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Help in Creston
8 service locations
Family and youth
Creston Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
801 N Elm St, Creston · 641-782-8002
Head Start early childhood program — 37 funded slots; operated by MATURA Head Start.
Financial assistance
Utility assistanceFinancial assistanceFood pantryEmergency shelter
Creston · 402-898-5942
Salvation Army service extension
Utility assistance
207 B North Elm, Creston · 641-782-8431
LIHEAP intake office serving Union County
Food assistance
Creston Area Food Pantry Inc.
Food pantry
417 Wyoming Ave, Creston · 641-344-0451
Creston High School
Meal program
601 W. Townline, Creston · (641) 782-2129
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Creston Comm School District.
Food pantry
207B N Elm, Creston · 641-782-8431
Housing and shelter
Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Housing assistance
219 N Pine St, Creston · 641-782-8585
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
210 Russell Street, Creston · 641-782-8457
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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