Escambia County
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Local offices in Escambia County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County WIC, Fairfield Service Center
1295 W. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambia.floridahealth.gov
State office
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County WIC, Northside Service Center
8390 North Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32534
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambia.floridahealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Northwest Florida
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, health care, and other local support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
1295 W. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501
Help here
- Community health servicesThe health department provides family health, immunization, dental, and infectious disease services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambia.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Escambia County Law Library
M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502-5773
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal materials and research resources at the public law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flcourts.gov
Human services · County office
Escambia County Neighborhood & Human Services
221 Palafox Place, 4th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myescambia.com
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging
5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and referrals to local services.
- Medicare counselingOlder adults and caregivers can get free guidance about Medicare coverage.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwflaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Escambia County Veterans Services
3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, FL 32505
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help understanding and applying for VA, state, and local benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myescambia.com
Emergency help · County office
Escambia County Emergency Management
6575 North W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsResidents can get disaster preparedness information, emergency alerts, and evacuation guidance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myescambia.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Escarosa Pensacola Career Center
6913 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504
Help here
- Employment and job trainingJob seekers can get help finding work, building skills, and exploring career options.
- Reemployment assistance applicationsPeople who lost work can apply for Florida reemployment benefits at a local CareerSource center.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceescarosa.com
State office
Escambia County Tax Collector Driver License and ID Services
213 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsResidents can apply for or renew a Florida driver license or identification card at the Tax Collector office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambiataxcollector.com
Library · County office
West Florida Public Libraries
239 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library materials, public computers, databases, and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywfpl.com
Escambia County, Florida website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Escambia County, closest to the center of Pensacola first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Jordan Street Seventh Day Adventist Church
0.9 miles from the center of Pensacola1216 E Hernandez ST, Pensacola, FL 32503
Hours
- Tue3 PM to 4:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ecomfort, Inc.
2.9 miles from the center of Pensacola2202 N Pace BLVD, Pensacola, FL 32505
Hours
- Tue7 AM to 9 AM
- Thu7 AM to 9 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brownsville Assembly of God
3.9 miles from the center of Pensacola3100 W Desoto ST, Pensacola, FL 32505
Hours
- Wed7 AM to 9 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
4.6 miles from the center of Pensacola7979 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32514
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Revelation Christian Ministries
5.6 miles from the center of Pensacola2400 W Michigan Ave Ste 21, Pensacola, FL 32526
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church
6.1 miles from the center of Pensacola1030 N 57th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32506
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Escambia 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 the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Legal Services of North 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
Community Action Program Committee, Inc.
2501 W. Wright Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Escambia 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
- 211 Northwest Florida
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