Auburn

Local offices in Auburn

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, Auburn Office

  1908 O Street, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Public assistanceGet in person help with applications for state assistance programs, including food and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 402-274-4021DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Auburn Board of Public Works

  1600 O Street, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingGet help with electric, water, or sewer service and pay your utility bill.
  Call 402-274-4981DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on auburnbpw.com

• Older adults · City office

  Auburn Senior Center

  1101 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for weekday meals, activities, and information about home delivered meals.
  Call 402-274-4667DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on auburn.ne.gov

• Library · City office

  Auburn Memorial Library

  1810 Courthouse Avenue, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and use library programs and resources.
  Call 402-274-4023DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on auburn.ne.gov

• Local office · City office

  Auburn City Hall

  1101 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and questions about local government.Read more
  Call 402-274-3420DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on auburn.ne.gov

City of Auburn website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at College View Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  50 miles from the center of Auburn

  4801 Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68506

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Southpointe Christian Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  50 miles from the center of Auburn

  7010 Helen Witt Drive, Lincoln, NE 68512

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

• Mobile pantry

  Food Bank of Lincoln at Capitol City Church parking lot

  Food Bank of Lincoln

  51 miles from the center of Auburn

  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

  Mission Help Center

  People’s City Mission

  51 miles from the center of Auburn

  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

• Food pantry

  Eastridge Food Pantry

  Eastridge Presbyterian Church

  51 miles from the center of Auburn

  1135 Eastridge Drive, Lincoln, NE 68506

  Hours

  • Wed4 PM to 7 PM. By appointment
  • Sun1 PM to 3 PM. Drive-through, no appointment needed

  What to bring: Wednesday visits are by appointment; Sunday drive-through does not need an appointment

  Call 531-254-5405Directions

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at First Mennonite Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  51 miles from the center of Auburn

  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

Nonprofits that serve Auburn

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

Job help near Auburn

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Auburn. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Nebraska City Career Center

  Also helps young people

  19 miles away

  917 Wildwood Lane, Suite 104, Nebraska City, NE 68410

  Hours: Tue & Wed, 8:00am to 5:00pm; Thur, 8;00am to 12:00pm; Closed Mon & Fri

  Call 402-873-3384DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center

  Nebraska Department of Labor Beatrice Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  49 miles away

  2317 North 6th st., Suite 3, Beatrice, NE 68310-1408

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri

  Call 402-223-6060 Ext: Reemployment Services #5DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 28, 2026

• American Job Center

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  54 miles away

  1330 N Street, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

  Call 402-441-1640 Ext. 1DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Nemaha County

Auburn is in Nemaha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Nemaha County Attorney, Child Support Enforcement

  1805 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementContact the local office for help with child support enforcement and case information.
  Call 402-274-1105DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemahacountyne.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Southeast District Health Department

  2511 Schneider Avenue, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and services, including immunizations and health education.Read more
  Call 402-274-3993DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Nemaha County Court

  1824 N Street, Suite 302, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Court self-help informationFind self-help information and contact the court about small claims, probate, traffic, and other county court matters.Read more
  Call 402-274-3008DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nebraskajudicial.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging

  103 Eastside Boulevard, Beatrice, NE 68310

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet help finding meals, in-home support, transportation, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 402-223-1376DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Nemaha County Veterans Service Office

  601 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and preparing claims for federal and state agencies.
  Call 402-274-3419DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemahacountyne.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Nemaha County Emergency Management

  601 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response and recovery.
  Call 402-274-2552DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemahacountyne.gov

Everything in Nemaha 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