Ellston

Local offices in Ellston

We have not checked Ellston on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Ellston

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Ringgold County

Ellston is in Ringgold County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Ringgold County Iowa HHS

  By appointment only, 119 W. Madison, Mount Ayr, IA 50854

  Help here

  • Iowa HHS benefits and servicesContact Iowa HHS about state assistance programs; this location is served by the Clarke County office and requires an appointment.Apply online
  Call 641-342-6516DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office · Nonprofit

  WIC Clinic - MATURA in Mount Ayr

  201 W. Monroe, Mount Ayr, IA 50854

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food assistanceWIC offers nutrition support and supplemental foods to eligible pregnant and postpartum people and children under age five.Apply online
  Call 641-464-3340DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 866-813-1731Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  MATURA Action Corporation - Ringgold County Outreach Center

  306 Garfield St., Mount Ayr, IA 50854

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the outreach center to ask about local community action and assistance programs.
  Call 641-464-2401DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the regional housing authority to ask about housing assistance for Ringgold County residents.
  Call 641-782-8585Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sirha-ia.org

• Public health · County office

  Ringgold County Public Health

  109 W. Madison St., Mount Ayr, IA 50854

  Help here

  • Public health and home healthGet immunizations, health screenings, home health, maternal health, and other local health services.
  • General AssistanceAsk about help with rent, utilities, or burial costs and how to apply.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 641-464-0691DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ringgoldcounty.iowa.gov

Everything in Ringgold County

Iowa programs by kind of help

These are run by Iowa and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026