Lewiston

Local offices in Lewiston

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Lewiston

  106 White St, Lewiston, NE 68380

  Help here

  • Water utility contactContact the village about its water system and water service.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on drinkingwater.ne.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Southpointe Christian Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  37 miles from the center of Lewiston

  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.

  38 miles from the center of Lewiston

  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

  FoodNet at College View Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  39 miles from the center of Lewiston

  4801 Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68506

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Eastridge Food Pantry

  Eastridge Presbyterian Church

  41 miles from the center of Lewiston

  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 Calvary Lutheran Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  41 miles from the center of Lewiston

  2788 Franklin Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Mondays at 11:00 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

  41 miles from the center of Lewiston

  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

Nonprofits that serve Lewiston

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

Job help near Lewiston

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 Lewiston. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Nebraska Department of Labor Beatrice Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  2317 North 6th st., Suite 3, Beatrice, NE 68310-1408

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri

  Call 402-223-6060 Ext: Reemployment Services #5DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 28, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Nebraska City Career Center

  Also helps young people

  40 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

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  42 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

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 Pawnee County

Lewiston is in Pawnee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  Family Health Services WIC Clinic, Tecumseh

  509 Broadway, Tecumseh, NE 68450

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children.
  Call 402-335-2988DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Pawnee County Court

  625 6th Street, Pawnee City, NE 68420

  Help here

  • Court services and self-help resourcesContact the court about cases and use Nebraska's online legal self-help information.Read more
  Call 402-852-2388DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Nebraska Agency on Aging

  620 E 25th Street, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in Custer County can contact the agency for care management, meals, insurance counseling, legal help, and referrals.
  Call 308-234-1851DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Pawnee County Veterans Service Office

  Pawnee County Courthouse, 625 6th Street, Pawnee City, NE 68420

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for state and federal veterans benefits and emergency aid.
  Call 402-852-2777DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · Regional office

  Johnson-Pawnee Emergency Management

  1110 Buffalo Drive, Tecumseh, NE 68450

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and emergency plans.
  Call 402-335-3411DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Pawnee City

  Pawnee County Courthouse, 625 6th Street, Pawnee City, NE 68420

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and permitsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state identification card at scheduled office hours.
  Call 402-852-2438DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Pawnee 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