Mingo

Local offices in Mingo

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

  Mingo City Hall

  100 N. Station St., Mingo, IA 50168

  Help here

  • City services and water utility billingContact City Hall with questions about city water service and paying your water bill.
  Call 641-363-4441DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Mingo Public Library

  100 N. Station St., Mingo, IA 50168

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its services and find information about book clubs and children's story times.
  • Food pantry and clothes closetThe Mingo Caring Corner offers food and clothing items at the library.Read more
  Call 641-363-4631DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Mingo Community Center

  202 E. Railroad St., Mingo, IA 50168

  Help here

  • Community center useContact the center manager about renting the building for a gathering or event.
  Call 515-250-7942DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Mingo website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mingo

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

Offices for all of Jasper County

Mingo is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Jasper County General Assistance

  315 W. 3rd St. N., Suite 200, Newton, IA 50208

  Help here

  • Emergency financial assistanceEligible residents can apply for one-time help with rent, utilities, certain medicines, or burial costs.
  Call 641-791-2609DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Jasper County Health and Human Services

  315 W. 3rd St. N., Newton, IA 50208

  Help here

  • Benefits and human servicesResidents can get help with applications for state food, cash, and other assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 641-792-1955DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  IMPACT Community Action Partnership Jasper County Resource Center

  600 N. 2nd Ave. W., Suite A, Newton, IA 50208

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceResidents can contact the resource center about housing, energy, and other assistance programs.
  Call 515-518-4770DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority

  2500 S. 3rd Ave. E., Newton, IA 50208

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceResidents can contact the authority about housing assistance programs serving Jasper County.
  Call 515-986-1882DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jasper County Public Health

  315 W. 3rd St. N., Suite 100, Newton, IA 50208

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the department for local public health services and health information.
  Call 641-787-9224DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Resources of Central Iowa

  5838 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportContact the agency for local support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 515-255-1310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.com

Everything in Jasper 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