Resources and Connections for Postville, IA
Updated: August 5, 2026 | Posted: August 5, 2026
If you were impacted by the July 28, 2026 fire and need support, the organizations below can help.
Resources
Northeast Iowa Community Action (NEICAC)
Utility assistance, rental assistance, mortgage assistance, family case management, and connection to other resources.
Contact Laura Castillo at 563-380-2780 or Icastillo@neicac.org
Catholic Charities
Rental assistance for vulnerable families with a priority for those who don’t qualify for other benefits, case management with housing consultants and free consultation for immigration legal services.
Contact Stacy Sherman at 563-588-0558 or s.sherman@dbqarch.org
Immigrant Action Network
Rental assistance, food. Contact Margaret Betteridge at immigration action@decorahucc.org.
Iowa Legal Aid
Assistance for anyone denied unemployment, facing eviction or foreclosure, or dealing with a family issue. Free, confidential. Contact Rose Druker at rdruker@iowalaw.org or 515-491-1739 (We speak Spanish!)
Postville Food Pantry
235 N. Maple St., Postville
See a full list of available resources.
To stay informed about ongoing efforts to help, visit the Hometown to the World Facebook page.
- Our Postville Community HeartSoul
- Allamakee County Community Foundation (An affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque)
Supporting Our Neighbors
Make a gift today to help with need rent, mortgage, utility and legal assistance.
- 2026 Postville Fire Fund
If you have questions about making a gift, contact: Mary Jo Jean-Francois at 563-588-2700 or maryjoj@dbqfoundation.org. - Catholic Charities
What To Do in Postville
Note: This is by no means a complete list. We picked businesses with a Google listing and regular hours for this handout. There are many other markets that do not have set hours, typically these businesses are open Friday or Saturday in the evening.
Where to eat:
- Club 51 – Bar and American food
- El Pariente – Mexican Restaurant Jalapeños – Mexican and American Restaurant Mi Dulce Elena – Mexican and American Desserts Shack on Greene – Hamburgers and Teriyaki Bowls
Where to shop:
- El Pariente Market – Mexican snacks, homemade breads and desserts and more
- Kosher Market – find all kinds of unique kosher foods from Israel, Italy and more plus a large wine section
- La Canasta – Mexican grocery store on bottom floor, clothes, baby supplies and gifts on upper floor
- Tienda Tonita’s – Guatemalan market with food, homegoods, cooking supplies and more
- Tienda Floresita – newly opened Guatemalan food market
Sights to see:
- Mosaic Globe – (101 E Greene Street, Postville, IA) The mosaic globe is surrounded by teleidoscopes to create kaleidoscopic images for each viewer. This piece represents the diversity of Postville and the beauty of all cultures and religions. Changing the view of situations or objects can
be positive, beautiful, and transformational!
