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Lexington Area Job Transition and Family Assistance Resources
Governor Jim Pillen announced a collaboration between multiple agencies and community organizations to assist Lexington families impacted by the upcoming closure of Tyson’s meat processing facility.
Unemployment applicants are not required to report in person for services and may utilize the self-service options at NEworks.nebraska.gov. Instructions are available at https://tinyurl.com/mrywjmcj
The Department of Labor reminds workers to file an unemployment claim when their employment ends, not before. Individuals who quit their jobs due to an upcoming layoff are generally not eligible for unemployment benefits. DOL is providing reemployment services to impacted workers. For unemployment assistance, contact 402-458-2500.
If anyone would like to learn more about how to help support the community, they can call the Lexington Community Foundation at 308-324-6704.
During uncertain times, Lexington offers many resources for support, guidance, and giving. The programs below assist local residents and welcome ongoing community support.
Resources
Resource Link |
Description |
| Employment Support | Assistance in obtaining and maintaining employment. |
| Temporary Assistance | Nutritional and financial services for individuals and families. |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Helps recipients buy food, which raises nutrition levels among low-income households. |
| SNAP Next Step and Employment & Training (E&T) | Getting clients on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) into jobs that pay a livable wage. |
| Unemployment Insurance Benefits | Benefits provide weekly payments for a short time while you look for a new job. These payments replace some, but not all, of your income. |
| Reemployment Services | Job and Worker Programs and Employer Resources |
| Layoff Resources for Job Seekers | Department of Labor resources for unemployment. |
| Dislocated Worker Assistance |
Assistance with finding employment in Nebraska. |
| Lexington Regional Health Services |
Mental Health Resources, Phone: 308-324-5651 |
| Family Health Services (WIC) |
Phone: 800-383-4278, 402-473-7000 |
| RYDE Transport | Transportation Resource: Phone: 308-324-3670 |
| Food Bank of Heartland Mobile Pantry | Phone: 308-324-1259 |
| 211 Helpline | Get help paying bills, finding food, and locating resources near you. |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | To-do list for building stability after a job loss. |
| USDOL Employee Benefits Security Administration |
Healthcare and Benefits |
| HealthCare.gov | Health Insurance Marketplace, Phone: 800-318-2596 |