Polk County Veteran Affairs

Parent Organization: Polk County Veteran Affairs

Location Information

2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA

Phone 5152863670 | Fax 5152862106


Polk County Commission of Veteran Affairs provides assistance to veterans, their families, and dependents residing in Polk County.

Services:

Assistance is available in the following areas:

  • Filing Federal Claims (by appointment)
  • Temporary Financial Assistance
    • Shelter assistance
    • Food assistance – mobile food pantry
    • Utility assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Medical Assistance
  • Funeral Expenses
  • Markers for Graves

Eligibility:

Veterans, their families, and dependents residing in Polk County.

Intake Process:

Contact Polk County Veteran Affairs to schedule an appointment.

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Payment:

No Cost to Participant

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

Website: View Website


Polk County Veteran Affairs offers a winter coat drive getaway during the holiday season.

Services:

Eligibility:

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Veterans and their families only; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. open to the public.

Intake Process:

Giveaway takes place in rooms 3 & 3A of the Polk County River Place building.

Photo ID of Veterans Status required during Veterans hours.

Hours:

Friday, November 12th

Payment:

No Cost to Participant

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No