Hawarden
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Local offices in Hawarden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Hawarden Senior Center
600 8th St, Hawarden, IA 51023
Help here
- Senior mealsPeople age 60 and older can ask about congregate meals or meal delivery in Hawarden.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Iowa
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Utilities · City office
Hawarden Municipal Utilities
1150 Central Ave, Hawarden, IA 51023
Help here
- Utility service and billsContact the city about electric, gas, water, sewer, or utility bills, and pay bills online through the city website.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawarden.com
Local office · City office
Hawarden City Offices
1150 Central Ave, Hawarden, IA 51023
Help here
- City servicesVisit or call the city offices for help with city services, forms, permits, or city questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawarden.com
Library · City office
Hawarden Public Library
803 10th St, Hawarden, IA 51023
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other media or take part in children's and adult programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawarden.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Hawarden Community Center
Help here
- Community meeting and event spaceContact City Offices to reserve the community center or a city meeting room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawarden.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hawarden
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 for the Heartland
4645 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
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
Mid-Sioux Opportunity
418 S Marion St., Remsen, IA 51050
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sioux County
Hawarden is in Sioux County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Sioux County Health and Human Services
104 1st Street SE, Orange City, IA 50141
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, cash, health, and family assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Community action · County office
Sioux County Community Services
215 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, IA 51041
Help here
- General assistanceEligible residents can ask for help with basic needs when they have no other source of support.
- Legal servicesEligible residents may qualify for help paying for certain civil legal services.
- Substance use treatment assistanceEligible residents may qualify for county help paying for approved substance use treatment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siouxcountyia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Sioux County Outreach Center
618 14th Street NE, Suite 10, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact the outreach center for local help with basic needs and community action programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org
Public health · County office
Community Health Partners of Sioux County
705 Highway 10 West, Orange City, IA 51041
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health information, immunization help, and connections to health resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on siouxcountychp.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Sioux County Clerk of Court
210 Central Avenue SW, Orange City, IA 51041
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court forms and guidance for handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging
1190 Briarstone Drive, Suite 3, Mason City, IA 50401
Help here
- Aging services and supportContact the agency for information and support services for older adults in Floyd County.Read more
Last checked 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988