Alda
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Local offices in Alda
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Grand Island Office
116 S Pine Street, Grand Island, NE 68802
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or call the office about public assistance programs, including Medicaid and food assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Local office · Regional office
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.ne211.org
Local office · City office
Village of Alda
6410 W. US Hwy 30, Alda, NE 68810
Help here
- Village government helpContact the village office with questions about local government and village services.
- Municipal water informationContact the village for information about the municipal water system.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.alda.ne.us
Jobs and training · State office
Grand Island American Job Center
203 East Stolley Park Rd, Ste. A, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Job search and employment helpVisit for help finding work and using employment services.
- Unemployment assistanceContact the job center for help with unemployment questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.nebraska.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alda
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank for the Heartland
4645 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc
PO Box 509, Loup City, NE 68853-0509
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hall County
Alda is in Hall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Hall County Child Support Department
203 W 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can contact the department for help with child support matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hallcountyne.gov
State office
Nebraska DHHS Grand Island Office
116 S Pine Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsResidents can get in-person help with applications for state assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Housing help · County office
Hall County Housing Authority
1834 W 7th Street, Grand Island, NE 68803
Help here
- Affordable housingEligible residents can apply for low-income housing and housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcha.net
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health Department
1137 S Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Public health clinicResidents can schedule clinic services, including routine vaccinations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Midland Area Agency on Aging
304 E 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, care support, and help staying safe at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandareaagencyonaging.org
Veterans · County office
Hall County Veterans Service Office
131 S Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68802
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and understanding their options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hallcountyne.gov
Nebraska programs by kind of help
These are run by Nebraska and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Nebraska 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988