Davenport
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Local offices in Davenport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Davenport Utilities
108 N. Oak Ave., Davenport, NE 68335
Help here
- Water, sewer, and electricityThe village provides water, sewer, and electricity service; contact the village office for help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.davenport.ne.us
Local office · City office
Village of Davenport Office
108 N. Oak Ave., Davenport, NE 68335
Help here
- Village governmentContact the village office about city government and local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.davenport.ne.us
Local office · Nonprofit
Davenport Community Center
110 S. Linden Ave., Davenport, NE 68335
Help here
- Senior Center and Meals on WheelsThe center hosts the Senior Center and Meals on Wheels for Davenport residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.davenport.ne.us
Library · City office
Davenport Public Library
109 N. Maple Ave., Davenport, NE 68335
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other items, use computers and internet, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.davenport.ne.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Davenport
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
Blue Valley Community Action, Inc.
620 5th Street, P.O. Box 273, Fairbury, NE 68352
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Thayer County
Davenport is in Thayer County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Hebron Office
225 N 4th St, Hebron, NE 68370
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidResidents can contact the office for help with public assistance and Medicaid services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Public Health Solutions
Help here
- Public health servicesThe district provides public health programs and health services to people in Thayer County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phsneb.org
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.ne211.org
Older adults · Regional office
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging, Hebron Senior Center
425 Lincoln Ave, Hebron, NE 68370
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults can ask for care management, meals, transportation, and other support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braaa.org
Veterans · County office
Thayer County Veterans Affairs
225 N 4th St, Room 102, Hebron, NE 68370
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe county service officer helps veterans and their families understand benefits and file claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thayercountyne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Thayer County Emergency Management
225 N 4th St, Hebron, NE 68370
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office helps residents and local agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on thayercountyne.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