McCool Junction

Local offices in McCool Junction

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of McCool Junction Office

  323 East M, McCool Junction, NE 68401

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the village office for local government services and information.
  • Water and wastewater utilitiesContact the village office about water and wastewater service or your village utility invoice.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 402-724-2525DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mccooljunction-ne.com

Village of McCool Junction website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Bread of Life Food Pantry

  Immanuel Lutheran Church

  47 miles from the center of McCool Junction

  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

• Free meals

  Lulu’s at Saint Paul Methodist Church

  Saint Paul United Methodist Church

  47 miles from the center of McCool Junction

  1144 M Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Hours

  • Mon1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  Directions

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

• Free meals

  Barnabas Meals

  47 miles from the center of McCool Junction

  931 Saunders Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68521

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. for hot breakfast and sack lunches

  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Neighborhood Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  47 miles from the center of McCool Junction

  1302 F Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

  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

• Free meals

  The Gathering Place

  Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties

  47 miles from the center of McCool Junction

  1448 E Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Hours

  • Mon5 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue5 PM to 6 PM
  • Wed5 PM to 6 PM
  • Thu5 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri5 PM to 6 PM
  • Sat5 PM to 6 PM
  • Sun5 PM to 6 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs a meal

  What to bring: No ID required

  Call 402-476-7398DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Grace Chapel

  FoodNet, Inc.

  47 miles from the center of McCool Junction

  1345 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve McCool Junction

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

Job help near McCool Junction

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 McCool Junction. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center, Department of Labor - Grand Island

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  40 miles away

  203 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite A, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 308-385-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  47 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

  Columbus Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  50 miles away

  3100 23rd Street, Suite 22, Columbus, NE 68601-4254

  Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday

  Call 402-564-7160DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 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 York County

McCool Junction is in York County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services York Office

  824 Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467

  Help here

  • Benefits and human servicesVisit or contact the local office about state benefits and human services.Apply online
  Call 402-362-4471DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Four Corners Health Department

  2101 N. Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the health department for public health nursing, immunizations, health education, and other services for Butler County residents.
  Call 402-362-2621DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fourcorners.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

  York County Public Defender

  510 N Lincoln Avenue, Suite 213, York, NE 68467

  Help here

  • Court-appointed legal representationAsk the court about a public defender if you cannot afford a lawyer for an eligible case.
  Call 402-362-7111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  York County Aging Services

  1614 N Division Ave, York, NE 68467

  Help here

  • Aging information and referralsGet information about local services and help finding the right support.
  • In-home care planningTalk with a care manager about services that can help you stay in your home.
  • Meals and wellnessFind group meals, home-delivered meals, foot clinics, and wellness activities.
  • Medicare and insurance counselingGet help understanding Medicare and other health insurance options.
  Call 402-362-7626DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  York County Emergency Management

  510 N Lincoln Avenue, Basement, York, NE 68467

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency plans, severe weather, and local preparedness.
  Call 402-362-7744DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in York 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