Daykin

Local offices in Daykin

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Daykin Office

  Help here

  • Village governmentContact the village office for help with village government matters.
  Call 402-365-1001Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofdaykin.org

• Library · City office

  Daykin Public Library

  108 Frost St, Daykin, NE 68338

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public internet computer.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nlc.nebraska.gov

Village of Daykin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Southpointe Christian Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  43 miles from the center of Daykin

  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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Zion Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  44 miles from the center of Daykin

  5511 S 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Bread of Life Food Pantry

  Immanuel Lutheran Church

  45 miles from the center of Daykin

  2001 South 11th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu3 PM to 6 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 402-474-6275DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ielc.360unite.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Grace Chapel

  FoodNet, Inc.

  46 miles from the center of Daykin

  1345 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Neighborhood Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  46 miles from the center of Daykin

  1302 F Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

  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

• Free meals

  The Gathering Place

  Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties

  46 miles from the center of Daykin

  1448 E Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue5 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu5 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri5 PM to 6 PM
  • Sat5 PM to 6 PM
  • Sun5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs a meal

  What to bring: No ID required

  Call 402-476-7398DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Daykin

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

Offices for all of Jefferson County

Daykin is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Jefferson County Office

  Jefferson County Courthouse, 411 4th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

  Help here

  • Economic and family assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, child care, energy assistance, and other benefits.Apply online
  Call 402-729-6168DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Public Health Solutions

  830 E. 1st Street, Suite 300, Crete, NE 68333

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health programs serving Jefferson County.
  Call 402-826-3880DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get referrals to local help with basic needs and other services.Apply online
  Call 866-813-1731Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson County Court

  Jefferson County Courthouse, 411 4th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesContact the county court office for court information and use Nebraska's online legal self-help resources.Read more
  Call 402-729-6801DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.nebraska.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

  Jefferson County Veterans Services

  Jefferson County Courthouse, 411 4th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 402-729-6839DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.nebraska.gov

Everything in Jefferson 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