Bowling Green

Local offices in Bowling Green

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

• Utilities · City office

  Public Works, Sanitation and Utilities

  104 E. Main Street, Bowling Green, FL 33834

  Help here

  • Utility service and billsContact the city to start or stop water service, pay a water or sewer bill, or ask about a billing issue.
  Call 863-375-2255DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bowlinggreenfl.net

• Local office · City office

  Bowling Green City Hall

  104 Main St, Bowling Green, FL 33834

  Help here

  • City records and requestsContact the City Clerk for city records, meeting minutes, ordinances, and public requests.Read more
  • Community center reservationsAsk City Hall to schedule use of the city community center.
  Call 863-375-2255DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bowlinggreenfl.net

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Bowling Green Parks and Recreation

  Help here

  • City parks and recreation spacesFind information about city parks, pavilions, and recreational spaces.
  Call 863-375-2255Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bowlinggreenfl.net

City of Bowling Green website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Michaels Wauchula

  5.9 miles from the center of Bowling Green

  408 Heard Bridge RD, Wauchula, FL 33873

  Hours

  • Sat7 AM to 8:30 AM
  Call 863-832-9576Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Help of Fort Meade, Inc.

  8 miles from the center of Bowling Green

  202 W Broadway ST, Fort Meade, FL 33841

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM (3rd of the month)
  Call 863-285-6600Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Cutting Edge Ministries

  10 miles from the center of Bowling Green

  3059 Elm ST, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 863-582-1771Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Mercy and Love Ministries

  17 miles from the center of Bowling Green

  1400 E Georgia ST, Bartow, FL 33830

  Hours

  • Fri8 AM to 10 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 863-533-6061Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Frostproof Care Center

  19 miles from the center of Bowling Green

  17 S Scenic Hwy, Frostproof, FL 33843

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 863-635-5555Directions

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

• Food pantry

  First Assembly of God Mulberry

  20 miles from the center of Bowling Green

  1400 E Canal ST, Mulberry, FL 33860

  Hours

  • Mon2:30 PM to 4 PM
  Call 352-502-6510Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Bowling Green

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

Job help near Bowling Green

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 Bowling Green. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Heartland

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.3 miles away

  107 E. Main St., Wauchula, FL 33873-2320

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Wed-Fri Mon-Fri (Closed 12:30 - 1:30 Lunch)

  Call 863-773-3030; Ext 7 or 8DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Heartland

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  27 miles away

  5901 US Highway 27 South, Suite 1, Sebring, FL 33870-2117

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri

  Call 863-385-3672 ext. 1303DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerSource Heartland

  Also helps young people

  29 miles away

  2160 Northeast Roan Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri

  Call 863-993-1008DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 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 Hardee County

Bowling Green is in Hardee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Hardee Help Center

  1330 US Hwy 17 South, Wauchula, FL 33873

  Help here

  • Food and household assistanceAsk for emergency food and basic household items if your family needs help.
  • Rent and utility assistanceAsk about help with rent or utility bills during a short-term hardship.
  Call 863-773-0034DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Hardee County Community Development

  412 W Orange St, Room 201, Wauchula, FL 33873

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceApply for county housing help, including home repairs and down payment assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 863-773-6349DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeecountyfl.gov

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Hardee

  115 K.D. Revell Road, Wauchula, FL 33873

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health services such as immunizations, family planning, and tuberculosis testing.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 863-773-4161DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging (Senior Connection Center)

  8928 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL 33619

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 813-740-3888DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hardee County Veterans Affairs

  307 N 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims and supporting documents for veterans benefits.
  Call 863-773-9853DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeecountyfl.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Hardee County Emergency Management

  404 W Orange St, Wauchula, FL 33873

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from local emergencies.
  Call 863-773-6373DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardeecountyfl.gov

Everything in Hardee 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