Otoe County
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Local offices in Otoe County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Nebraska DHHS Nebraska City Office
917 Wildwood Lane, Suite A, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with state assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southeast District Health Department, Nebraska City Office
1010 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health programs and resources serving Otoe County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedhd.org
Local office · Regional office
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get referrals to local help with basic needs and other services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Otoe County District Court Self-Help
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind information to help you handle common court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on otoecountyne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging
103 Eastside Blvd., Beatrice, NE 68310
Help here
- Aging services and supportAsk about services that help older adults stay safe and independent at home and in the community.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braaa.org
Veterans · County office
Otoe County Veterans Service Office
1021 Central Ave, Room 205, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claimsGet help understanding veterans benefits and filing claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on otoecountyne.gov
State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office
1021 Central Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Morton-James Public Library
923 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and ask staff for help with library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mjpl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Otoe County, closest to the center of Nebraska City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Heartland Hope Mission
37 miles from the center of Nebraska City2021 U Street, Omaha, NE 68107
Hours
- Tue6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Thu1:30 PM to 4 PM
- Sat9:30 AM to 12 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.
Listed on heartlandhopemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Market Choice Pantry
Catholic Charities of Omaha
37 miles from the center of Nebraska City5211 South 31st Street, Omaha, NE 68107
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed3 PM to 6 PM
- Thu9 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM
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.
Listed on ccomaha.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Empty Tomb Pantry
37 miles from the center of Nebraska City2424 K Street, Omaha, NE 68107
Hours
- Sun10 AM to 12 PM. Also by appointment
Who can come: Anyone who needs food
Listed on foodbankheartland.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Lutheran Church Food Pantry
First Lutheran Church Omaha
40 miles from the center of Nebraska City542 S. 31st Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 5:30 PM
What to bring: No eligibility requirements
Listed on flcomaha.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
40 miles from the center of Nebraska City2650 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12:45 PM
- Fri5 PM to 6:45 PM
Who can come: All who come to the pantry
Listed on kmlchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
Food Bank of Lincoln at Capitol City Church parking lot
Food Bank of Lincoln
41 miles from the center of Nebraska City7800 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68505
Hours
- Mon3 PM to 4 PM (last of the month). Drive-through
Who can come: Anyone
What to bring: No documentation needed
Languages: Spanish
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Otoe County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Lincoln
1221 Kingbird Road, Lincoln, NE 68521
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc.
802 4th Street, Humboldt, NE 68376-0646
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Otoe 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
Talk to a person
- Nebraska 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988