Updated October 30, 2025
At Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services, we believe mental health care doesn’t stop at the therapy room door. Stability, safety, and access to basic needs are the foundation of emotional wellbeing. Many of the families and individuals we serve across central Nebraska face real challenges meeting those needs—especially as food costs rise and assistance programs fluctuate.
To make things a little easier, we’ve created a guide to local food, crisis, and community resources across Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, and Aurora. These organizations provide free or low-cost food, transportation, crisis, and mental health support.
Grand Island
Food Support
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Hope Harbor – 615 W 1st St | 308-385-5190 – Emergency food boxes and community assistance.
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Salvation Army of Grand Island – 818 W 3rd St | 308-389-0181 – Hot meals and groceries.
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Pantry – 518 W State St | 308-384-0532
Crisis & Behavioral Health
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Mid Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare – 24-Hour Crisis Line 1-800-515-3326
Hastings
Food Support
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Hastings Food Pantry – 918 W 4th St | 402-463-2911
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United Harvest Mobile Food Pantry – 3rd Saturday monthly, First Presbyterian PEACE Center, 622 N Lincoln Ave (Hastings only).
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Catholic Social Services Hastings Food Pantry – 402-463-2112
Crisis & Behavioral Health
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South Central Behavioral Services – Crisis Line 402-463-5684
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Mary Lanning Healthcare Behavioral Services – 402-463-7711
Kearney
Food & Basic Needs
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East Lawn Food Ministry – 2900 Grand Ave Lot 342 | 308-237-3158 – Tues & Thurs 4-6 p.m.
Crisis & Behavioral Health
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Richard Young Behavioral Health Hospital – Access & Crisis Line 1-800-930-0031
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Behavioral Health Urgent Care – Children & Teens – 211 W 33rd St Suite D | 308-236-2410
Aurora / Hamilton County
Food & Basic Needs
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Aurora United Methodist Church Food Pantry – Call for current hours and eligibility.
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Food Bank for the Heartland Mobile Distribution – Rotating sites through Aurora and nearby communities.
Advocacy, Safety & LGBTQ+ Resources
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enCourage Advocacy Center – Serving anyone experiencing relationship violence, sexual assault, stalking, or trafficking. 24-Hour Crisis Line (877) 322-7272
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Bloom – Children’s Services through enCourage: childcare during groups, summer programs, and school coordination.
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PFLAG Hastings & South Central Nebraska – Peer support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
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Chameleons Support Group – Transgender / Non-Binary / Gender-Diverse peer support (virtual and in-person).
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Be The Light Foundation – LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention resources.
Statewide & National Hotlines
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
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Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
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Nebraska Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-652-1999
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
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National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
In-Office Support
At Alfrey & Pruitt, we’re adding a “Take What You Need / Leave What You Can” box in our waiting area. It contains sealed food and hygiene items available to anyone in need—no questions asked. Clients and community members are welcome to donate or take what they need.
If you or someone you know is struggling to meet basic needs or in crisis, please reach out. You deserve safety, nourishment, and support while you work toward healing.
– The Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services Team
