Valparaiso
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Local offices in Valparaiso
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
Local office · City office
Village Office
312 Pine St, Valparaiso, NE 68065
Help here
- Village office servicesContact the village office with questions or requests for village services.
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay monthly water, sewer, and garbage bills at the village office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on valparaisonebraska.com
Older adults · Regional office
Valparaiso Senior Center
312 S Pine St, Valparaiso, NE 68065
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the senior center to ask about local services and programs for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
Library · Regional office
Valparaiso Public Library
300 West 2nd St, Valparaiso, NE 68065
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its digital library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Valparaiso first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
FoodNet at Belmont Baptist Church
FoodNet, Inc.
18 miles from the center of Valparaiso3424 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
Barnabas Meals
18 miles from the center of Valparaiso931 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 Havelock United Methodist
FoodNet, Inc.
19 miles from the center of Valparaiso4140 N 60th Street, Lincoln, NE 68507
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach
19 miles from the center of Valparaiso2121 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
19 miles from the center of Valparaiso2121 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
Salvation Army
19 miles from the center of Valparaiso2625 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
Listed on lincoln.ne.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Valparaiso
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
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties
210 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Saunders County
Valparaiso is in Saunders County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Saunders County Child Support Enforcement
387 N Chestnut St, Suite 1, Wahoo, NE 68066
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saunderscounty.ne.gov
State office
Nebraska DHHS Economic Assistance - Wahoo
355 E 4th St, Wahoo, NE 68066
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for state assistance with food, utilities, child care, and medical costs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov
State office
WIC Clinic - Wahoo
504 W 8th St, Wahoo, NE 68066
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportGet help with healthy food, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on threeriverspublichealth.org
Public health · Regional office
Three Rivers Public Health Department
2400 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont, NE 68025
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesFind public health clinic services, including immunizations and reproductive health care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on threeriverspublichealth.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Blue Valley Behavioral Health - Wahoo
355 E 4th St, Wahoo, NE 68066
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesFind mental health, substance use, and community support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bvbh.net
Courts and legal help · County office
Saunders County Court
433 N Chestnut St, Wahoo, NE 68066
Help here
- County court servicesGet information about county court cases and court services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on saunderscounty.ne.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