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Local offices in Horseshoe Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Horseshoe Beach Town Hall
18 5th Ave E, Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648
Help here
- Town servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services and local government questions.
- Water service and billingGet information about town water service and how to pay a water bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhorseshoebeachfl.com
Library · Nonprofit
Horseshoe Beach Library and Museum
126 Main St, Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648
Help here
- Library and museumBorrow books and DVDs, use a guest computer or Wi-Fi, and learn about local history.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhorseshoebeachfl.com
Town of Horseshoe Beach website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Horseshoe Beach first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
United Christian Services of Dixie County, Inc.
17 miles from the center of Horseshoe Beach251 Cedar ST, Cross, FL 32628
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 3 PM
- Tue9 AM to 3 PM
- Wed9 AM to 3 PM
- Thu9 AM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sowers of the Seed
17 miles from the center of Horseshoe Beach1650 Pinetree DR Ne, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
Hours
- Wed8 AM to 10 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Cedar Key Food Pantry
25 miles from the center of Horseshoe Beach11912 State Road 24, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Walker Creek Baptist Church
36 miles from the center of Horseshoe Beach4980 S State Road 349, Branford, FL 32008
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bronson UMC
39 miles from the center of Horseshoe Beach235 N Court ST, Bronson, FL 32621
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Blessed Hope Foundation
43 miles from the center of Horseshoe Beach26821 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669
Hours
- Tue8 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Horseshoe Beach
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
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
Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc.
1171 Nobles Ferry Road NW, #2, Live Oak, FL 32064
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dixie County
Horseshoe Beach is in Dixie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayncfl.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Dixie County
149 NE 241st St., Cross City, FL 32628
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
- WICCall the health department to schedule an appointment to apply for WIC food and nutrition benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dixie.floridahealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elder Options, Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
301 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportCall the Elder Helpline to find services and support for older adults and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org
Veterans · County office
Dixie County Veterans Service Office
405 SE 22 Avenue, Cross City, FL 32628
Help here
- Veterans benefits guidanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dixiecounty.us
Emergency help · County office
Dixie County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparation and responseGet disaster alerts, evacuation information, shelter details, and help planning for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dixiecounty.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource North Central Florida Cross City Career Center
405 SE 22nd Ave, Cross City, FL 32628
Help here
- Job search and career helpCall for an appointment for help with job searches, career planning, training, and other job seeker services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcencfl.com
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
- Florida 211
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