outreach Center
1724 N. John Wayne Dr., Winterset, IA 50273
Help here
- Community action servicesContact the outreach center to ask about local assistance and community programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority
1201 SE Gateway Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing vouchers and income-based rental homes.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cirhahome.org
Public health · County office
Madison County Public Health
209 E. Madison St., Winterset, IA 50273
Help here
- Immunization servicesCall the department to ask about vaccine services and appointments.
- Health educationThe department offers health education for children and adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.iowa.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Central Iowa Community Services
112 John Wayne Dr., Winterset, IA 50273
Help here
- Mental health and disability servicesContact the regional service office for help finding mental health or disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
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