Osceola
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Local offices in Osceola
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Older adults · City office
Osceola Civic and Senior Center
441 Hawkeye Street, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Senior center meals and activitiesAsk about weekday meals, home-delivered meals, social activities, and support at the senior center.
- Civic center meeting spaceContact the city office to ask about renting the civic center for a meeting or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolane.gov
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
350 N. State Street, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsPay city water, sewer, and trash bills or ask the city about utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolane.gov
State office
Nebraska Driver Licensing Office, Polk County
Polk County Courthouse, 400 Hawkeye Street, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and state ID cardsApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at the courthouse office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Osceola Public Library
131 N. Main Street, Osceola, NE
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other items, use public computers, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolane.gov
Local office · City office
City of Osceola Office
350 N. State Street, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact the city office for information about city services and local government.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolane.gov
City of Osceola, Nebraska website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Osceola first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Barnabas Meals
50 miles from the center of Osceola931 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
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
FoodNet at Belmont Baptist Church
FoodNet, Inc.
50 miles from the center of Osceola3424 N 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Sundays at 3:30 p.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Lulu’s at Saint Paul Methodist Church
Saint Paul United Methodist Church
51 miles from the center of Osceola1144 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
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
51 miles from the center of Osceola2121 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
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Matt Talbot’s Fresh Choice Pantry
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
51 miles from the center of Osceola2121 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
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
FoodNet at Neighborhood Church
FoodNet, Inc.
51 miles from the center of Osceola1302 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
Nonprofits that serve Osceola
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 Polk County
Osceola is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Columbus Office
2365 39th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidContact the office for help with state assistance programs, Medicaid, and related services.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support enforcementApply for state child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
Public health · County office
Polk County Health Department
309 Commercial Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, flu vaccines, blood pressure checks, and health education.
- Homemaker and chore servicesAsk about help with daily tasks such as light housekeeping, meals, errands, and respite care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Polk County Court and District Court
400 Hawkeye Street, 3rd Floor, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Court clerk servicesGet court forms, file papers, ask about protection order applications, and find court case information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Older adults · County office
Polk County Senior Services
615 E. 9th Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666
Help here
- Meals and senior servicesAsk about weekday meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, exercise, and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Aging Partners, Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Area Agency on Aging servicesFind aging services and support through the Area Agency on Aging serving Polk County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lincoln.ne.gov
Veterans · County office
Polk County Veterans’ Service Office
451 Hawkeye Street, Osceola, NE 68651
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for county, state, and federal veterans benefits and replacing military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcounty.nebraska.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