Peru
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Local offices in Peru
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Peru City Hall
614 5th Street, Peru, NE 68421
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash utility accounts and billsContact City Hall to open or close a utility account, report a water issue, or ask about your city utility bill.Apply online
- City services and resident requestsVisit or contact City Hall for city forms, animal licenses, and other resident services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on perune.gov
Library · State office
Peru State College Library
600 Hoyt Street, Peru, NE 68421
Help here
- Library resources and study spaceThe library offers books, learning resources, and study space, and welcomes community members.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on peru.edu
City of Peru, Nebraska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Peru first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Heartland Hope Mission
51 miles from the center of Peru2021 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
Mobile pantry
Food Bank of Lincoln at Capitol City Church parking lot
Food Bank of Lincoln
52 miles from the center of Peru7800 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
Food pantry
FoodNet at College View Church
FoodNet, Inc.
52 miles from the center of Peru4801 Prescott Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68506
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
FoodNet at First Mennonite Church
FoodNet, Inc.
53 miles from the center of Peru7300 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68505
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mission Help Center
People’s City Mission
53 miles from the center of Peru6800 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
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Eastridge Food Pantry
Eastridge Presbyterian Church
53 miles from the center of Peru1135 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
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Peru
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
Offices for all of Nemaha County
Peru is in Nemaha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Nemaha County Attorney, Child Support Enforcement
1805 N Street, Auburn, NE 68305
Help here
- Child support enforcementContact the local office for help with child support enforcement and case information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemahacountyne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southeast District Health Department
2511 Schneider Avenue, Auburn, NE 68305
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and services, including immunizations and health education.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sedhd.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Nemaha County Court
1824 N Street, Suite 302, Auburn, NE 68305
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind self-help information and contact the court about small claims, probate, traffic, and other county court matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nebraskajudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging
103 Eastside Boulevard, Beatrice, NE 68310
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding meals, in-home support, transportation, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braaa.org
Veterans · County office
Nemaha County Veterans Service Office
601 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and preparing claims for federal and state agencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemahacountyne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Nemaha County Emergency Management
601 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nemahacountyne.gov
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988