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LIHEAP

Assists low-income families meet the cost of home heating by providing a one-time payment to the heating utility.

WEATHERIZATION

Works to reduce personal utility costs by improving the housing stock of low-income individuals and families. 

FIND A FOOD PANTRY

View the interactive map here to find a food pantry nearest you.

HACAP FOOD RESERVOIR

Explore a full list of food pantries, meal sites, schools, and community organizations across our 9 county service area.

NWNRC

Formerly Olivet Mission, NWNRC houses both a food market and Head Start. 

WIC

Helping pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, and children under 5 stay healthy.

SENIOR DINING

Located in Belle Plaine and Vinton, IA, our sites offer hot meals to those in need who can't make it out of their homes. 

SNAP

SNAP provides nutrition benefits to families in need to purchase healthy foods on their own.

I-SMILE

Connects children and pregnant women with dental, medical, and community resources for a lifetime of health and wellness.

Hawki/MEDICAID

Hawki offers free or low-cost health care coverage for kids and teens under 19 years of age. 

HEAD START

Early childhood education for low-income children (ages 3-5) and their families free of cost.

FLC

Provides Linn County families with group education, resources and connections that help raise healthy, school-ready children.

EMBRACE IOWA

Providing up to $750 per household for essential needs like car repairs, appliances, and medical care.

VITA

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, is a free, reliable, and trusted source for preparing tax returns for eligible families. 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Providing housing for low-income families with children while managing a number of apartments and single-family dwellings.

OPERATION HOME

Improving the housing stability of homeless veterans and their families. Operation Home also offers case management services.

ONLINE HELP CENTER

View a library of our program resources here about what all we offer.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES