Gulf County
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Local offices in Gulf County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Gulf County
2475 Garrison Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulf.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Gulf County Clerk of Court
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
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- Family law and child support clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for family law, child support, and dependency court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfclerk.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Gulf County Senior Citizens Association
120 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the association about services and programs that support older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gulfcountyseniorcitizens.org
Older adults · Regional office
Advantage Aging Solutions
2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall the Elder Helpline to learn about aging, disability, and caregiver services available in Gulf County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on advantageaging.org
Veterans · County office
Gulf County Veterans' Service Office
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfcounty-fl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Gulf County Emergency Management
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local hazards, prepare for emergencies, and sign up for county alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfcounty-fl.gov
Library · Regional office
Northwest Regional Library System
Help here
- Public library servicesFind library resources, programs, and service information for Gulf County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrls.com
Local office · County office
Gulf County Tax Collector Driver's License Service
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Room 100, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Help here
- Driver license servicesVisit the courthouse office for driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulftaxcollector.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Gulf County, closest to the center of Port St. Joe first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Two Fish Food Market (First UMC of Port St. Joe)
0.4 miles from the center of Port St. Joe212 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
Career Source Gulf Coast
0.7 miles from the center of Port St. Joe401 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
Franklin's Promise Coalition
26 miles from the center of Port St. Joe85 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
A Hand Up International
32 miles from the center of Port St. Joe819 E 11th ST, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Sat7 AM to 2 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Rebuild Bay County
32 miles from the center of Port St. Joe819 E 11th ST, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Church of Panama City
32 miles from the center of Port St. Joe601 Grace Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gulf 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 Gulf 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