Surprise

Local offices in Surprise

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  580 Summit St., Surprise, NE 68667

  Help here

  • Village government servicesContact the village office about local government services and questions.
  Call 402-526-2389DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Barnabas Meals

  36 miles from the center of Surprise

  931 Saunders Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68521

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. for hot breakfast and sack lunches

  Directions

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

• Food pantry

  FoodNet at Belmont Baptist Church

  FoodNet, Inc.

  36 miles from the center of Surprise

  3424 N 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Sundays at 3:30 p.m.

  Who can come: Anyone

  Directions

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

• Free meals

  Lulu’s at Saint Paul Methodist Church

  Saint Paul United Methodist Church

  37 miles from the center of Surprise

  1144 M Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

  Hours

  • Mon1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Thu1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  Directions

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

• Free meals

  Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach

  38 miles from the center of Surprise

  2121 N 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

  Hours

  • Mon11:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Tue11:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Fri11:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Sat11:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Sun11:30 AM to 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  Call 402-477-4116Directions

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

• Free grocery market

  Matt Talbot’s Fresh Choice Pantry

  Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach

  38 miles from the center of Surprise

  2121 N 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

  Hours

  • Mon1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  • Thu5 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Fri1 PM to 3 PM

  What to bring: Call for an appointment

  Call 402-477-4116Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Salvation Army

  38 miles from the center of Surprise

  2625 Potter Street, Lincoln, NE 68503

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11 AM. Produce and bread only; 12 PM to 3:30 PM. Pantry
  • Wed12 PM to 3:30 PM. Pantry
  • Thu12 PM to 3:30 PM. Pantry
  • Fri10 AM to 11 AM. Produce and bread only; 12 PM to 3:30 PM. Pantry

  What to bring: Call for guidelines

  Call 402-474-6263Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Surprise

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

Job help near Surprise

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 Surprise. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Columbus Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 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

• 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

  American Job Center, Department of Labor - Grand Island

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  203 E. Stolley Park Road, Suite A, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 308-385-6300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 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 Butler County

Surprise is in Butler County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Butler County Attorney Child Support Enforcement

  451 N. 5th Street, David City, NE 68632

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementGet information about county child support enforcement and payment options.
  Call 402-367-7470DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountyne.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Four Corners Health Department

  2101 N. Lincoln Avenue, York, NE 68467

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the health department for public health nursing, immunizations, health education, and other services for Butler County residents.
  Call 402-362-2621DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall or search online to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · County office

  Butler County Senior Services

  592 D Street, David City, NE 68632

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can get meals, transportation, and help finding services that support independent living.
  • TransportationResidents can call to arrange local rides and transportation to nearby cities.
  Call 402-367-6131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountyne.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Partners

  600 S. 70th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information and help connecting with local aging services.
  Call 402-441-7070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Butler County Veterans Service Office

  451 N 5th Street, David City, NE 68632

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claimsGet help applying for veterans benefits, aid, and burial or survivor benefits.
  Call 402-367-7472DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on butlercountyne.gov

Everything in Butler 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