Deerfield Beach
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Local offices in Deerfield Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Community Services Department
325 NW 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Help here
- Housing and grantsAsk about city housing programs and grants for eligible residents.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerfield-beach.com
Housing help · Regional office
Deerfield Beach Housing Authority
533 South Dixie Highway, Suite 201, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk the authority about affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dbhaonline.org
Utilities · City office
Water Utility Billing
150 NE 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Help here
- Water and sewer billingGet help with a city water account, bill payment, or starting or ending service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerfield-beach.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
150 NE 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Help here
- City information and helpCall City Hall to get help finding the city office or service you need.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerfield-beach.com
Older adults · City office
Northeast Focal Point at Braithwaite Center for Active Aging
325 NW 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Help here
- Senior programs and supportAdults age 60 and older can ask about activities, health support, counseling, meals, and transportation.
- Emergency home energy assistanceOlder adults can contact the center to ask about emergency home energy assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerfield-beach.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
Johnny L. Tigner Community Center, 445 SW 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find and register for city recreation, sports, camp, and community center programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deerfield-beach.com
City of Deerfield Beach website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Deerfield Beach first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Deerfield Beach SDA Church
1.5 miles from the center of Deerfield Beach350 NW 1st Ter, Deerfield BCH, FL 33441
Hours
- Mon3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Holy Grill
2.7 miles from the center of Deerfield Beach1111 E Sample RD, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Boca Helping Hands
4.3 miles from the center of Deerfield Beach1500 NW 1st CT, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Abysinian Baptist Church
5.2 miles from the center of Deerfield Beach612 NW 6th ST, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Hours
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
CrossBridge Church (Boca Helping Hands Mobile Pantry
5.3 miles from the center of Deerfield Beach10101 Judge Winikoff RD, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mobile School Pantry
5.5 miles from the center of Deerfield Beach1255 W Atlantic BLVD, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Hours
- Wed3 PM to 5 PM
- Fri3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Deerfield Beach
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 South Florida
2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023
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
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South 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
Broward County
900 N.W. 31st Avenue, Suite 3100, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Broward County
Deerfield Beach is in Broward County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Sheridan WIC Center
7261 Sheridan St., Suite 220, Hollywood, FL 33024
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programApply for food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support if you qualify.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broward.floridahealth.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Broward County Housing Authority
4780 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Help here
- Rental assistance and housing counselingAsk about rental assistance, affordable housing, and housing counseling programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bchafl.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health programs and clinic information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broward.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Broward County Law Library and Self Help Equal Access Center
201 SE 6th St., North Wing, Room 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Help here
- Legal information and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and find court forms and other resources for representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browardclerk.org
Human services · Regional office
211 Broward
Help here
- Community resource and crisis referralsCall or connect online any time for crisis support and help finding local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211-broward.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcbroward.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
- 211 Broward
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.
Call 988Text 988