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Local offices in Green Cove Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Green Cove Springs Utility Billing
321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Help here
- Utility bills and assistanceGet help with city utility bills, payments, new service, and referrals for utility bill assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greencovesprings.com
Local office · City office
Green Cove Springs City Hall
321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for city administration, clerk services, and help finding the right city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greencovesprings.com
Library · County office
Green Cove Springs Library
403 Ferris Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books, study, and access library programs and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on claycountygov.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Augusta Savage Arts & Community Center
1107 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Help here
- Community activities and classesFind city programs and activities for young people and community members.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greencovesprings.com
City of Green Cove Springs website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Green Cove Springs first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Challenge Enterprises
2 miles from the center of Green Cove Springs3530 Enterprise Way, Green CV SPGS, FL 32043
Hours
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Centerpoint Baptist Church
12 miles from the center of Green Cove Springs1650 Blanding BLVD, Middleburg, FL 32068
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Celebration Church Orange Park
12 miles from the center of Green Cove Springs512 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Church of Middleburg
13 miles from the center of Green Cove Springs2645 Blanding BLVD, Middleburg, FL 32068
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Clay County Outreach Ministry Council
13 miles from the center of Green Cove Springs1125 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
Hours
- Sun1:30 PM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Daily Bread Food Pantry
Mandarin Presbyterian Church
13 miles from the center of Green Cove Springs11844 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Hours
- Tue4:30 PM to 6 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 32217, 32223, 32257, 32258 and 32259
What to bring: No one is turned away on the first visit; after that, bring proof of current address
Listed on mandarinpres.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Green Cove Springs
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
Job help near Green Cove Springs
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 Green Cove Springs. These are the closest.
American Job Center
CareerSource Northeast Florida
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
13 miles away
2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 107, Orange Park, FL 32073
Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri(8:30-4:30 Open to Public)
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026
American Job Center
CareerSource Northeast Florida
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
20 miles away
Palatka Mall, 400 State Road 19, Ste. 53, Palatka, FL 32177
Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri(8:30-4:30 Open to Public)
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 2, 2026
American Job Center
CareerSource Northeast Florida
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
20 miles away
525 State Road 16, Suite 109, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 (8:30-4:30 Open to Public)
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 24, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Florida
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
CareerSource Northeast Florida
2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Suite 111, Orange Park, FL 32073
Workforce board
CareerSource Florida
2308 Killearn Center Boulevard, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309
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 Clay County
Green Cove Springs is in Clay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Clay County Community Services
420 College Drive, Suite 107, Middleburg, FL 32068
Help here
- Community and financial assistanceAsk about help with rent, utilities, home repairs, and referrals to local support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountygov.com
Child support · County office
Clay County Clerk of Court Child Support Depository
825 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Help here
- Child support paymentsGet help with child support payment processing and payment records for Clay County cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clayclerk.com
State office
Florida Department of Health in Clay County WIC
1845 Town Center Boulevard, Building 400, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clay.floridahealth.gov
Housing help · County office
Clay County State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about home repair, down payment, utility, and other housing assistance programs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountygov.com
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Clay County
1845 Town Center Boulevard, Building 400, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesMake an appointment for available clinic services such as immunizations, family planning, and testing.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clay.floridahealth.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Clay County Environmental Health
435 Walburg Street, First Floor, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Help here
- Environmental health servicesGet help with septic permits and inspections, drinking water concerns, and other environmental health matters.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clay.floridahealth.gov
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 2-1-1 of Northeast Florida
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 844-665-9478 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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