Pender
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Local offices in Pender
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village of Pender Office
614 Main Street, Pender, NE 68047
Help here
- Village services and utility billingVisit or call the village office for local government services and utility billing.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpender.com
Older adults · Regional office
Pender Senior Center
105 South 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and information about local support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
State office · State office
Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Office
415 Main Street, Pender, NE 68047
Help here
- Driver licenses, permits, and state ID cardsApply for a Nebraska driver license, permit, or state ID at this office on listed service days.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.nebraska.gov
Library · City office
House Memorial Public Library
220 Thurston Avenue, Pender, NE 68047
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use the library's public resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpender.com
Parks and recreation · Nonprofit
Pender Community Center
614 Main Street, Suite 3, Pender, NE 68047
Help here
- Community rooms and recreationUse the center's community rooms, event hall, walking track, and gym facilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pendercommunitycenter.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pender
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
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc.
P.O. Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Thurston County
Pender is in Thurston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Courts and legal help · State office
Thurston County Court
Help here
- Court self-help and legal informationFind court forms, self-help information, and legal resources through the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nebraskajudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging
110 N 37th St, Unit 101, Norfolk, NE 68701
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about meals, transportation, care management, respite, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nenaaa.com
Veterans · County office
Thurston County Veterans Service Office
106 S 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help learning about veterans benefits, preparing applications, and gathering supporting documents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountyne.gov
State office · State office
Thurston County Treasurer Office, DMV Services
106 S 5th Street, Pender, NE 68047
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a Nebraska driver license, learner permit, or state ID card.
- Vehicle and boat registrationRegister or title a vehicle or boat through the county treasurer, which operates state DMV services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thurstoncountyne.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 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