Altha

Local offices in Altha

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Altha Town Hall

  25586 N. Main St, Altha, FL 32421

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billsContact Town Hall for town services or use the town website to pay a bill.Apply online
  Call 850-762-3280DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofaltha.org

• Library · County office

  Mossy Pond Park Public Library

  22216 NW Lake McKenzie Blvd, Altha, FL 32421

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to find books, movies, and other library resources.
  Call 850-674-5518DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ccpl-fl.net

Town of Altha website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Altha first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Innovative Charities Jackson

  10 miles from the center of Altha

  1994 Highway 71, Marianna, FL 32448

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 850-573-3231Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Innovative Charities Calhoun

  10 miles from the center of Altha

  12122 SR 20 W, Clarksville, FL 32430

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM
  Call 850-573-3231Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Innovative Charities

  14 miles from the center of Altha

  10405 NW Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL 32321

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd of the month)
  Call 850-573-3231Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  First Presbyterian Church of Marianna

  15 miles from the center of Altha

  4437 Clinton ST, Marianna, FL 32446

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM
  Call 850-693-1161Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Emmanuel Holiness Church (Town of Malone)

  27 miles from the center of Altha

  5182 9th Ave, Malone, FL 32445

  Hours

  • Tue12:30 PM to 2 PM (3rd of the month)
  Call 205-919-4303Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Shepherd's Gate Church

  28 miles from the center of Altha

  1915 Ferguson RD, Chipley, FL 32428

  Hours

  • Sat6 AM to 9 AM (2nd of the month)
  Call 850-260-5767Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Altha

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Altha

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 Altha. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Chipola

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  4636 Highway 90 East, Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5

  Call 850-633-4419DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerSource Chipola

  Also helps young people

  29 miles away

  757 Hoyt Street, Chipley, FL 32428

  Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Thru

  Call 850-845-0733DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Gulf Coast

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  40 miles away

  3016 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405

  Hours: 8-4:30 CST Mon-Fri

  Call 850-872-4340DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Calhoun County

Altha is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Florida WIC in Calhoun County

  19611 SR 20 W, Blountstown, FL 32424

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.
  Call 850-674-5645DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calhoun.floridahealth.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority

  5302 Brown Street, Graceville, FL 32440

  Help here

  • Public housing and Section 8Ask about public housing and Section 8 housing assistance available in Calhoun County.
  Call 800-365-9527DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwfloridahousing.org

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Calhoun County

  19611 SR 20 W, Blountstown, FL 32424

  Help here

  • County health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 850-674-5645DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calhoun.floridahealth.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Calhoun County Clerk of Court

  20859 Central Avenue East, Blountstown, FL 32424

  Help here

  • Court self-help formsFind self-help forms for matters such as family cases, child support, and landlord and tenant issues.
  Call 850-674-4545DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on calhounclerk.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Advantage Aging Solutions

  2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can call for help finding local services and long-term care options.
  Call 866-467-4624DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on advantageaging.org

• Veterans · County office

  Calhoun County Veterans Service Office

  20859 SE Central Ave E, Room 305, Blountstown, FL 32424

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with questions and claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 850-674-8305DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floridavets.org

Everything in Calhoun County

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