Lawtey

Local offices in Lawtey

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

• Utilities · City office

  Lawtey Utility Services

  2793 Lake Street, Lawtey, FL 32058

  Help here

  • Utility paymentsPay city utility bills online or contact City Hall for help with payments.Apply online
  Call 904-782-3454DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Lawtey City Hall

  2793 Lake Street, Lawtey, FL 32058

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact the city clerk for city records, council information, and other city services.Read more
  Call 904-782-3454DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lawtey, Florida website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Starke Church of God By Faith

  7 miles from the center of Lawtey

  730 Old Lawtey RD, Starke, FL 32091

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 11:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
  Call 904-964-9396Directions

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

• Food pantry

  True Vine Ministry Inc.

  7.3 miles from the center of Lawtey

  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

• Food pantry

  Children's Home Society Wilkinson Jr. High

  7.9 miles from the center of Lawtey

  5025 County Road 218, Middleburg, FL 32068

  Hours

  • Thu5 PM to 6:15 PM (3rd of the month)
  Call 904-517-9703Directions

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

• Food pantry

  First Baptist Church of Middleburg

  12 miles from the center of Lawtey

  2645 Blanding BLVD, Middleburg, FL 32068

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 11 AM
  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM
  Call 904-291-0510Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Centerpoint Baptist Church

  16 miles from the center of Lawtey

  1650 Blanding BLVD, Middleburg, FL 32068

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 904-291-1880Directions

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

• Food pantry

  First Baptist Baldwin

  18 miles from the center of Lawtey

  97 Center ST S, Baldwin, FL 32234

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
  Call 904-266-4222Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Lawtey

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

Job help near Lawtey

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 Lawtey. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerSource North Central Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.9 miles away

  925 North Temple Ave, Suite C, Starke, FL 32091

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00

  Call 904-964-8092DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 3, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerSource Northeast Florida

  Also helps young people

  15 miles away

  1184 South 6th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri(8:30-4:30 Open to Public)

  Call 904-259-9309DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Northeast Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 107, Orange Park, FL 32073

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri(8:30-4:30 Open to Public)

  Call 904-213-3888DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026

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 Bradford County

Lawtey is in Bradford 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.
  Call 352-332-4636Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Bradford County

  1801 N. Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet health care, family planning, screenings, and other public health services at the county health department.
  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can receive healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 904-964-7732DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elder Options

  100 SW 75th St, Suite 301, Gainesville, FL 32607

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for help finding local services and support.
  Call 800-262-2243DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org

• Veterans · County office

  Bradford County Veterans Affairs

  925 N. Temple Ave, Suite E, Starke, FL 32091

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, filing claims, and finding other services for veterans and their families.
  Call 904-966-6385DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bradfordcountyfl.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  CareerSource North Central Florida, Starke

  925 N. Temple Ave, Suite C, Starke, FL 32091

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and access to training resources.
  Call 904-964-8092DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcencfl.com

• State office

  Bradford County Tax Collector, Main Office

  945 N. Temple Ave, Suite B, Starke, FL 32091

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license services and motor vehicle tag and title transactions.
  Call 904-966-6240DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bradfordtaxcollector.com

Everything in Bradford 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