Food Assistance
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Local Office- Newton
- Childcare Assistance: Helps pay for childcare while parents or caretakers work, attend school, look for employment or are unable to care for children due to medical reasons.
- Families First: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) program to help families stay together and prevent the need for foster care.
- Parent Partners: An innovative social work practice. It is unique because it celebrates individuals that have overcome obstacles through change, recovery, and accountability. Parent Partners are advocates for families. They also hold families accountable by through their case plan goals.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): An entitlement program that provides monthly benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing the food, they need to maintain adequate nutritional levels.
Newton, IA 50208
Food Bank of Iowa
At Food Bank of Iowa, we believe no one should have to go hungry. We gather and distribute more than 1.5 million pounds of nutritious food each month to 700 partners across 55 Iowa counties, getting help to those who need it the most.
Des Moines, IA 50316
Free & Reduced Schools Lunch Program
Income eligible children can have school lunch costs paid through the USDA. Please contact your child’s school in your area to get more information.
IMPACT Community Action Partnership
IMPACT Community Action Partnership reduces the barriers and burdens that families in poverty experience by increasing access to essential needs. Assistance may be available for food and personal hygiene, utilities (heat, water, and cooling), housing (rent, deposit, and mortgage), and emergency needs.
All services are available in the office, over the phone, and by a scheduled home visit. Several programs can also be accessed via online application, email, or postal mail. See our website or contact our team by phone or email to learn more.
Des Moines, IA 50311
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach (Jasper County Office) ISU
Programs, resources, & educational opportunities: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Business & Industry, Communities, Continuing Education, Families, & 4H & Youth Development.
Food and family classes and childcare training. Gardening. 4H,
Newton, IA 50208
Jasper County Elderly Nutrition
- Over age 60. There is no charge for the meals, but donations are accepted and needed.
- Home-delivered meals, on-sion-siteolfax, Monroe & Newton, Holiday, emergency and ,weekend meals, & Farmer's Market.
- Congregate Meal Sites: Colfax Senior Center, Monroe: The Gathering Place, Newton: Jasper County Community Center.
- Meals are served at 11:30 AM, Monday to Friday. Call to reserve a meal.
- Keywords: seniors.
Newton, IA 50208
Jasper County Hunger Relief
Meal packaging events.
Newton, IA 50208
Jasper County Veterans Affairs VA
Helps with the following claim forms: compensation, pension, burial, headstone application, education, dependency and indemnity, eligibility verification report, healthcare, insurance, dental, and home loans. Indigent veteran assistance is also available for housing, food, and utilities. Transportation for medical visits in coordination with RSVP/Jasper Co. Rides.
Newton, IA 50208
MICA (Mid-Iowa Community Action) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Maternal Child Health programs
Mid Iowa Community Action
WIC Times and locations:
Newton Salvation Army
- 1st Monday of every month
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 2nd Tuesday of every month
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. - 2nd Monday and Wednesday of every month
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Howard St. Christian Church in Colfax
- 1st Wednesday of every month
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marshalltown, IA
Mingo Public Library, also Mingo Caring Corner
Mingo, IA 50168
Pay it Forward Clothes Closet
- Free donated clothing.
- Hours Mon 6-7, Tues & Wed 10-2, Thurs 9-12, Sat 10-12.
- Closed 3rd Sat of the month.
- Breadline- see Facebook for dates in coordination with Salvation Army.
Lynnville, IA 50153
PCM Clothing Closet
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit clothing closet run by a group of volunteers. We take clothing donations, sort thru them and put on display racks for individuals or families to shop for what they need. We are located on the second floor of the FRC Family Life Center in Prairie City, Iowa (across the street from the fire station).
Breadline- see Facebook for more information. In coordination with Salvation Army.
Prairie CIty, IA 50228
SNAP hotline- Food Bank of Iowa
The SNAP hotline is here to help you with qualification and application questions. Call 855-944-3663 or email foodassistanceoutreach@iowafba.org.
Supplemental Food Program for Seniors
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The Commodity Supplemental Foods Program (CSFP) provides supplemental food and nutrition education for the elderly ages 60 and over at no cost.
Des Moines, IA 50310
Tony's Meals
We provide freshly made home-delivered meals in the central Iowa area.
Des Moines, IA
Children
Ellipsis (formerly Youth Emergency Services & Shelter - YESS)
Our impact ranges from ensuring kids’ basic needs for food, shelter, education, and caring social interaction are met, to facilitating immeasurable, trajectory-changing personal changes — the impact of which ripples across our communities.
Johnston, IA 50131
Farmers Markets
Newton Farmers Market
Newton, IA 50208
Prairie City Farmers Market - Garden Square
Prairie City, IA 50228
Food Pantries in Jasper County
Baxter Food Pantry
Baxter, IA 50028
Colfax-Mingo Area Food Pantry
More phone numbers:
- Tracy: 515-971-2292
- Mandy: 515-661-2045
- Paul: 515-494-8721
- Jessica: 515-975-1720
Colfax, IA 50054
East Jasper Christian Food Pantry
Kellogg, IA 50315
Grace Church of Newton
Newton, IA 50208
Heart to Heart Food Pantry
Lynnville, IA 50153
PCM Food Pantry
Organized by Monroe Presbyterian Church
Monroe, IA 50170
Food Pantries in Jasper County
Salvation Army- Newton
Emergency assistance with rent and utilities for low-income residents of Jasper County who have received utility disconnects or rental evictions. Also offers food pantry, clothing, and household assistance.
Newton, IA 50208
Free Lunch
Connections Peer Support- Capstone
- Lunch service Monday - Friday.
- Warming and Cooling Shelter from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
- For Mental Health - see Capstone BH link
Newton, IA 50208
Discover Hope 517 Ministry
- Free community meals are available. Hours Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Showers available from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Warming and cooling location from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Men's restoration house- transitional housing (Holds up to 12 men) see website for application.
Newton, IA 50208
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.