Duval County
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Local offices in Duval County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
City of Jacksonville Social Services Division
1809 Art Museum Drive, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Help here
- Emergency financial assistanceEligible residents can ask about short term help with rent, mortgage, or utility costs.Read more
- Mental health and substance use referralsThe division connects residents with mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonville.gov
State office
Florida Department of Health in Duval County WIC
5917 105th St., Jacksonville, FL 32244
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can apply for food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on duval.floridahealth.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Jacksonville Housing Authority
1300 N. Broad St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceResidents can get information about public housing and housing voucher programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaxha.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Duval County
921 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, FL 32209
Help here
- County health servicesThe health department provides public health information and services for Duval County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on duval.floridahealth.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 of Northeast Florida
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free help finding local health and human services and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynefl.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Duval County Law Library
501 W. Adams St., Room 2291, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Help here
- Law library accessResidents can use the law library to find legal information and research resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jud4.org
Older adults · Regional office
ElderSource
10688 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resource referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get connected to local support and aging services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myeldersource.org
Veterans · County office
City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department
117 W. Duval St., Suite 175, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help filing claims and finding available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonville.gov
Emergency help · County office
City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can find evacuation, preparedness, and special medical needs information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksonville.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource NEFL Career Center, Gateway
5000 Norwood Ave., Suite 2, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Help here
- Career and job search helpJob seekers can get help with career services and employment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcenortheastflorida.com
Library · County office
Jacksonville Public Library
Help here
- Library system servicesResidents can use library materials and system programs at locations across Duval County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jaxpubliclibrary.org
City of Jacksonville and Duval County website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Duval County, closest to the center of Jacksonville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals · also food pantry
New Life Inn Community Meal
City Rescue Mission
0.3 miles from the center of Jacksonville234 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours
- Mon4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Tue4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Wed4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Thu4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Fri4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Sat4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Sun4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need
Listed on crmjax.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals · also food pantry
Daily Feeding Program
Clara White Mission
0.3 miles from the center of Jacksonville613 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Breakfast is served daily; meal times not stated.
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness; breakfast is provided to people experiencing homelessness daily
Listed on clarawhitemission.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) Food Pantry
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council
0.7 miles from the center of Jacksonville215 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
What to bring: Bring proof of housing. IDs for household members are helpful.
Listed on descjax.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Market at St. Mary's
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
0.8 miles from the center of Jacksonville1924 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons by appointment only.
Who can come: All people without exception
What to bring: Appointment required; call to request a first appointment
Listed on stmarysjax.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bridge the Gap
1.7 miles from the center of Jacksonville561 W 25th ST, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 11 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Fellowship Ministries
1.9 miles from the center of Jacksonville3302 Evergreen Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Duval County
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 Northeast Florida
5245 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32254
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
Three Rivers 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
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, Inc.
P.O. Box 52025, Jacksonville, FL 32201
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Duval 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
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 of Northeast Florida
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 904-632-0600 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988