Physical Wellness

Vaccines 

Two Rivers Public Health Department provides information on vaccines in Buffalo County: https://www.trphd.org

State Resources

Nebraska Health and Human Services: Find health directives and info for Nebraskans: dhhs.ne.gov

Statewide COVID-19 Resources: Ne Children and Families Foundation

Mental Wellness

We know that recent events has created an unease about the future. Click the following link to find local resources: Click here

Volunteer

Financial Supports

• Unemployment Insurance: NEworks.nebraska.gov You can access the site through your computer or mobile device, or download the NEworks App. For Unemployment Insurance questions you can email NDOL.NICHelp@nebraska.gov and include your contact information. 
• Free Legal Help For Nebraskans: Nebraskans who have questions or are experiencing legal problems due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 public health emergency now have an easy way to get legal advice and help. Callers will be connected to the Hotline voicemail. Callers should leave their name, phone number, brief details of the problem and the assistance needed, and in what county they are located. Callers will receive a call back from experienced Legal Aid staff.
  • 1-844-268-5627.
  • https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/resources/covid-19-coronavirus/

   

Food. Transportation. Housing

Food

Local Pantry and other Food Updates

Food Pantries in Kearney

Peterson Senior Activity Center – sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Mid NE, City of Kearney and South Central Area Agency on Aging

• Monday through Friday, curbside meal pickup, starting Monday, June 8
• 24-hour advance reservations required by calling (308) 233-3278
• Adults age 60 and over, there is a suggested donation of $4.50 per meal
• Adults under 60 years of age, a payment of $6.00 per meal is required
• Accepting checks and cash (exact amount) and pre-paid punch cards
• Meals may be reserved by the day, week or month

Kearney Meals on Wheels – sponsored by Kearney Housing Agency (KHA)

• Monday through Friday, meals delivered to home bound
• Call to determine meal qualifications (308) 234-3000
• Cost – $5.77 per meal, accepting checks and cash
• There may be financial assistance for home delivered meals, or if you are home bound and need meals delivered, please contact South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging by calling (308) 234-1851 to discuss options; regardless of age. Or contact your assigned DHHS case worker.

 Rural Community Resources

Gibbon

• Gibbon Little Free Pantry Accessible 24 hrs./day — 705 Court St. Gibbon, NE 68840, (308) 468-5323
• Food Pantry – Gibbon Faith United Church : Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8pm, Head Start Basement 1021 First St. Gibbon. Contact: Pastor Mike, (308) 468-5521. Address:1021 First Street Gibbon NE 68840 Located in the Head Start basement

Ravenna

• Ravenna Love in Action Food Pantry: Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm—502 Grand Ave Ravenna, NE 68869 Contact: Marty Russel, Program Director,(308)452-4361. Address: 502 Grand Avenue Ravenna NE 68869.
• Ravenna Senior Center – take- out meals and home delivery for individuals 60 or a spouse of someone who is eligible. Contact Roberta at 308-452-3105. Reservations need 24 hours in advance. Meal service is Monday –Friday and the suggested contribution is $5.50 and for under 60 (ineligible) $7.00.

Shelton

• Shelton United Methodist Church Food Pantry: Hours: 8am-1pm Tuesday through Friday and 5:30pm-7pm Tuesday. Closed Monday, Saturday, Sunday. Contact: Pastor Carla (308) 230-0822 or Amanda (308) 647-6741. Address: 207 A Street Shelton NE 68876. Services: Food available for those requiring food assistance.

Contact your local school district for information if you live in Elm Creek or Pleasanton.

Mail Order Meals

Home Style Direct www.homestyledirect.com

• Order meals delivered to your door, direct pay or Medicaid eligible

Mom’s Meals www.momsmeals.com

• Order meals delivered to your door, direct pay or Medicaid/Medicare eligible. Financial assistance for meals may be available by calling South Central Area Agency on Aging (308) 234-1851

Financial assistance for meals may be available by calling South Central Area Agency on Aging (308) 234-1851

Farmer’s Market

• Kearney Farmers Market – Saturday 8am – 1pm, Wednesday 2pm-6pm; located at Kearney Hilltop Mall Parking lot
• Senior vouchers available for Farmer’s Market produce, contact Sue Hutsell, South Central Area Agency on Aging (308) 234-1851
• Shelton Farmers Market  – 5pm-7pm every Wednesday evening at Shelton Park Pavilion.

Food Security

• If you are unable to find a meal program that fits your individual or family need, please contact Erin Davis (308) 234-1851 at South Central Area Agency on Aging to see if you qualify for other food assistance programs in the community. If you are home bound and need a meal delivered to your home, contact Erin (308) 234-1851 to be connected with a Helping Hands volunteer.

Emergency Food Assistance Program for people with Cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis: Team Rubicon — Emergency Food Assistance Program

Housing

Your community is working together to offer tools to rebuild a housing foundation for community members in need.

• The Kearney Housing Agency launched a housing resource website to assist residents in learning about housing programs in our community.  To access this information log on at http://www.kearneyhousingagency.com.  Resources are also available in Spanish.  An on-line form is available to assist the task force in better understanding the housing needs of our community, and offer their knowledge of resources.
• Persons who are homeless after hours and weekends are to contact law enforcement at (308) 237-2104 to determine if they would be qualify for one night of lodging supported by vouchers from the Salvation Army. A wonderful partnership between law enforcement and the Salvation Army and SAFE Center.
• Buffalo County Emergency Shelters
  • Crossroads Shelter: 1404 E 39th Street Kearney, NE 68847, (308)236-5688
  • SAFE Center: (for individuals of domestic violence or sexual assault), 620 E 25th St, #14 Kearney, NE 68847, (308)237-2599
• Other Temporary Housing Assistance Programs: It is important that you call ahead to learn about these different housing programs. Presenting information to these organizations on the conversation between you and your landlord will be very helpful in understanding your long-term housing plan.
  • The Salvation Army, 1719 Central Avenue, Kearney, (308)234-9998
  • Jubilee Center, 2523 Avenue A, Kearney, (308)234-3880
  • Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska, 16 W 11^th Street, Kearney, NE 68848, (308)865-5680. To view Community Action
  • Partnership’s Housing List: http://www.kearneyhousingagency.com/public/assets/CAPMNE-Housing-List.pdf

• Buffalo County Emergency Services Directory. Click here to download >>
  • This brochure gives services for food, housing, legal, mental health, utility assistance, and other resources.
  • Spanish version of brochure. Click here to download >>

• Buffalo County Housing List. Click here to download >>
  • This list gives contact information for income based housing, mobile home park’s, rental companies, and apartment complexes.

Some churches in the community are able to assist and work very closely with the above-mentioned housing assistance programs.