OMAHA COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Find help when you need it most. Our comprehensive directory connects Omaha residents with local resources for food, housing, mental health support, employment services, and more.
Food Bank for the Heartland
Provides nourishing meals for thousands of people each month through partner pantries and meal programs.
Phone: 855-444-5556
Address: 10525 J St, Omaha, NE
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Services: Food pantry, SNAP outreach, Mobile pantries, BackPack program for students
Heart Ministry Center
Choice food distribution program allowing community members to shop for groceries like a store.
Phone: 402-341-1821
Address: 2221 N 24th St, Omaha, NE
Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri: 10am-1pm, Sat: 10am-12pm (Drive-thru)
Special: Senior Day Tuesdays (age 55+)
Saving Grace Community Fridges
24/7 access to fresh food through community refrigerators located throughout Omaha.
Locations:
- 40th & Hamilton (inCOMMON building)
- 40th & Seward (City Sprouts)
- 2915 Grant St (Charles Drew Health Center)
Access: 24/7 - No ID or paperwork required
Items: Fruit, vegetables, proteins, dairy, ready-to-eat meals
Open Door Mission
Emergency shelter and housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Phone: 402-341-1821
Address: 2107 E Locust St, Omaha, NE
Capacity: 917 safe shelter beds daily
Services: Meals, clothing, case management, recovery programs
Siena Francis House
Largest provider of emergency shelter to adults experiencing homelessness in Nebraska.
Phone: 402-341-1821
Address: 1117 N 17th St, Omaha, NE
Capacity: 350 beds for men, 100 beds for women
Age: 19+ years old
Services: Meals, clothing, case management, housing navigation
MICAH House
Emergency shelter serving families and women facing homelessness in Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Phone: 712-323-4416
Career Closet: Call to book appointment
Services: Emergency shelter, professional clothing, case management
Special: Free professional clothing for job interviews
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Phone: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
Text: Text HOME to 741741
Services: Crisis intervention, emotional support, suicide prevention
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
CenterPointe Crisis Response
Free, confidential crisis services including mobile response, walk-in support, and 24/7 crisis line.
Crisis Line: 402-475-6695
Walk-in: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Services: Crisis intervention, safety planning, suicide risk assessment
Mobile Response: Available through community provider referral
Community Alliance
Comprehensive mental health services including psychiatric care, counseling, and peer support programs.
Phone: 402-341-5128
Address: 7150 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68106
Website: community-alliance.org
Services: Medication management, therapy, peer support, case management
Urban League of Nebraska
Career empowerment center providing job training, resume development, and employment placement assistance.
Phone: 402-453-4250
Address: 3040 Lake Street, Omaha, NE
Programs: Career Boot Camps, STEP-UP Omaha!, Working Wednesdays
Special: Guaranteed job placement after Career Boot Camp completion
Heartland Workforce Solutions
American Job Center connecting people to employment opportunities and skills development programs.
Locations:
- 5752 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE
- 4425 S. 24th Street, Omaha, NE (South Omaha)
Services: Job referral, employment counseling, resume assistance
Partners: Multiple community partner organizations on-site
Nebraska Workforce Development
State-run career center providing comprehensive employment services and job search assistance.
Services: Job referral, employment counseling, proficiency testing
Features: No appointment needed for registration
Additional: Resume assistance, job search planning
Contact: Call 211 for local workforce development resources
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores
Four thrift stores offering deeply discounted clothing and household items, with free vouchers for those in need.
Phone: 402-341-1688
Donation Pickup: Call to schedule free pickup
Vouchers: Available for those in need through partner agencies
Accepts: Gently used clothing, accessories, household items, electronics
Open Door Mission Outreach Centers
Consumer choice food pantries and clothing distribution with appointment-based shopping.
EMERGENCY AND CRISIS RESOURCES
Immediate help available 24/7 for crisis situations
Crisis Text Line
24/7 crisis support via text
Text HOME to 741741