WIC Program – Nebraska

Food Assistance · Nebraska · Free

Nebraska's Women, Infants, and Children program provides nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under age 5 in income-eligible households. Fathers can be the adult who brings the child to appointments and shops with WIC benefits. Call the state helpline or visit the DHHS website to find your local WIC clinic and schedule an appointment. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and child's birth certificate.

Contact & Details

Address: 301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: 800-942-1171

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Food Assistance for Fathers

Food assistance programs for US fathers and families include SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children — which serves custodial fathers of children under 5), the National School Lunch Program, food banks through the Feeding America network, and Meals on Wheels. SNAP is administered state-by-state; eligibility is generally based on household income below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Food banks operate in every state and are the fastest way to access food without an application — most require no ID or income verification for initial visits. TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) supplies food banks with USDA commodities. Summer Food Service Programs feed children during school breaks. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, regional food bank networks, and WIC clinics.

Food Assistance in Nebraska

Nebraska district courts hear family matters in each of its 93 counties, with many counties using county court for paternity and child support. The Child Support Enforcement division operates under DHHS. Omaha and Lincoln dominate the state's population. Legal Aid of Nebraska is the primary LSC-funded civil legal aid provider statewide.

More Food Assistance in Nebraska

  • Food Bank for the Heartland – Omaha — Nebraska's largest food bank serving 93 Nebraska and western Iowa counties through a network of partner pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile
  • Food Bank of Lincoln — Regional food bank distributing food through partner pantries, mobile markets, and backpack programs across Lincoln and 16 southeast Nebrask
  • Feeding America – Nebraska Partners — National hunger-relief organization whose Nebraska network includes the Food Bank for the Heartland and the Food Bank of Lincoln plus hundre
  • Open Door Mission – Omaha — Omaha rescue mission providing free meals, emergency shelter, and a large food pantry at its North 23rd Street campus. Meals are served dail
  • Matt Talbot Kitchen – Lincoln — Lincoln nonprofit serving free daily meals and operating a food pantry and outreach program at its North 27th Street location for adults exp
  • Meals on Wheels – Nebraska — Meals on Wheels America helps Nebraska seniors, disabled adults, and homebound individuals access home-delivered nutritious meals through a

Food Assistance — Common Questions

How do I apply for SNAP?
Apply through your state's Department of Human Services — online, in person, or by phone. Approval for basic cases can happen in 30 days; expedited SNAP is available within 7 days for households in severe need. Bring ID, proof of income, rent/mortgage, and utilities.
Can I use a food bank without applying?
Yes. Most food banks and pantries don't require income verification, ID, or applications for initial visits. Feeding America's online locator (feedingamerica.org) finds nearby pantries by ZIP code. Most pantries let you visit once or twice a month.
Are custodial fathers eligible for WIC?
Yes. WIC covers custodial parents (including fathers and grandparents) of children under 5, and breastfeeding or postpartum mothers. It's commonly assumed to be mother-only — it isn't. Apply at your local WIC clinic. Income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
What is summer food service?
USDA's Summer Food Service Program feeds children 18 and under during school breaks. No application required — kids just show up at a participating site (schools, parks, libraries). Text FOOD to 304-304 to find a nearby site, or call 211.