Hampton

Local offices in Hampton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Older adults · Regional office

  Hampton Senior Center

  23 1st St. SW, Hampton, IA 50441

  Help here

  • Senior mealsOlder adults can visit for a group meal or ask about home-delivered meals.
  Call 641-456-5191DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elderbridge.org

• Local office · City office

  Hampton City Hall

  122 1st Avenue NW, Hampton, IA 50441

  Help here

  • City services and assistanceContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and public notices.
  • Water bill paymentPay your city water bill online or contact City Hall for help with billing.
  Call 641-456-4853DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hamptonia.us

• Library · City office

  Hampton Public Library

  4 Federal South, Hampton, IA 50441

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, use public internet, borrow books and digital materials, or get printing and scanning help.
  Call 641-456-4451DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hampton.lib.ia.us

City of Hampton, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hampton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Hampton

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Hampton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Mason City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  600 South Pierce Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Th, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 641-422-1524DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  Waterloo IowaWORKS

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  45 miles away

  3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701

  Hours: Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 8:30 - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00-4:30pm

  Call 319-235-2123DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Fort Dodge

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  53 miles away

  330 1st Ave N, Suite G, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-5729

  Hours: Mon - Tue - Thur- Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 515-576-3131DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Franklin County

Hampton is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Franklin County DHS

  123 First Ave SW, Hampton, IA 50441

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food or cash assistance through Iowa HHS.Apply online
  Call 319-267-2594DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Public health · Nonprofit

  WIC Clinic - North Iowa Community Action in Hampton

  114 1st Avenue NW, Hampton, IA 50401

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-657-5856DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Franklin County Public Health

  1600 Central Ave. E., Hampton, IA 50441-1858

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department about local public health services.
  Call 641-456-5830DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging

  1190 Briarstone Dr., Suite 3, Mason City, IA 50401

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportElderbridge connects older adults and caregivers in Cerro Gordo County with local support and services.
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Franklin County Emergency Management Agency

  105 5th St SW, Hampton, IA 50441

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
  Call 641-456-6032DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowadnr.gov

Everything in Franklin 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.
• 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