Cairo

Local offices in Cairo

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village Office

  402 S High St, Cairo, NE 68824

  Help here

  • Village services and questionsContact the village office for help with local government services and questions.
  • Pay utility billsPay village utility bills through the village website.Apply online
  Call 308-485-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cairocommunity.com

Village of Cairo, Nebraska website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cairo

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Hall County

Cairo is in Hall County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · County office

  Hall County Child Support Department

  203 W 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can contact the department for help with child support matters.
  Call 308-385-5160DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on files.hallcountyne.gov

• State office

  Nebraska DHHS Grand Island Office

  116 S Pine Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsResidents can get in-person help with applications for state assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 308-385-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhhs.ne.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Hall County Housing Authority

  1834 W 7th Street, Grand Island, NE 68803

  Help here

  • Affordable housingEligible residents can apply for low-income housing and housing assistance.
  Call 308-385-5530DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcha.net

• Public health · Regional office

  Central District Health Department

  1137 S Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Help here

  • Public health clinicResidents can schedule clinic services, including routine vaccinations.
  Call 308-385-5175DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.ne.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Nebraska 211

  Help here

  • Health and human services referralsCall 211 or search online to find local health and human service resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Midland Area Agency on Aging

  304 E 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, care support, and help staying safe at home.
  Call 308-385-5308DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandareaagencyonaging.org

Everything in Hall County

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