Grundy County
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Local offices in Grundy County
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Human services · County office
Grundy County General Assistance
706 H Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Help here
- Emergency and general reliefAsk about help with food, rent, clothing, transportation, utilities, medical care, or burial costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grundycountyiowa.gov
Public health · County office
Grundy County Public Health
706 H Avenue, Suite 2, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grundycountyiowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Grundy County Emergency Management
706 H Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and help with recovery after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on grundycountyiowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Grundy County Veterans Affairs
706 H Avenue, Suite 3, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help connecting with veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Grundy County HHS Office
704 H Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
Help here
- Social servicesAsk about state social services and how to get help with an application; visits are by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Operation Threshold Grundy County Office
1606 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
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- Community action servicesAsk about local help with energy costs and other community support programs.
- WICContact the clinic to ask about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
3840 W. 9th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services that support older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Waterloo
3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet career help, resume support, job training connections, and unemployment assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Iowa
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Grundy 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 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988