The Polk County Food Stamp Office administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a form of nutrition assistance for income-eligible households in Polk County, Iowa. Local Food Stamp Offices process applications for Polk County SNAP benefits, help determine eligibility for benefits, and provide nutritional education resources. The offices also help administer monthly food benefits, distribute food assistance, and accept applications from individuals and households for SNAP benefits, and they ensure that participants comply with SNAP rules. Polk County Food Stamp Offices provide access to information and services on their websites.
Polk County Department of Human Services Carpenter Food Stamp Office Des Moines IA 1900 Carpenter Avenue 50314 515-286-3555
Polk County Department of Human Services River Place Food Stamp Office Des Moines IA 2309 Euclid Avenue 50310 515-725-2600
The Polk County WIC Office provides services that are part of the Women, Infants, and Children nutritional program in Polk County, Iowa. WIC Offices process applications to join the program, provide nutritional education, and administer Polk County food services to eligible individuals and families. The program administers benefits for income-eligible pregnant and recently pregnant women, infants, and young children who are at nutrition risk. WIC Offices determine eligibility for benefits, accept and process applications, and conduct assessments for nutrition risk. Polk County WIC Offices provide information and services on their websites.
Des Moines WIC Office Des Moines IA 2300 Euclid Avenue, d 50310 515-282-5800