Community Assistance Program

The Community Assistance Program is designed to help individuals and families with basic needs of food, prescription medicine, utility assistance, and shelter.  Individuals coming in for assistance are screened by staff who assess the person’s current situation, including verification of the circumstances which preceded the need.  Upon determining a legitimate need, individuals and families are provided food or financial assistance and given appropriate referrals, as well as a short term plan with an expectation of follow through.  Working closely with other agencies to access services appropriate for an individual and/or family is an important component of assisting a client. 

Specific assistance areas offered through the Community Assistance Program include: 

Food
• Temporary assistance with food provided



Food Pantry Hours
M, T, TH, F:  10-11:30 am
M, T, Th: 1:30-3:00 pm

Click here to access our Contribution page for a list of needed Food Pantry items.

• Referrals to other agencies who can offer long-term or immediate assistance; example Food Stamp assistance, WIC program

Medical Prescription Assistance

• Provide immediate financial assistance to obtain prescribed medication when individual’s personal resources at that time are not able to meet the need
• Referrals to agencies and/or programs for either immediate or long-term assistance

Utility Assistance

• Financial assistance with water utility for residents of Woodbury county when faced with the possibility of loss of services to their current home
• Referrals to agencies and programs who can assist the individual/family with other issues straining the household budget

Community Shelter

• Temporary housing, 30 day stay, for adult women, couples, and families
• Private rooms provided
• Basic needs met or referrals made to assist in meeting these needs (food, clothing, etc)
• Case management to provide direction and follow-up while in the program and upon exiting it