Clay County County Outreach
2512 Hwy Blvd
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 262-7409
Fax: (712) 262-4223

TJ Thayer
Operations Director
tthayer@udmo.com

Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:30 am until 4 pm (Closed 1:00-1:30 for lunch)

Food Pantry Hours: Mondays 9-1

Clay County Outreach Center

Some Programs and Services Offered Include:

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - supplemental help for winter heating bills - November 1st through April 15th
  
  
• LIHEAP Crisis Assistance - Assistance available in a life threatening situation for temporary shelter, fuel, blankets, heaters and furnace repair. Upon availability of funding, furnace repair or replacement is available to homeowners.
  

• Weatherization - Assistance with stopping infiltration of cold air into a home. Can include caulking, weather stripping and attic insulation.
  
  
• Chore Service- Funds household chores for income eligible applicants age 60 and older.
  
  
• Emergency Vouchers - Provides eligible applicants with limited financial help for basic emergency needs.
  
  
• Multi Community Church Assistance Fund - Provides residents of Spencer assistance for rent or utility needs.
  
  
• Emergency Food Pantries - 7 to 10 day supply of food for those who are out of food or have limited resources to purchase or obtain food.
  
  
• Food Bank - Variety of food and sundry items. HyVee Bakery bread available daily.

• Food for Life - Meat which has been inspected and donated by area farmers. Available on an every other month basis; based on income and family size.
  
  
• Referral Services- Information on a wide variety of services available in Northwest Iowa for those faced with situations they find difficult to solve.
  
  
• Client Advocacy - Assistance when help is needed with providers, organizations or difficult situations.
  
  
• Budget Counseling - Help for those experiencing difficulty managing their financial obligations.
  
  
• Youth Enrichment – provision for disadvantaged youth in Clay County with financial resources to participate in youth activities that they would not be able to afford without the project’s help. Spencer Family Y Scholarship applications offered seasonally.
  
  
• Special Projects - Clay County Community Christmas programs, new hats and gloves, school supplies and more based on need and availability. Children's Birthday Coupons.
  
  
• Community Garden Projects - The Community Garden Project provides vouchers for payment of Community Garden Plots and seeds to families interested in growing their own produce to help cut grocery costs. Information on planting, plant care, harvesting, canning and freezing is also available.
  
  

  Baby's Room- Parents can shop the Baby's Room for items for their newborn to 24-month old child(ren). Items are subject to availability. .
  
  
• Coats for Kids- Coats for Kids supplies coats and snow pants to school age children. Hats and gloves are also available during the winter months.

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