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Families that are considered to be working poor and reside in the Benton County area can call upon Salvation Army for assistance. There is everything from a free food pantry to financial help for bills, a thrift store, emergency housing and
Catholic Charities in Benton County works with the statewide group as well as local churches in Bentonville. Everything from rent help to free hot meals, funds for utility bills, homeless shelters, and guidance/ministry services are offered
The Berkshire County Salvation Army provides several services to the less fortunate in the community. Some of the programs, such as food or hot meals, can help those residents that are in an emergency, regardless of their income
First Baptist Church of Bentonville, using a combination of donations as well as annual grants from the government or United Way, provides emergency aid and guidance to struggling families
Low income families, including those that may be at risk such as seniors or the disabled, can turn to the Berkshire Community Action Agency Council for help and referrals
Numerous services are provided to the homeless and well as those threatened by it. One of Berkshire County's leading providers of housing programs is Family Life Support Center, and the agency offers everything from emergency financial aid
The goal of CROSS Ministries is to help the low income and people living in poverty in Polk County. The aid is targeted as a hand up, and not a hand out, with a focus on providing short term needs as the family works to end the cycle of hom
The Department of Human Services in Polk County administers public aid to the working poor and low income. There is also assistance for elderly and senior citizens in the county, including the city of Des Moines
There is an immediate emergency supportive service from Des Moines Area Religious Council which offers assistance to needy families and individuals living under severe financial strain
Families or individuals that live within the city can contact the Des Moines Community Action Agency. The non-profit administers several programs (such as food or energy bill assistance) or they can refer clients to other solutions, such as
The Salvation Army in Des Moines can help families that are facing an emergency due to a job loss, medical issue, or unexpected crisis
The Community Action of Southeast Iowa will help families apply for programs that are mostly funded by the state or federal government