iServe Nebraska (ACCESSNebraska), Nebraska DHHS
Apply for SNAP food help online, on paper, or at a local DHHS office. Live help 8 am to 5 pm.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/accessnebraska
No cost Food Help in Nebraska: SNAP, WIC and Food Banks
How to find food today in Nebraska, apply for SNAP through iServe Nebraska, sign up for WIC, get school and summer meals, and reach your food bank.
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Hi friend. If money for food is tight, there is real help in Nebraska. Call your food bank for food today, then line up SNAP and WIC so next month is easier.
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How do I apply for SNAP in Nebraska?
Apply online at iserve.nebraska.gov, print a paper form, or visit a local DHHS office. For help by phone, call 800 383 4278 from outside Omaha and Lincoln, 402 595 1258 in Omaha, or 402 323 3900 in Lincoln.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/accessnebraska
Who can get WIC?
Pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, babies and children up to age 5 who live in Nebraska. You qualify by income and a health check. Call 800 942 1171 or use the clinic map.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/WIC-About.aspx
Can my kids get free school meals?
Yes, if your family qualifies. Fill out the free or reduced price meal form from your school any time during the year. Kids in homes getting SNAP or TANF get free meals on their own.
Where can kids eat for free in summer?
Free summer meals are open to all kids age 1 to 18 at community sites. Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304 304 to find a site.
Official page: education.ne.gov/?p=110375
I'm 60 or older. Is there food help for me?
If you meet income rules, you can get a free monthly box of USDA food through CSFP. Contact the agency for your county on the DHHS page and bring proof of income, age and address.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Commodity-Supplemental-Food-Program.aspx
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Bunkly tip: food banks don't usually hand out food at the warehouse. Call first and they'll tell you the pantry or mobile pantry closest to you.
Who to call in Nebraska
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Nebraska WIC Program
Healthy food, breastfeeding help and nutrition advice, at over 90 clinic sites in the state.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/WIC-About.aspx
Food Bank for the Heartland
Helps you find pantries and mobile pantries near you, and can walk you through applying for SNAP. Weekdays 8 am to 6 pm.
Official page: foodbankheartland.org/food-resources/find-food
Food Bank of Lincoln
Free mobile food handouts Monday to Saturday across 16 counties, and a Food Finder tool.
Official page: lincolnfoodbank.org
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Free monthly USDA food for people 60 and older who meet income rules. Sign up with the agency for your county.
Official page: dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Commodity-Supplemental-Food-Program.aspx
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