Fort Calhoun

Local offices in Fort Calhoun

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

• Library · City office

  Fort Calhoun Library

  110 S. 14th Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for local library services during its limited weekly hours.
  Call 402-468-4250DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Fort Calhoun City Hall

  110 S. 14th Street, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about local government and city services.
  • Utility bills and payment plansPay a city utility bill or ask about setting up a payment plan.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-468-5303DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Fort Calhoun website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Pearl United Methodist Pantry

  Pearl Memorial United Methodist Church

  11 miles from the center of Fort Calhoun

  2319 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.

  Call 402-453-8623Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Project Hope Pantry

  Project Hope, Inc.

  11 miles from the center of Fort Calhoun

  4205 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.

  Call 402-453-7649DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Islamic Center of Omaha Food Bank

  Islamic Center of Omaha

  11 miles from the center of Fort Calhoun

  3511 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

  Call 402-571-0720DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  The Market Choice Pantry

  Catholic Charities of Omaha

  12 miles from the center of Fort Calhoun

  3151 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.

  Call 402-235-4809DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Family First Treasure Chest

  Family First

  12 miles from the center of Fort Calhoun

  3223 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.

  Call 402-201-2441Directions

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

• Free meals

  Salvation Army North Kare Kitchen

  The Salvation Army

  12 miles from the center of Fort Calhoun

  2424 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

  Call 402-451-4048Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Fort Calhoun

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

Job help near Fort Calhoun

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 Fort Calhoun. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Heartland Workforce Solutions

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  11 miles away

  5752 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

  Call 402-444-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  Heartland Workforce Solutions

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  17 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Nebraska City Career Center

  Also helps young people

  55 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

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 Washington County

Fort Calhoun is in Washington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Nebraska DHHS Blair Office

  1555 Colfax Street, Blair, NE 68008

  Help here

  • State benefits assistanceVisit the office for help with state human services programs.
  Call 402-426-2329DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Washington County District Court Clerk

  1555 Colfax Street, Blair, NE 68008

  Help here

  • District court informationContact the clerk for information about district court records and filings.
  Call 402-426-6899DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Washington County Court

  1555 Colfax Street, Blair, NE 68008

  Help here

  • County court servicesContact the court for information about county court matters.
  Call 402-426-6833DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, Washington County Satellite Office

  1327 Washington Street, Blair, NE 68008

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about care management, caregiver support, meals, and services that help older adults live at home.
  Call 402-426-9614DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Washington County Veterans Services

  1555 Colfax Street, Blair, NE 68008

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 402-426-6838DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Washington 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