Lynn Haven

Local offices in Lynn Haven

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Northwest Florida

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, health care, and other local support.
  Call 211Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Billing

  817 Ohio Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsGet help starting city utility service, asking about a bill, or paying your account.Apply online
  Call 850-265-2121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Lynn Haven Senior Center

  905 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

  Help here

  • Senior centerThe city lists this center for seniors, but it is currently closed.
  Call 850-265-2121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Lynn Haven Library

  901 Ohio Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe city lists this library for residents seeking library services, but it is currently closed.
  Call 850-265-2781DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  825 Ohio Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

  Help here

  • City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for information about city services and how to contact city departments.
  Call 850-265-2121DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lynn Haven website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Grace Presbyterian Church Grace's Care

  4 miles from the center of Lynn Haven

  1415 Airport RD, Panama City, FL 32405

  Hours

  • Thu8:15 AM to 11:30 AM
  Call 850-769-4000Directions

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

• Food pantry

  A Hand Up International

  4.6 miles from the center of Lynn Haven

  819 E 11th ST, Panama City, FL 32401

  Hours

  • Sat7 AM to 2 PM
  Call 850-541-3668Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Rebuild Bay County

  4.6 miles from the center of Lynn Haven

  819 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
  Call 850-481-1357Directions

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

• Food pantry

  First Baptist Church of Panama City

  5.3 miles from the center of Lynn Haven

  601 Grace Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  Call 850-238-6770Directions

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

• Food pantry

  St. Andrew Christian Care Center

  5.5 miles from the center of Lynn Haven

  3101a W Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401

  Hours

  • Mon8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Tue8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Wed8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Thu8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Fri8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  Call 850-763-2345Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Shepherd's Gate Church

  24 miles from the center of Lynn Haven

  1915 Ferguson RD, Chipley, FL 32428

  Hours

  • Sat6 AM to 9 AM (2nd of the month)
  Call 850-260-5767Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Lynn Haven

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

Job help near Lynn Haven

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 Lynn Haven. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Gulf Coast

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.7 miles away

  3016 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405

  Hours: 8-4:30 CST Mon-Fri

  Call 850-872-4340DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerSource Chipola

  Also helps young people

  38 miles away

  757 Hoyt Street, Chipley, FL 32428

  Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Thru

  Call 850-845-0733DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Chipola

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  45 miles away

  4636 Highway 90 East, Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5

  Call 850-633-4419DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 10, 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 Bay County

Lynn Haven is in Bay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Bay County

  597 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 850-872-4455DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Panama City Housing Authority

  2315 Ruth Hentz Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the authority about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance.
  Call 850-769-5278DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Bay County Law Library

  898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal books, research tools, and self-help resources at the library.
  Call 850-522-2121DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Bay County Council on Aging

  1116 Frankford Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Aging and home-based supportAsk about programs for older adults, including home-based support and caregiver services.
  Call 850-769-3468DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Bay County Veterans Services

  840 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, pensions, disability compensation, and burial benefits.Read more
  Call 850-248-8280DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Bay County Emergency Management

  700 Highway 2300, Southport, FL 32409

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for disasters, evacuation, shelters, and recovery resources.
  Call 850-248-6040DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bay 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