Pocahontas
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Local offices in Pocahontas
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Pocahontas County DHS
23 3rd Ave NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- Benefits assistanceCall to arrange an appointment for help with Iowa benefits; this location is served by the Webster County office.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
23 W Elm Avenue, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- City services and utility billsContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pocahontasiowa.com
Library · City office
Pocahontas Public Library
14 2nd Ave NW, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- Library materials and informationGet books, magazines, newspapers, and access to electronic resources with a library card.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pocahontas.lib.ia.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pocahontas
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
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. (UDMO)
101 East Robins Street, Graettinger, IA 51342
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pocahontas County
Pocahontas is in Pocahontas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pocahontas County Social Services
99 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- Social services and general assistanceGet help with general assistance and referrals to services for residents in need or facing a crisis.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pocahontascounty.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Iowa Health and Human Services, Pocahontas County
23 3rd Ave NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- Benefits and child care assistanceGet help applying for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance; visits are by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Pocahontas County Public Health
99 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- Public health and home careGet immunizations, home health care, health screenings, and referrals to community services.
- WIC clinicsAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and clinic services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pocahontascounty.iowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Iowa District Court for Pocahontas County
99 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- Court and self-help informationContact the clerk for court information and links to Iowa court and litigant resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Fort Dodge Office
308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Aging servicesCall for information and help finding services for older adults in Pocahontas County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Pocahontas County Veterans Affairs
99 Court Square, Suite 1, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for county, state, and federal benefits for veterans and their dependents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pocahontascounty.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
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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.
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