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- Food distribution network provides food to 16 counties in Southeast Nebraska through nonprofit partner agencies, including food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, residential treatment centers, and senior and youth programs.

- Mobile pantries distribute food via Food Bank trucks at 4 different Lincoln locations each week, as well as 25 sites throughout Southeast Nebraska.

Provides a program that offers individuals the chance to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma. Students get the opportunity to connect to community resources for support and possible financial assistance as well as career exploration and preparation. Individuals must attend HSED orientation to register for classes. All classes are mandatory.

Provides food to individuals and families that present for assistance and who meet the Department of Human Services requirements.

Also available, refrigerated Mobile Food Pantry truck which delivers food to pre-registered individuals and families in rural communities.

Mobile Food Pantry requires pre-registration for services.

Provides pre-packaged and non-perishable food items and hygiene products to anyone in need.

Provides health screenings including:

• Childhood lead poisoning
• Newborn screenings
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Genetic screening (not testing)
• Pregnancy testing

Offers a noon congregate meal for older adults in the Lincoln and Lancaster County. Meals may also be available for individuals ages 60 and under for a slight fee.

Financial assistance available (when funding is available) to income eligible applicants who have suffered a loss of income through an event that was out of their control. These funds can be used to pay one month rent (no deposits) for those in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. Assistance is also available to help with water bills.

Provides animal control services throughout LaSalle county, by way of enforcing state statues and other public health laws.

Provides assistance for stray cats and dogs, barking dogs, biting incidents, and the capture of domestic or wild animals posing a health or safety threat.

Traveling food pantries deliver food directly to individuals. Working with local community groups and network partners, trucks deliver meat, produce, nonperishable food, and other products to communities where hunger needs surpass the capacity of current food pantry resources.

Provides a clothing center that offers clothing, diapers, and wipes to those in need.

Offers HAWK-I which provides the CHIP benefits (Children's Health Insurance Program) which offers health care insurance coverage for Iowa children in families with limited incomes. Depending on the size of the family Hawk-I is from free to no more than $40.00 per month; See website for income guidelines.

Provides renter assistance through a grant funded program. Based on available funding, meeting eligible criteria, and documentation requirements. Some assistance may be available for small amounts of rent due. Other grant sources may be able to assist for longer time periods those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Provides long-term treatment for youth ages 10 to 18 who are facing severe and chronic psychiatric disorders. With three 10-bed units, residential treatment offers specific behavioral plans in a small group setting and gives patients an opportunity to get the support they need in a less restrictive environment.

Offers a 24-hour crisis hotline providing access to a therapist for people experiencing a mental health crisis. The therapist will talk with the person, evaluate the need for further and/or immediate services, and work to get services set up with the individual if needed.

Placement with a non-relative who has become licensed with the agency.

Foster families are asked to identify their preference in age, race, gender, and special needs of the children they will be providing a foster care placement. The Center tries to find the best possible match for any foster children needing a home.