Franklin County
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Local offices in Franklin County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Regional office
211 Big Bend, now Lifeline Connection
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211bigbend.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Franklin County
139 12th Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for clinical, wellness, environmental health, and disease services.Read more
- WICApply for healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklin.floridahealth.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Franklin County, Carrabelle Clinic
106 NE 5th Street, Carrabelle, FL 32322
Help here
- Public health and WIC servicesVisit for health services, environmental health programs, and WIC on the clinic’s open day.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklin.floridahealth.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Apalachee Center, Franklin County
159 12th Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact the clinic for behavioral health care and treatment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apalacheecenter.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Help here
- Court self-help formsGet self-help forms for family, child support, landlord and tenant, and other court matters.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support orders, paternity, enforcement, and payment information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklinclerk.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Help here
- Aging services and referralsCall for help finding services that support older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on advantageaging.org
Veterans · County office
Franklin County Veteran’s Services
33 Market Street, Room 103, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help connecting with veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyflorida.com
Emergency help · County office
Franklin County Emergency Management
28 Airport Road, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency information and help preparing for or responding to disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyflorida.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Gulf Coast, Franklin County Office
85 School Road, Eastpoint, FL
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and reemployment assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcegc.com
State office
Franklin County Driver License and Motor Vehicle Service Center
33 Market Street, Suite 202, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Help here
- Driver license and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver licenses, ID cards, written and driving tests, and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flhsmv.gov
Library · County office
Franklin County Public Library
160 Hickory Dip Road, Eastpoint, FL 32328
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, computers, internet, and other services at the library system’s branches.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcplib.specialdistrict.org
Franklin County Florida Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Franklin County, closest to the center of Carrabelle first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Carrabelle Food Pantry
0.2 miles from the center of Carrabelle102 Ne Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL 32322
Hours
- Thu5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Franklin's Promise Coalition
15 miles from the center of Carrabelle85 School RD, Eastpoint, FL 32328
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Crawfordville United Methodist Church
28 miles from the center of Carrabelle176 Ochlockonee ST, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 12:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Career Source Gulf Coast
38 miles from the center of Carrabelle401 Peters ST, Port ST Joe, FL 32456
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Two Fish Food Market (First UMC of Port St. Joe)
38 miles from the center of Carrabelle212 Williams Ave, Port ST Joe, FL 32456
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Innovative Charities
43 miles from the center of Carrabelle10405 NW Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL 32321
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Franklin 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
Second Harvest of the Big Bend
4446 Entrepot Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32310
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
Capital Area Community Action Agency, Inc.
309 Office Plaza Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Franklin 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 Big Bend, now Lifeline Connection
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