Sumner

Local offices in Sumner

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

• Utilities · City office

  Sumner Light Plant

  Help here

  • Electric utility service and billingContact the Sumner Light Plant about city electric service and utility bills.
  Call 563-578-5611Website

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

• Library · City office

  Sumner Public Library

  206 N Railroad St, Sumner, IA 50674

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use library programs, or ask about printing and other library services.Read more
  Call 563-578-3324DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Sumner City Offices

  105 E 1st St, Sumner, IA 50674

  Help here

  • City clerk and city servicesContact the City Clerk for help with city services and local government questions.Read more
  Call 563-578-3242DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Sumner, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sumner

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

Offices for all of Bremer County

Sumner is in Bremer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Bremer County Community Based Services Office

  403 3rd Street SE, Waverly, IA 50677

  Help here

  • General assistanceYou can ask about help with rent, utilities, food, medicine, or funeral costs.
  Call 319-352-1919DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Bremer County WIC Clinic

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and food benefits for eligible families.Apply online
  Website

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

• State office

  Bremer County DHS

  203 1st Ave. NE, Waverly, IA 50677

  Help here

  • Income maintenance and social servicesYou can contact Iowa HHS about benefits and social services for Bremer County residents.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging

  915 Short Street, Suite 169, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find services and support.
  Call 800-779-8707DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org

• Veterans · County office

  Bremer County Veterans Affairs

  203 1st Ave NE, Waverly, IA 50677

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for county, state, and federal benefits.Read more
  Call 319-352-4209DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Iowa 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search Iowa 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

Everything in Bremer 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