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Local offices in Altamonte Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility Services
225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpPay your city utility bill or ask about help with a bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on altamonte.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Westmonte Recreation Center
624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Help here
- Recreation and senior programsJoin recreation, aquatics, seasonal camp, or senior activities at the center.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on altamonte.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Central Florida at Altamonte Springs City Library
281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Help here
- Career and job search helpGet help with job searches, career coaching, and workforce services at this appointment and walk-in hub.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcecentralflorida.com
Library · City office
Altamonte Springs City Library
281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Help here
- Library materials and programsGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, or join a library program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on altamonte.org
Local office · City office
City of Altamonte Springs Customer Service
225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Help here
- City questions and service contactsCall the city for general questions or to find the right city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on altamonte.org
City of Altamonte Springs website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Altamonte Springs first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Altamonte Springs SDA
1.8 miles from the center of Altamonte Springs455 Maitland Ave, Altamonte SPG, FL 32701
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Comunidad Cristiana En Sus Pasos
2 miles from the center of Altamonte Springs742 Sanlando RD, Altamonte SPG, FL 32714
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 7 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Orlando Filipino Seventh Day Adventist
2.4 miles from the center of Altamonte Springs1226 Bunnell RD, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Apostolic Church of Jesus Altamonte Springs
2.7 miles from the center of Altamonte Springs444 Ford DR, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox
3 miles from the center of Altamonte Springs1185 N Wymore RD, Maitland, FL 32751
Hours
- Fri5 PM to 6 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St Lawrence AME Church
3.1 miles from the center of Altamonte Springs549 E Kennedy BLVD, Eatonville, FL 32751
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Altamonte Springs
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Central Florida, Inc.
411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Seminole County
520 W. Lake Mary Blvd Suite 100, Sanford, FL 32771
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Altamonte Springs
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Altamonte Springs. These are the closest.
American Job Center
CareerSource Central Florida
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
10 miles away
1209 West Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8-5
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 26, 2026
American Job Center
Career Source Central Florida
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
10 miles away
9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026
American Job Center
CareerSource Central Florida
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
5784 Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32822
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 26, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Florida
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
CareerSource Central Florida
390 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 700, Orlando, FL 32801
Workforce board
CareerSource Florida
2308 Killearn Center Boulevard, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Offices for all of Seminole County
Altamonte Springs is in Seminole County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · County office
Seminole County Community Assistance
520 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Suite 100, Sanford, FL 32773
Help here
- Community Services Block Grant assistanceAsk about community action assistance for eligible Seminole County residents.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floridajobs.org
State office
Seminole County WIC
132 Sausalito Blvd., Casselberry, FL 32707
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seminole.floridahealth.gov
Human services · Regional office
Heart of Florida United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralCall 211 to connect with help for challenges affecting individuals and families in Osceola County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfuw.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Seminole County
400 W. Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health clinics, immunization services, and other public health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seminole.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Seminole County Law Library
112 N. Hood Ave., Sanford, FL 32771
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse law library resources to research legal questions and court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flcourts.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Seminole County Clerk Self Help Center
101 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773
Help here
- Self-represented court helpGet forms and procedural help for family law, small claims, evictions, and probate cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seminoleclerk.org
Florida programs by kind of help
These are run by Florida and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Heart of Florida United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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