Resources

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.

At Community Action of Eastern Iowa, we’re dedicated to empowering children, families, and individuals throughout our region. We offer a helping hand with essential services, from early childhood education to utility assistance and weatherization. Browse our resources, schedule an appointment, and see how we can help you build a brighter future.

In partnership with Iowa State’s College of Human Sciences, Human Sciences Extension and Outreach engages you through research-based education, empowering you to live your best life. Our education helps you become closer to family, raise healthy children, talk with your teens, improve relationships, enjoy a lifetime full of memories, save more money, live a healthy life, have access to trusted resources, and care for yourself and others. We invite you to join us in person, virtually, or on-line!

Iowa HHS provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.

Heritage Area Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization providing innovative services and access to local resources that improve the quality of life for older adults, family caregivers and adults with disabilities.

We walk beside you so you’re never alone. When you don’t know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. We provide free, confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.

At the Iowa Finance Authority, we turn small actions into big reactions. From mortgage or down payment assistance and rental programs that provide affordable homes, to low-cost funds for drinking water, help for beginning farmers and more—we impact all Iowans.

The goal of the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (EIRHA) is to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for eligible households; to provide opportunities and promote self sufficiency; create economic independence; and provide home ownership opportunities for Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Program participants.

There may be a time that you or someone you know needs help, but don’t know exactly what kind of assistance is available – let alone how to access it. 211 can assist by helping clarify your personal situation and then utilize an extensive up-to-date database to determine the best resource(s) for you. 211 is where you go when you don’t know where to turn for help, acting as a single point of contact to thousands of social service programs. 

Feeling overwhelmed? The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services provides a variety of crisis resources to help you get through a tough time. From 24/7 hotlines to mobile response services, they have resources available to meet your needs. Don’t wait, visit their website or call today to get the help you deserve.

Concerned about finding high-quality childcare? The state of Iowa offers a variety of child care options to choose from, including licensed centers, child development homes, and child care homes. Financial assistance is also available to families who qualify. Let us help you find the perfect childcare solution for your family’s needs.