Winnebago

Local offices in Winnebago

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Winnebago Tribal Facilities and Utilities

  224 Industrial Road, Winnebago, NE 68071

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, garbage, and utility billsAsk about water and sewer service, garbage pickup, water bills, outages, and boil notices.
  Call 402-878-2203DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on winnebagotribe.com

• 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

• Library · Regional office

  Little Priest Tribal College and Winnebago Public Library

  Buffalo Clan Building, Little Priest Tribal College campus, Winnebago, NE 68071

  Help here

  • Public library servicesWinnebago residents can borrow books and use library materials, databases, and other resources.
  Call 402-878-2380DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on littlepriest.edu

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Winnebago

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

Offices for all of Thurston County

Winnebago is in Thurston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Thurston County Court

  Help here

  • Court self-help and legal informationFind court forms, self-help information, and legal resources through the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
  Call 402-385-3136Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

  110 N 37th St, Unit 101, Norfolk, NE 68701

  Help here

  • Aging servicesAsk about meals, transportation, care management, respite, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 402-370-3454DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com

• Veterans · County office

  Thurston County Veterans Service Office

  106 S 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help learning about veterans benefits, preparing applications, and gathering supporting documents.
  Call 402-385-3119DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Thurston County Treasurer Office, DMV Services

  106 S 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, learner permit, or state ID card.
  • Vehicle and boat registrationRegister or title a vehicle or boat through the county treasurer, which operates state DMV services.
  Call 402-385-3058DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Thurston 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