Arapahoe
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Local offices in Arapahoe
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Arapahoe City Utilities Department
1207 Locust Street, Arapahoe, NE 68922
Help here
- Utility service and billingApply for city electric, water, sewer, and trash service, pay your bill, or ask about help with utility costs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arapahoenebraska.com
Local office · City office
Arapahoe City Office
411 6th Street, Arapahoe, NE 68922
Help here
- City office servicesVisit the City Office for city services, dog licenses, and information about city rules.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arapahoenebraska.com
Library · City office
Arapahoe Public Library
306 Nebraska Avenue, Arapahoe, NE 68922
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use library resources and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.ne.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arapahoe
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 for the Heartland
4645 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
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 Mid-Nebraska
16 W. 11th Street, PO Box 2288, Kearney, NE 68848-2288
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Furnas County
Arapahoe is in Furnas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department
404 W 10th St, McCook, NE 69001
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health information and services for Furnas County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swhealth.ne.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Furnas County Clerk of District Court
912 R Street, Third Floor, Beaver City, NE 68926
Help here
- Court self-help and protection ordersFind court self-help resources and get information about applying for a protection order.
- Child support informationGet information about child support through the district court office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on furnascounty.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
620 E 25th, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding care, meals, transportation, and other support.
- Insurance counselingGet help understanding health insurance options and questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingkearney.org
Veterans · County office
Red Willow & Furnas County Veterans Service Office
322 Norris Ave, McCook, NE 69001
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and finding supporting documents.
- County Veterans AidEligible veterans and their families can ask about temporary help during an emergency.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on furnascounty.ne.gov
Emergency help · County office
Furnas County Emergency Management
912 R Street, Beaver City, NE 68926
Help here
- Emergency planning and alertsGet information about emergency preparedness and community alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on furnascounty.ne.gov
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Furnas County
Courthouse, 912 R St, Beaver City, NE 68926
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and ID cardsApply for or get help with a driver license, permit, or state ID card at scheduled office sessions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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