Clothing
Goodwill—Ottumwa
Low cost household and clothing items.
850 N Quincy Ave.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-682-4704
Website: https://www.dmgoodwill.org
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Clothing
Free/low cost clothing (open once per week).
702 Roland Ave.
Chariton, Iowa 50049
Phone: 641-774-2074
Website: https://www.cofchirst.org
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Cross Ministries
Low cost home furnishing, clothing etc…
1610 North Main Street
Osceola, Iowa 50213
Phone: 641-342-2421
Website: https://www.facebook.com/crossministriesosceola/
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Salvation Army
923 Roland Ave
Chariton, Iowa 50049
Financial
Lucas County General Relief Office
125 S Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
Phone: 641-774-0423
Fax: 641-774-4383
Department of Human Services
Served by Clark County Office, so this location by appointment only.
125 S Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
Phone: 641-342-6516
Toll Free: 877-394-1439
Website: https://dhs.iowa.gov/
Family Development & Self-Sufficiency Program (FaDSS)
SCICAP
1711 Osceola Ave, Suite 103
Chariton, IA 50049
Phone: 641-774-8133
Website: https://scicap.org
Social Security Administration
2429 Northgathe St., Suite A
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 866-964-7394
Website: https://www.ssa.gov
Child Support Recovery Unit
127 E Main St., Suite 100
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 641-682-8802
Website: https://secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us/customerweb/
South Central Iowa Community Action Program (SCICAP)
Provides utility assistance and home weatherization for low-income families.
1711 Osceola Ave., Suite 103
Chariton, IA 50049
Phone: 641-774-8133 ext. 224
Website: https://scicap.org
Food & Nutrition
Women, Infant & Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
For children 0–5 years old and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby. This program provides nutritional education and checks to families to purchase baby formula, milk, eggs and other healthy foods.
MATURA Action Corporation
2210 Russell St.
Creston, IA 50801
Phone: 641-202-7114
State WIC Office Phone: 800-532-1579
Fax: 641-278-1141
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Food Pantries
CMS Food Bank
1300 North 16th St., Chariton, IA 50049
641-774-5114, hours vary
Inter-Church Council Food Bank
410 South 7th St., Chariton, IA 50049
641-774-8146, hours vary
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 East 17th St., Des Moines, IA 50316
515-564-0330, foodbankiowa.org
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Meal Options
Meals on Wheels- Milestones
623 East Pennsylvania Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-682-2270, milestonesaaa.org
Tuesday Together Meals
First United Methodist Church
923 Roland Ave., Chariton, IA 50049
641-774-5023, seasonal
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Blessing Boxes
Boxes located around the community with food and personal care products
Blessing Box – Fairgrounds
48293 HyVee Rd., Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – Glutes & Glory
112 North Grand St., Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – Senior Center
117 South Grand St., Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – St. Andrew’s
1112 North 7th St., Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – The Porch
705 Auburn Ave., Chariton, IA 50049
Accessible 24/7
Blessing Box – Russell
Corner of Shaw and Prairie., Russell, IA 50238
Accessible 24/7
Free & Reduced School Lunches
Submit Completed forms:
PO Box 738
Chariton, IA 50049
Phone: 641-774-5967
Website: https://www.charitonschools.org
Amber Letz, National Board-Certified Health Wellness Coach, Functional Medicine Health Coach
Specializing in preventing Type 2 Diabetes, weight loss, healthy lifestyle and meal planning. Working to help people become the champion in their lives, one step at a time.
Phone: 641-931-6114
Website: http://www.letzbeehealthy.com
Email: amberletz@gmail.com