Clearwater
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Local offices in Clearwater
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Clearwater Housing Authority
28050 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Suite 103, Clearwater, FL 33761
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance programs and how to apply when a waiting list is open.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clearwaterhousingauth.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Customer Service
100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Utility bills and account helpGet help paying a city utility bill, starting or stopping service, or asking about an account.Apply online
- Fixed Income Billing SupportEligible older adults and customers with disabilities can request a later utility bill due date to match their monthly income.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myclearwater.com
Older adults · City office
Aging Well Center at The Long Center
1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765
Help here
- Older adult programs and supportOlder adults can find activities, classes, and information to support independent living.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myclearwater.com
Local office · City office
Clearwater Customer Service
100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- General city questions and service requestsCall for help finding the right city department or submit a service request through Clearwater Connect.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myclearwater.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Gulf to Bay Center
2312 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33765
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job search resources, career services, and workforce programs at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcepinellas.com
Library · City office
Clearwater Public Library System
100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit a city library branch to use library materials, find information, and take part in community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myclearwater.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesSign up for city recreation programs, sports, swim lessons, and activities at recreation centers.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myclearwater.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Clearwater first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Open Arms
1.9 miles from the center of Clearwater2039 Druid RD E, Clearwater, FL 33764
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hope Villages of America
2.2 miles from the center of Clearwater700 Druid RD E, Clearwater, FL 33756
Hours
- Mon12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Wed12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Thu12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Fri12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
SVDP: Our Lady of Lourdes
3.4 miles from the center of Clearwater750 San Salvador DR, Dunedin, FL 34698
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Victor Newman Ministries INC
4.7 miles from the center of Clearwater3093 Meadow View Ave, Largo, FL 33771
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 5 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bible Based Fellowship Church
4.8 miles from the center of Clearwater4670 E Bay DR, Clearwater, FL 33764
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Abundant Life Ministries Largo INC
5.6 miles from the center of Clearwater1550 Belcher RD S, Largo, FL 33771
Hours
- Sat: times not listed, call first
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clearwater
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
Feeding Tampa Bay
3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
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
Bay Area Legal Services, 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
Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc.
501 1st Avenue North, Suite 517, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pinellas County
Clearwater is in Pinellas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Courts and legal help · County office
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Child support informationContact the Clerk for child support-related court and case information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
State office
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, Mid-County WIC
8751 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771
Help here
- WIC nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.floridahealth.gov
Human services · County office
Pinellas County Human Services
Help here
- Housing and social assistanceGet information about county help with housing, homelessness, food, and other urgent needs.Apply online
- Health and behavioral health programsFind out whether you qualify for county health care and behavioral health services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Pinellas County Housing Authority
11479 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33778
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about public housing, housing vouchers, and available housing applications.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellashousing.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Law Library
324 S. Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse the law library to find legal information and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Pinellas County Clerk Legal Self Help Center
315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information about self-help resources and in-person appointments for court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pinellas.gov
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
- First Contact (formerly 211 Tampa Bay Cares)
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 727-210-4211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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