General Assistance
Location
545 State St.
Garner, IA 50438
Driving Directions
Contact Information
641-923-3676
641-923-2636 (Fax)
Purpose
The purpose of the Hancock County General Assistance Program is to provide aid and assistance to Hancock County residents who are determined to be needy or poor and who need immediate assistance not obtainable from any other source.
General Assistance assists people who need help with rent, utilities, and funeral services. The assistance program is designed to provide short-term emergency type assistance to persons lacking the resources to meet basic needs for energy and shelter. It is not intended to provide on-going or long-term aid to any individual and/or family.
If you have any questions, please call us at 641-923-3676.