Hershey

Local offices in Hershey

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Senior Meal Service at Maria Lutheran Church

  521 N Lincoln, Hershey, NE 69143

  Help here

  • Senior mealsOlder residents can contact the church about its weekday meal service.
  Call 308-368-7744DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Hershey Utility Billing

  104 S Lincoln Ave, Hershey, NE 69143

  Help here

  • Utility billsPay a village utility bill online or contact the village office for billing help.Apply online
  Call 308-368-5840DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  104 S Lincoln Ave, Hershey, NE 69143

  Help here

  • Village servicesVisit or call the village office for help with local government services.
  Call 308-368-5840DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Hershey, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hershey

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

Offices for all of Lincoln County

Hershey is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  West Central District Health Department

  820 South Maple Street, North Platte, NE 69101

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind public health information and services, including disease prevention, immunizations, and health education.
  Call 308-696-1201DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DHHS North Platte Office

  200 South Silber Street, North Platte, NE 69101

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit the local DHHS office for help with economic assistance and Medicaid services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 308-535-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lincoln County Court

  301 North Jeffers Street, Room 207, North Platte, NE 69101

  Help here

  • County court servicesGet information about small claims, traffic matters, probate, and other county court cases.
  Call 308-534-4350DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  115 North Vine, North Platte, NE 69101

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can call for information about local aging services and support.
  Call 308-535-8195DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lincoln County Veterans’ Service Center

  311 North Vine, Suite 2, North Platte, NE 69101

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and filing for county, state, and federal veterans benefits.
  • Emergency aid for veteransAsk about temporary aid for veterans and their families facing an unexpected emergency.
  Call 308-534-4350DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Lincoln County Emergency Management

  715 South Jeffers, North Platte, NE 69101

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and how the county coordinates disaster response.
  Call 308-532-7383DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lincoln 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