Wapello County
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Local offices in Wapello County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · Nonprofit
Ottumwa WIC Clinic - American Home Finding
333 Church Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportCall the clinic about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ahfa.org
Child support · State office
Ottumwa Child Support Services
127 E Main, Suite 100, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office
Wapello County Health and Human Services
120 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Public assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with Iowa Health and Human Services assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Sieda Community Action Wapello County Outreach Center
725 W Second St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Community action programsContact the center about energy bill help, weatherization, food support, and other local programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org
Public health · County office
Wapello County Public Health
108 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Vaccines and TB testsCall the office to schedule vaccines or a tuberculosis skin test.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wapellocounty.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Wapello County District Court
101 West 4th Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Court information and self-represented litigant resourcesContact the clerk for court information and use Iowa Courts resources for people representing themselves.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Veterans · County office
Wapello County Veterans Affairs
114 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for benefits for veterans, service members, and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wapellocounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Wapello County Emergency Management
2417 Emma St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseContact the office about county disaster plans, preparedness, and emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wapelloready.org
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Ottumwa
15260 Truman Street, IHCC North Campus, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Job search and career assistanceGet career help, resume support, training connections, and unemployment assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
Library · City office
Ottumwa Public Library
102 W 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Help here
- Library resourcesVisit or use the library website to access books, electronic resources, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottumwapubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Wapello County
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 of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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
Southern Iowa Economic Development Association (Sieda)
725 West 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Wapello 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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988