Panama

Local offices in Panama

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

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Panama Office

  302 Locust St, Panama, NE 68419

  Help here

  • Village office and utility serviceContact the village office about local services, start utility service, or arrange utility payments.Apply online
  Call 402-314-6216DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpanama.net

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Panama Community Center

  305 Locust St, Panama, NE 68419

  Help here

  • Community center useContact the village to ask about the community center schedule or arrange use of the space.
  Call 402-450-7926DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpanama.net

Village of Panama website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Southpointe Christian Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  13 miles from the center of Panama

  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 College View Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  14 miles from the center of Panama

  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

  FoodNet at Zion Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  14 miles from the center of Panama

  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

  Eastridge Food Pantry

  Eastridge Presbyterian Church

  16 miles from the center of Panama

  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.

  16 miles from the center of Panama

  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

  Mission Help Center

  People’s City Mission

  16 miles from the center of Panama

  6800 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

  Hours

  • Mon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Tue12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Call for guidelines

  Call 402-475-6888Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Panama

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

Job help near Panama

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 Panama. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 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

  Nebraska Department of Labor Beatrice Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 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

  33 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

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 Lancaster County

Panama is in Lancaster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

Everything in Lancaster 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