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Local offices in Bancroft
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Bancroft Senior Citizens Center
215 North Main Street, Bancroft, NE 68004
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center about local programs and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Library · City office
Bancroft Public Library
103 E Poplar, Bancroft, NE 68004
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libs.ne.gov
Local office · City office
Village Office
322 Main Street, Bancroft, NE 68004
Help here
- Village services and resident questionsContact the Village Office about village services, permits, or resident questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bancroftnebraska.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bancroft first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
The Market Choice Pantry
Catholic Charities of Omaha
57 miles from the center of Bancroft3151 N. 93rd Street, Omaha, NE 68134
Hours
- Mon12 PM to 3 PM
- Tue3 PM to 6 PM
- Thu12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Guests age 18 and older
What to bring: Register in person. First-time visitors complete registration and receive a Community Member Card, which is required for each visit.
Listed on ccomaha.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Islamic Center of Omaha Food Bank
Islamic Center of Omaha
57 miles from the center of Bancroft3511 N 73rd St, Omaha, NE 68134
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
Who can come: Members of all communities, regardless of faith
Listed on icomaha.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Project Hope Pantry
Project Hope, Inc.
58 miles from the center of Bancroft4205 Boyd Street, Omaha, NE 68111
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2:45 PM
- Wed11 AM to 2:45 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2:45 PM
What to bring: Bring a government-issued photo ID, Social Security cards for household members, and mail postmarked within the last 30 days. One pantry visit up to six times a year, or monthly for people age 60 and older.
Listed on foodbankheartland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pearl United Methodist Pantry
Pearl Memorial United Methodist Church
58 miles from the center of Bancroft2319 Ogden Street, Omaha, NE 68110
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 4 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 4 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 4 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 4 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM; 2 PM to 4 PM
What to bring: Bring photo ID and an information sheet. Visits are limited to once every three months.
Listed on foodbankheartland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Family First Treasure Chest
Family First
59 miles from the center of Bancroft3223 N 45th Street, Omaha, NE 68111
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 6 PM
- Tue9 AM to 6 PM
- Wed9 AM to 6 PM
- Thu9 AM to 6 PM
- Fri8 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring photo ID and mail postmarked within the last 30 days. Visits are limited to once a week.
Listed on foodbankheartland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Salvation Army North Kare Kitchen
The Salvation Army
59 miles from the center of Bancroft2424 Pratt Street, Omaha, NE 68111
Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 1 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs a meal
Listed on foodbankheartland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bancroft
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
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc.
P.O. Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cuming County
Bancroft is in Cuming County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Cuming County General Assistance
200 S Lincoln St, Room 54, West Point, NE 68788
Help here
- County general assistanceContact the county administrator to ask about county general assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumingcountyne.gov
State office
Nebraska DHHS West Point Office
200 S Lincoln St, Room 53, West Point, NE 68788
Help here
- State benefitsVisit the office for help with state benefits and economic assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 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
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
110 N 37th St, Unit 101, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about meals, transportation, care management, respite, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Veterans · County office
Cuming County Veterans Service Office
200 S Lincoln St, Room 54, West Point, NE 68788
Help here
- Veterans benefits and servicesGet help with veterans benefits, military records, and other services for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumingcountyne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cuming County Emergency Management
200 S Lincoln St, West Point, NE 68788
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseGet information about emergency plans and local response to disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cumingcountyne.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 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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