Hawarden

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
  Call 712-551-1358DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can contact 211 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.Apply online
  Call 800-244-7431Website

  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
  Call 712-551-2565DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 712-551-2565DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 712-551-2244DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 712-551-2565Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawarden.com

City of Hawarden website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hawarden

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

Job help near Hawarden

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 Hawarden. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Sioux City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  2508 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 9:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday

  Call 712-233-9030DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWorks Center - Spencer

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  68 miles away

  217 W 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301-1087

  Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:00am-4:30pm W 9:00am-4:30pm

  Call 712-262-1971DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  IowaWORKS Center - Denison

  Also helps young people

  88 miles away

  504 Hwy 39 N, Denison, IA 51442

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

  Call 712-792-2685DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 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 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
  Call 712-737-2943DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 712-737-2999DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 712-722-3611DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 712-737-2971DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 712-737-2286DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sioux 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