Northwood
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Local offices in Northwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Northwood City Hall
627 Central Ave, Northwood, IA 50459
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit City Hall to ask about city services, start water, wastewater, and garbage service, or pay a city utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northwoodia.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northwood Senior Citizen Center
720 Central Ave, Northwood, IA 50459
Help here
- Senior servicesCall Elderbridge Agency on Aging to ask about services at the senior center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Worth County Department of Health and Human Services
95 Ninth Street North, Northwood, IA 50459
Help here
- Child care assistanceCall to ask about help paying for child care; this location serves people by appointment through the Cerro Gordo County office.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Worth County Treasurer's Office driver licensing
822 Central Ave, Northwood, IA 50459
Help here
- Driver's licenses and IDsVisit the office for Iowa driver's license and ID services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on iowadot.gov
Library · City office
Northwood Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library to use its public library services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on northwoodia.org
City of Northwood, Iowa website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Northwood
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
North Iowa Community Action Organization (NICAO)
218 5th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Worth County
Northwood is in Worth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
North Iowa Community Action WIC Site
100 1st Street NW, Suite 200, Mason City, IA 50401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Worth County HHS
95 Ninth St. N., Northwood, IA 50459 (by appointment only; served by Cerro Gordo County office)
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for state food and cash assistance through the office serving Worth County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Worth County Public Health
95 9th St., Northwood, IA 50459
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health checks, disease follow-up, home health care, and help with safe water or septic systems.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worthcountyiowa.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Worth County Clerk of Court
1000 Central Avenue, Northwood, IA 50459
Help here
- Court information and paymentsContact the clerk about Worth County court cases and pay eligible court fines online.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging
1190 Briarstone Dr., Suite 3, Mason City, IA 50401
Help here
- Aging services and supportElderbridge connects older adults and caregivers in Cerro Gordo County with local support and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Worth County Veterans Affairs
Public Health Building, 99B 9th St. N., Northwood, IA 50459
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits, including disability compensation, pensions, health care, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worthcountyiowa.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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