Nickerson

Local offices in Nickerson

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Nickerson Office

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billingContact the village about local services or utility bills.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dwee.nebraska.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Heartland Hope Mission

  27 miles from the center of Nickerson

  15555 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE 68144

  Hours

  • Wed1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

  Who can come: Everyone, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, political beliefs and values, disability, or geographic location

  What to bring: Bring identification for everyone in your household and proof of address dated within the last 30 days. Complete a pantry form. TEFAP food is available without ID or other information.

  Call 402-733-1904DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Omaha ForUs Pantry

  Omaha ForUs

  27 miles from the center of Nickerson

  742 N 109th Court, Omaha, NE 68154

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 7 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 7 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 2 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 2 PM

  What to bring: No appointment needed. No one is turned away because they cannot pay.

  Call 531-466-1839DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Community Cupboard

  Countryside Community Church

  27 miles from the center of Nickerson

  13130 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE 68144

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 10:30 AM (1st of the month). Until supplies last

  Who can come: Residents of Omaha and its surrounding community

  Call 402-391-0350DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  The Market Choice Pantry

  Catholic Charities of Omaha

  27 miles from the center of Nickerson

  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

  Islamic Center of Omaha Food Bank

  Islamic Center of Omaha

  29 miles from the center of Nickerson

  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

• Food pantry

  Project Hope Pantry

  Project Hope, Inc.

  30 miles from the center of Nickerson

  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

Nonprofits that serve Nickerson

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

Job help near Nickerson

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 Nickerson. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Heartland Workforce Solutions

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 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

  35 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

  Columbus Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  47 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 Dodge County

Nickerson is in Dodge County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Dodge County General Assistance

  435 N Park Ave, Fremont, NE 68025

  Help here

  • General AssistanceAsk about county help with basic needs and medical costs.
  Call 402-727-2731DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Nebraska Child Support Enforcement Office, Fremont

  435 N Park, Fremont, NE 68025

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Three Rivers Public Health Department

  2400 N Lincoln Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesAsk about public health programs, immunizations, and clinic services.
  Call 402-727-5396DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Nebraska DHHS Fremont Office

  839 S Broad Street, Fremont, NE 68025

  Help here

  • Economic Assistance and Medicaid applicationsVisit the office to get help with applying for Medicaid and economic assistance.Apply online
  Call 800-383-4278DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

  4780 S 131st Street, Omaha, NE 68137

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about local support, information, and services for living independently.
  Call 888-554-2711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dodge County Veterans Service Office

  435 N Park Ave, Room 203, Fremont, NE 68025

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 402-727-2719DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dodge 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