Lancaster County

Local offices in Lancaster County

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

• Human services · County office

  Lancaster County Human Services

  555 S 10th St, Suite 107, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Help here

  • General AssistanceApply for county help with basic needs when you have no other way to pay.Apply online
  Call 402-441-4944DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Nebraska Child Support Payment Center

  421 S 9th St, Suite 137, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Help here

  • Child support paymentsMake a child support payment in person at the Lincoln payment center.
  Call 877-631-9973DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Lincoln Housing Authority

  5700 R St, Lincoln, NE 68505

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for income-based housing or ask about housing choice vouchers.Apply online
  Call 402-434-5500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on l-housing.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

  3131 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and community health services for Lancaster County residents.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 402-441-8000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Lancaster County Mental Health Crisis Center

  825 J St, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Help here

  • Mental health crisis evaluationThe center provides emergency screening and crisis care for adults held under Nebraska civil commitment law.
  Call 402-441-8276DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Partners Area Agency on Aging

  600 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68510

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get referrals, case management, meals, and help with benefits.
  Call 402-441-7070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lancaster County Veterans Service Office

  600 S 70th St, Building 2, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68510

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for county, state, and federal benefits.
  Call 402-441-7361DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · Regional office

  Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management

  1200 Radcliff St, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68512

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information on preparing for local hazards and emergencies.
  Call 402-441-7441DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Lincoln American Job Center

  1330 N St, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment assistance.
  Call 402-441-1640DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office

  4700 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state identification card.
  Call 402-471-2823DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Lincoln City Libraries

  136 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help finding information.
  Call 402-441-8500DirectionsWebsite

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

Lancaster County, Nebraska website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Cristo Rey Catholic

  FoodNet, Inc.

  0.8 miles from the center of Lincoln

  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

• Free meals

  Catholic Social Services

  0.8 miles from the center of Lincoln

  2241 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m., hot breakfast; 10:30 a.m., cold to-go sack lunches

  Call 402-327-6200Directions

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

• Mobile pantry

  Food Bank of Lincoln at First Plymouth Church parking lot

  Food Bank of Lincoln

  1 mile from the center of Lincoln

  2000 D Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 11 AM (1st of the month)

  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

  Good Neighbor Community Center

  1.1 miles from the center of Lincoln

  2617 Y Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 12 PM. Perishables and non-perishables; 1 PM to 2 PM. Appointment for non-perishables
  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM. Appointment for non-perishables; 1 PM to 2 PM. Appointment for non-perishables
  • Wed10 AM to 12 PM. Perishables and non-perishables; 1 PM to 2 PM. Appointment for non-perishables
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM. Appointment for non-perishables; 1 PM to 2 PM. Appointment for non-perishables
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Call for an appointment for non-perishable food

  Call 402-477-4173DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  ConnectioN Point Open Shelf Pantry

  ConnectioN Point

  1.1 miles from the center of Lincoln

  1333 N 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 4 PM
  • Thu2 PM to 4 PM
  Call 402-417-0771Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Connecting Links

  1.2 miles from the center of Lincoln

  740 S 17th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 6 PM
  Call 402-310-3816Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Lancaster County

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

Job help near Lancaster County

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.

• American Job Center

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.4 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

• Youth and reentry program

  Released and Restored

  For young people

  0 miles away

  PO Box 22962, Lincoln, NE 68542

  Call 402-806-0565DirectionsWebsite

• Youth program

  Indian Center Inc.

  2.1 miles away

  1100 Military Road, Lincoln, NE 68508-1047

  Call 402-937-7110DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Goodwill Lincoln - Job Connection

  For young people

  2.6 miles away

  2100 Judson Street, Lincoln, NE 68521

  Call 402-438-2022DirectionsWebsite

• Youth and reentry program

  Center for People in Need - Opening Doors Community Reentry

  For young people

  2.8 miles away

  3901 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521-4177

  Call 402-476-4357DirectionsWebsite

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.

Cities and towns in Lancaster County

• Bennet
• Davey
• Denton
• Firth
• Hallam
• Hickman
• Lincoln
• Malcolm
• Panama
• Raymond
• Roca
• Sprague
• Waverly

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