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WIC provides specific foods to help meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and nursing women, infants and children up to age five.

LIHEAP supplements the high cost of winter heating for low-income households and also provides emergency furnace repair or replacement for qualifying home owners.

The Nest programs help low-income pregnant and new mothers have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies through education, prenatal care, and positive parenting. The Nest programs provide items such as diapers, wipes, and baby formula.

On a limited basis, Operation Threshold provides financial assistance to households facing crisis situations such as utility disconnection or refusal to deliver fuel.

The Housing & Fair Lending Counseling program provides education for the homebuyer. Both pre- and post- purchase counseling classes are available on a monthly basis.  By appointment only in Grundy County.

Weatherization

Homes that are weatherized use less energy to heat and cool. In addition to making homes more energy- efficient, the Weatherization team also replaces furnaces as needed and conducts a complete safety inspection of appliances. Please call for more information on weatherization.

Family Development Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)

FaDSS is a state wide strength based self-sufficiency program which emphasizes employment and education and provides intensive one-on-one support, home visits, individual assessments, goal setting, advocacy, and referrals.

The Food Pantry offers food to income qualifying individuals and families. The Food Pantry does accept food item donations. However, opened food or food frozen or processed at home cannot be accepted. Please click here for a brochure.

Energy Wise Classes are available on a limited basis. Classes include tips on reducing energy usage and include Weatherization kits.

Adopt-A-Family is a program that lets community members and groups or organizations provide holiday gifts for  needy families.

Share the Warmth is a winter coat distribution program in which coats and winter clothing items are collected and distributed to children and adults in need.

Prior to the start of the academic year, school supplies are collected and distributed to qualifying families. Please call for list of school supplies.

Operation Threshold does accept and distribute gently used children's clothing items to qualifying families and their children. Donations of children's clothes are welcome! 

Rent Assistance

 Small stipends for rental assistance can be given on an emergency basis to qualifying individuals and families. Please call the office for more information on qualifying for rent assistance.

Volunteer Services

Want to volunteer, but aren't sure where? Call Operation Threshold and someone will assist you in deciding where to volunteer your time. Operation Threshold solicits volunteers for programs within the county.

The Food Assistance Outreach program assists individuals with food assistance (Food Stamp) applications and appointments.

Black Hawk County Central Office

1707 First St E-3 · Independence, IA  50644 ·  (319) 334-6081

1606 G Ave · Grundy Center, IA  50638 · (319) 824-3460