Humeston

Local offices in Humeston

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Humeston City Hall

  123 Broad Street, Humeston, IA 50123

  Help here

  • City office and utility billingContact the city office about city services and utility bills.
  Call 641-877-6841DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Humeston Public Library

  302 Broad Street, Humeston, IA 50123

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its community resources.Read more
  Call 641-877-4811DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Humeston

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

Job help near Humeston

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 Humeston. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Des Moines

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  46 miles away

  200 Army Post Road, Suite 44, Des Moines, IA 50315

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

  Call 515-281-9619DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Creston

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  47 miles away

  215 North Elm, Creston, IA 50801

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

  Call 641-782-2119DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Ottumwa

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  57 miles away

  15260 Truman Street, Indian Hills Community College - North Campus, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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

  Call 641-684-5401DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 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 Wayne County

Humeston is in Wayne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Wayne County Community Services

  Help here

  • General reliefAsk about county general relief for help with basic needs.
  • Mental health servicesContact the office for help finding mental health services.Read more
  Call 641-872-1301Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County Public Health WIC

  105 N. Lafayette St., Corydon, IA 50060

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children.
  Call 641-872-1167DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountypublichealth.org

• State office

  Wayne County HHS

  117 W. Jackson St., Corydon, IA 50060

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceAsk about applying for state food and cash assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 641-342-6516DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Wayne County Housing and Grants

  Help here

  • Housing and grants informationContact the office to ask about housing and grant assistance.
  Call 641-856-2744Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Wayne County Public Health

  105 N. Lafayette St., Corydon, IA 50060

  Help here

  • Public health nursingGet nursing support and information about local health services.
  Call 641-872-1167DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waynecountypublichealth.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Iowa Judicial Branch Self-Help

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help informationFind court forms and plain-language information for people representing themselves in court.
  Website

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

Everything in Wayne 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