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Local offices in Hospers
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Parks and recreation · City office
Hospers Wellness Center
Help here
- Fitness center membershipContact the city clerk about wellness center membership and setup.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hospersiowa.com
Local office · City office
Hospers City Hall
100 3rd Ave S, Hospers, IA 51238
Help here
- City services and permitsContact the city clerk for city information, forms, permits, and local services.Apply onlineRead more
- Water, sewer, trash, and recycling billingContact the city clerk to start or manage a city utility account and ask about water, sewer, trash, or recycling service.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hospersiowa.com
Library · City office
Hospers Public Library
213 Main Street, Hospers, IA 51238
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and digital media, or use library resources and meeting rooms.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hospers.lib.ia.us
Local office · City office
Hospers Community Building
Help here
- Community building rentalContact the city clerk to ask about reserving the community building or a small room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hospersiowa.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hospers
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
Job help near Hospers
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 Hospers. These are the closest.
American Job Center
IowaWorks Center - Spencer
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
38 miles away
217 W 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301-1087
Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:00am-4:30pm W 9:00am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026
American Job Center
IowaWORKS Center - Sioux City
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
47 miles away
2508 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 9:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
IowaWORKS Center - Denison
Also helps young people
77 miles away
504 Hwy 39 N, Denison, IA 51442
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri; 9am - 4:30pm Wed
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Iowa
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Iowa Plains Local Workforce Development Area
4647 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106
Workforce board
Iowa State Workforce Development Board
1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319
Offices for all of Sioux County
Hospers 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
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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