Central City
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Local offices in Central City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
Nebraska 211
Help here
- Help finding local supportCall 211 to find local help with housing, bills, food, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ne211.org
Utilities · City office
Central City Utility Services
1702 31st Street, Central City, NE 68826
Help here
- Utility services and billsStart utility service, ask about a city utility bill, or make a payment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cc-ne.com
Local office · City office
City of Central City
1702 31st Street, Central City, NE 68826
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city about city services, public records, or local government questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cc-ne.com
Older adults · Regional office
Merrick County Senior Center (Good Life Center)
803 C Avenue, Central City, NE 68826
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for meals, exercise classes, and social activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on midlandareaagencyonaging.org
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office, Merrick County
Merrick County Courthouse, 1510 18th Street, Central City, NE 68826
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or state ID card at the courthouse office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
Central City Public Library
1604 15th Avenue, Central City, NE 68826
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and internet, or join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cc-ne.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Central City
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
Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc
PO Box 509, Loup City, NE 68853-0509
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Merrick County
Central City is in Merrick County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health Department WIC Clinic, Central City
United Presbyterian Church, Central City, NE
Help here
- WICEligible families can get food support, breastfeeding help, nutrition education, and referrals for pregnant or postpartum people and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.ne.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central District Health Department
1137 South Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health services for residents of Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhd.ne.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Midland Area Agency on Aging, Merrick County Senior Center
803 C Avenue, Central City, NE 68826
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for group meals, home delivered meals, exercise classes, and social activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midlandareaagencyonaging.org
Veterans · County office
Merrick County Veterans Service Office
1510 18th Street, Central City, NE 68826
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and preparing applications and supporting documents.
- VA medical care eligibilityGet help applying to have your eligibility for VA medical center care determined.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on merrickcounty.ne.gov
Library · City office
Central City Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesMerrick County residents can use the library’s collections and other public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centralcitypubliclibrary.org
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 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