Plymouth

Local offices in Plymouth

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

• Local office · City office

  Plymouth Village Office

  313 E Main St, Plymouth, NE 68424

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact the village clerk about local services or questions about your water bill.
  Call 402-656-3430DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on drinkingwater.ne.gov

• Library · City office

  Plymouth Public Library

  103 N Jefferson St, Plymouth, NE 68424

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use library resources, and take part in programs.
  Call 402-656-4335DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Southpointe Christian Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  34 miles from the center of Plymouth

  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 Zion Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  35 miles from the center of Plymouth

  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

  FoodNet at College View Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  37 miles from the center of Plymouth

  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

  Bread of Life Food Pantry

  Immanuel Lutheran Church

  37 miles from the center of Plymouth

  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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Grace Chapel

  FoodNet, Inc.

  38 miles from the center of Plymouth

  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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Calvary Lutheran Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  38 miles from the center of Plymouth

  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

Nonprofits that serve Plymouth

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

Job help near Plymouth

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 Plymouth. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Nebraska Department of Labor Beatrice Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 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

  Lincoln American Job Center (Lancaster and Saunders Counties)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 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 · Affiliate center

  Nebraska City Career Center

  Also helps young people

  63 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 Jefferson County

Plymouth is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Jefferson County Office

  Jefferson County Courthouse, 411 4th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

  Help here

  • Economic and family assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, child care, energy assistance, and other benefits.Apply online
  Call 402-729-6168DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Public Health Solutions

  830 E. 1st Street, Suite 300, Crete, NE 68333

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information and help with health programs serving Jefferson County.
  Call 402-826-3880DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phsneb.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
  Call 866-813-1731Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Jefferson County Court

  Jefferson County Courthouse, 411 4th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesContact the county court office for court information and use Nebraska's online legal self-help resources.Read more
  Call 402-729-6801DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffersoncounty.nebraska.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.
  Call 402-223-1376DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Jefferson County Veterans Services

  Jefferson County Courthouse, 411 4th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 402-729-6839DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Jefferson 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