Ashland

Local offices in Ashland

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · City office

  Ashland Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Golden ApartmentsContact the authority about housing at Ashland Golden Apartments.
  Call 402-944-7332Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashlandne.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Ashland Utilities and Utility Billing

  2304 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsStart or manage water and sewer service and pay your utility bill.Apply online
  Call 402-944-3387DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashlandne.gov

• Local office · City office

  Ashland City Hall

  2304 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003

  Help here

  • City services and recordsGet help with city services, forms, and records.
  Call 402-944-3387DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashlandne.gov

• Library · City office

  Ashland Public Library and Community Resource Center

  1324 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs and resources.Read more
  • Community center roomsAsk about reserving a room at the community center.Read more
  Call 402-521-2012DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofashlandne.gov

City of Ashland, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Ashland first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Heartland Hope Mission

  18 miles from the center of Ashland

  15555 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE 68144

  Hours

  • Wed1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

  Who can come: Everyone, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, political beliefs and values, disability, or geographic location

  What to bring: Bring identification for everyone in your household and proof of address dated within the last 30 days. Complete a pantry form. TEFAP food is available without ID or other information.

  Call 402-733-1904DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on heartlandhopemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Havelock United Methodist

  FoodNet, Inc.

  19 miles from the center of Ashland

  4140 N 60th Street, Lincoln, NE 68507

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

  Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Cupboard

  Countryside Community Church

  19 miles from the center of Ashland

  13130 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE 68144

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 10:30 AM (1st of the month). Until supplies last

  Who can come: Residents of Omaha and its surrounding community

  Call 402-391-0350DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on countrysideucc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Mobile pantry

  Food Bank of Lincoln at Capitol City Church parking lot

  Food Bank of Lincoln

  19 miles from the center of Ashland

  7800 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

  Hours

  • Mon3 PM to 4 PM (last of the month). Drive-through

  Who can come: Anyone

  What to bring: No documentation needed

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 402-466-8170DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at First Mennonite Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  20 miles from the center of Ashland

  7300 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

  Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Mission Help Center

  People’s City Mission

  21 miles from the center of Ashland

  6800 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

  Hours

  • Mon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Call for guidelines

  Call 402-475-6888Directions

  Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ashland

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Saunders County

Ashland is in Saunders County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Saunders County Child Support Enforcement

  387 N Chestnut St, Suite 1, Wahoo, NE 68066

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementGet help with child support services and enforcement.
  Call 402-443-8151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saunderscounty.ne.gov

• State office

  Nebraska DHHS Economic Assistance - Wahoo

  355 E 4th St, Wahoo, NE 68066

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceApply for state assistance with food, utilities, child care, and medical costs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-443-4252DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• State office

  WIC Clinic - Wahoo

  504 W 8th St, Wahoo, NE 68066

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet help with healthy food, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for eligible families.
  Call 402-727-0608DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on threeriverspublichealth.org

• Public health · Regional office

  Three Rivers Public Health Department

  2400 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont, NE 68025

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesFind public health clinic services, including immunizations and reproductive health care.
  Call 402-727-5396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on threeriverspublichealth.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Blue Valley Behavioral Health - Wahoo

  355 E 4th St, Wahoo, NE 68066

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesFind mental health, substance use, and community support services.
  Call 402-443-4414DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bvbh.net

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Saunders County Court

  433 N Chestnut St, Wahoo, NE 68066

  Help here

  • County court servicesGet information about county court cases and court services.
  Call 402-443-8119DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saunderscounty.ne.gov

Everything in Saunders County

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