Vicki Swenson

Welfare Director

General Assistance Office Hours Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri

10:00am - 2:00pm

499-7562 ext. 12

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 General Assistance FAQ

  • First time applicants are required to bring in proof of income for the past 30 days at the time of the application.
  • Repeat applicants are required to bring in proof of income for the past 30 days as well as receipts showing how all income was spent. Any income not spent on basic needs (food, fuel, electricity) will be considered misspent income and will be added to the applicants prospective 30 day income. Misspent income includes but is not limited to: cigarettes, alcohol, pet food, gifts, credit card payments, cable TV, etc.
  • Applicants who are unemployed or employed part time will be required to participate in the municipal workfare program and complete a weekly job search.