Dorchester
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Local offices in Dorchester
We have not checked Dorchester on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Dorchester first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
FoodNet at Southpointe Christian Church
FoodNet, Inc.
23 miles from the center of Dorchester7010 Helen Witt Drive, Lincoln, NE 68512
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bread of Life Food Pantry
Immanuel Lutheran Church
24 miles from the center of Dorchester2001 South 11th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM
- Thu3 PM to 6 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on ielc.360unite.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
FoodNet at Zion Church
FoodNet, Inc.
24 miles from the center of Dorchester5511 S 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
FoodNet at Neighborhood Church
FoodNet, Inc.
24 miles from the center of Dorchester1302 F Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
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
FoodNet at Grace Chapel
FoodNet, Inc.
24 miles from the center of Dorchester1345 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Gathering Place
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties
24 miles from the center of Dorchester1448 E Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Hours
- Mon5 PM to 6 PM
- Tue5 PM to 6 PM
- Wed5 PM to 6 PM
- Thu5 PM to 6 PM
- Fri5 PM to 6 PM
- Sat5 PM to 6 PM
- Sun5 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: Anyone who needs a meal
What to bring: No ID required
Listed on communityactionatwork.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dorchester
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 Saline County
Dorchester is in Saline County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Nebraska DHHS Crete Office
1005 East Highway 33, Suite 1, Crete, NE 68333
Help here
- State human servicesResidents can visit the local DHHS office for state human services assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Help finding local supportCall 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
Public health · Regional office
Public Health Solutions District Health Department
830 East 1st Street, Suite 300, Crete, NE 68333
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the district health department about immunizations, family health services, and public health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on phsneb.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Saline County Court
204 South High Street, Wilber, NE 68465
Help here
- Court self-help informationThe court provides information for people handling court matters on their own.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountyne.gov
Older adults · County office
Saline County Aging Services
204 South High Street, Wilber, NE 68465
Help here
- Support for older adults and caregiversResidents age 60 and older and their caregivers can get help finding services and support to live independently.
- Medicare counselingCertified counselors can answer questions about Medicare and related issues.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountyne.gov
Veterans · County office
Saline County Veterans Service Office
215 South Court Street, Room 100, Wilber, NE 68465
Help here
- Veterans servicesThe county veterans service officer helps veterans with veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on salinecountyne.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 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988