Fort White

Local offices in Fort White

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

• Utilities · County office

  Columbia County Utilities billing for Fort White residents

  118 SW Wilson Springs Road, Fort White, FL 32038

  Help here

  • Water utility billing and paymentsGet help with a Fort White water account by phone or leave a payment in the drop box at Town Hall.Apply online
  Call 386-758-1005DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortwhitefl.com

• Local office · City office

  Fort White Town Hall

  118 SW Wilson Springs Road, Fort White, FL 32038

  Help here

  • Town services and helpContact Town Hall for town services, public records, and help reaching town staff.
  Call 386-497-2321DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortwhitefl.com

• Library · County office

  Fort White Branch Library

  17700 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use local library services.
  Call 386-497-1108DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortwhitefl.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Fort White Community Center

  17579 SW State Road 47, Fort White, FL 32038

  Help here

  • Community center rentalsAsk Town Hall about reserving the community center for a meeting or event.
  Call 386-497-2321DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortwhitefl.com

Town of Fort White website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Young Marines

  0.8 miles from the center of Fort White

  17579 SW State Road 47, Ft. White, FL 32038

  Hours

  • Tue10:30 AM to 1 PM
  Call 386-867-1380Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Bethlehem United Methodist

  5.5 miles from the center of Fort White

  835 SW Bethlehem Ave, Ft. White, FL 32038

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 352-745-1826Directions

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

• Food pantry

  St Madeleine Community

  9.5 miles from the center of Fort White

  23678 NW 184th RD, High Springs, FL 32643

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 1 PM
  Call 386-454-1000Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Power for Living

  9.7 miles from the center of Fort White

  22880 Sr247, Lake City, FL 32024

  Hours

  • Thu4 PM to 5 PM (4th of the month)
  Call 386-365-7139Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Walker Creek Baptist Church

  15 miles from the center of Fort White

  4980 S State Road 349, Branford, FL 32008

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)
  Call 386-515-2647Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Obrien Baptist Church

  16 miles from the center of Fort White

  9544 E County Road 349, O'brien, FL 32071

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
  Call 386-209-4640Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Fort White

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

Job help near Fort White

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 Fort White. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerSource North Central Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  180 East Duval Street, Lake City, FL 32055

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00

  Call 386-243-6647DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource North Central Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  1112 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

  Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon-Wed and Fri Thur.- 10:00-5:00

  Call 352-955-2245DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 2, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource North Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  1393 Ohio Avenue North, Live Oak, FL 32064

  Hours: 8-5 Monday-Thursday (closed 12:30-1 for lunch) Friday 8-12

  Call 850-973-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 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 Columbia County

Fort White is in Columbia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Florida Department of Health in Columbia County WIC

  217 NE Franklin St., Lake City, FL 32055

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals.
  Call 386-758-1068DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Florida Department of Children and Families Lake City Service Center

  1389 W US Highway 90, Suite 110, Lake City, FL 32055

  Help here

  • Public assistanceResidents can apply for food, cash, and Medicaid assistance through Florida's benefits system.Apply online
  Call 866-762-2237DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myflfamilies.com

• Housing help · County office

  Columbia County Housing Authority

  498 SW Juniper Way, Lake City, FL 32025

  Help here

  • Public and affordable housingAsk about public housing and rental assistance for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 386-752-4227DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cchafl.com

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Columbia County

  217 NE Franklin St., Lake City, FL 32055

  Help here

  • County public health servicesContact the health department for local clinic and public health services.
  Call 386-758-1068DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Columbia County Clerk of Court Family Law

  Help here

  • Family law self-help formsResidents can find family law forms and self-help resources for court cases.
  Call 386-758-1342Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaclerk.com

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way 211 Northeast Florida

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall any time for free referrals to local health, crisis, food, housing, and social services.
  Call 211Website

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

Everything in Columbia 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