Assistance Available Through MATURA Outreach Centers

Monthly Food Pantry

MATURA's six designated counties each have an Outreach Center which offers a monthly Food Pantry for its residents in need.

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Crisis Assistance

Crisis Assistance may be available to individuals or families who are in need of food, or help with utilities or rent. For information, contact the MATURA Outreach Center in the county where you reside.

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP brochure (PDF)

LIHEAP/Weatherization application- English (PDF) - Paper Copy

LIHEAP/Weatherization application English (PDF) - Fillable

LIHEAP/Weatherization application Spanish (PDF) - Paper Copy

LIHEAP/Weatherization application Spanish (PDF) - Fillable

FY 2026 Appeal and Procedure Policy (PDF)

Application timelines for the 2025-2026 winter heating season:

October 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026: Households with someone age 60+, disabled individuals, or households in crisis
November 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026: All other households

If you have a disconnect notice, or have missed a payment arrangement, please call your local MATURA outreach office.

The LIHEAP Energy Assistance program is designed to aid qualifying low-income Iowa households at or below 200% poverty in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season. LIHEAP is designed to encourage regular utility payments, promote energy awareness, and encourage reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency, client education, and weatherization.

Energy crisis intervention services also available through this program include:

Furnace Repair/replacement
Emergency fuel delivery and reconnection
Blankets
Heaters
Medically-necessary air conditioning

Contact MATURA for availability of application in other languages.

MATURA accepts LIHEAP applications for Adair, Adams, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties.

To find your local Community Action Agency visit Iowa Community Action Association

Weatherization

The MATURA Weatherization program works closely with LIHEAP to help families increase their comfort and decrease home energy usage and cost.

Applicants for weatherization are taken from LIHEAP clients and prioritized according to their heating costs. Homes are evaluated by MATURA staff and private contractors are hired to undertake weatherization services on the home.

Weatherization services could include:

Insulation of attics, walls, and crawl spaces
Infiltration work such as caulking, sealing, and weather-stripping doors and windows
Furnace repair and replacement are also done on owner-occupied dwellings as needed

To be eligible for weatherization services, an application for LIHEAP must be completed. Please visit one of the Outreach Centers for more information and to apply for LIHEAP.