Hawthorne

Local offices in Hawthorne

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and waste collection billsPay a utility bill or visit City Hall to open a water and sewer account.
  Call 352-481-2432DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawthorne.net

• Library · Regional office

  Hawthorne Branch Library

  6640 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640

  Help here

  • Public library servicesBorrow library materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.
  Call 352-481-1920DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aclib.us

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services, forms, and public meetings.
  Call 352-481-2432DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawthorne.net

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Hawthorne Community Center

  6700 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640

  Help here

  • Community center spaceContact the city to ask about renting community center space for a meeting or event.
  Call 352-481-2432DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhawthorne.net

City of Hawthorne website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Hawthorne Area Resource Center

  0.4 miles from the center of Hawthorne

  21923 Se 67th PL, Hawthorne, FL 32640

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue9:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Fri9:30 AM to 2 PM
  Call 352-450-5421Directions

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

• Food pantry

  St. Vincent de Paul Society ST John Conference

  12 miles from the center of Hawthorne

  111 N Francis ST, Interlachen, FL 32148

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 3 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 3 PM
  Call 386-684-2797Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Open Door Ministries

  13 miles from the center of Hawthorne

  601 Ne 19th ST, Gainesville, FL 32641

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 10 AM (3rd of the month)
  Call 352-246-5513Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Catholic Charities- Gainesville

  14 miles from the center of Hawthorne

  1701 Ne 9th ST, Gainesville, FL 32609

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Tue9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Wed9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Thu9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  Call 352-372-0294Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Gainesville Community Ministry

  15 miles from the center of Hawthorne

  238 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 1 PM
  Call 352-372-8162Directions

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

• Food pantry

  True Vine Ministry Inc.

  24 miles from the center of Hawthorne

  422 Saint Clair ST, Starke, FL 32091

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 904-964-9462Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Hawthorne

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

Offices for all of Alachua County

Hawthorne is in Alachua County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Alachua County Community Support Services

  218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

  Help here

  • Social servicesResidents can ask about short-term financial help and connections to health and other services.Read more
  • Housing programsResidents can contact the department to learn about county housing programs.
  Call 352-264-6700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alachuacounty.us

• Human services · Nonprofit

  United Way of North Central Florida 211

  Help here

  • Local help and resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 352-332-4636Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayncfl.org

• State office

  Florida Department of Health in Alachua County WIC

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
  Call 352-334-7900Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Alachua County Housing Authority

  703 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersResidents can contact the authority about public housing and housing choice voucher programs.
  Call 352-372-2549DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acha-fl.com

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Alachua County

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 352-334-7900Website

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Alachua County Crisis Center

  218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

  Help here

  • Crisis supportPeople in crisis can call any time for help and support.
  Call 352-264-6789DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alachuacounty.us

Everything in Alachua 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