Elmwood

Local offices in Elmwood

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elmwood Senior Center

  144 North 4th Street, Elmwood, NE 68349

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for a weekday meal and time with others.
  Call 402-994-2145DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Elmwood Office

  221 South 4th Street, Elmwood, NE 68349

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billingContact the village office about local services and water bills.Read more
  Call 402-994-6705DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Elmwood Public Library

  124 West D Street, Elmwood, NE 68349

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or print and copy documents.Read more
  Call 402-994-4125DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Elmwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Mobile pantry

  Food Bank of Lincoln at Capitol City Church parking lot

  Food Bank of Lincoln

  17 miles from the center of Elmwood

  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.

  17 miles from the center of Elmwood

  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

  18 miles from the center of Elmwood

  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

  FoodNet at Havelock United Methodist

  FoodNet, Inc.

  18 miles from the center of Elmwood

  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

  Eastridge Food Pantry

  Eastridge Presbyterian Church

  18 miles from the center of Elmwood

  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 Cristo Rey Catholic

  FoodNet, Inc.

  19 miles from the center of Elmwood

  4221 J Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Elmwood

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

Job help near Elmwood

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 Elmwood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Nebraska City Career Center

  Also helps young people

  25 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

  Heartland Workforce Solutions

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  4425 S. 24 Street, Omaha, NE 68107

  Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

  Call 402-444-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 21, 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 Cass County

Elmwood is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Plattsmouth Office

  201 Main St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048

  Help here

  • Apply for state benefitsApply for or get help with Nebraska assistance programs through ACCESSNebraska.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-383-4278DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Sarpy/Cass Health Department

  201 Main St., Louisville, NE 68037

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind local public health programs, health information, and support for families.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support for pregnant and breastfeeding people and families with children under five.
  Call 402-339-4334DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cass County District Court Clerk

  346 Main St., Room 303, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help informationGet court filing information and protection order application forms, and find links to state self-help resources.Apply online
  Call 402-296-9339DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

  4780 S. 131st St., Omaha, NE 68137

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsCall for information about services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 402-444-6536DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Cass County Veterans Service

  346 Main St., Room 102, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims or Nebraska Veterans Aid applications.Read more
  Call 402-296-9368DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Cass County Emergency Management

  8400 144th St., Suite 200, Weeping Water, NE 68463

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet guidance on preparing for disasters and receiving county emergency alerts.
  Call 402-267-6765DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cass 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