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Local offices in Miami Gardens
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Community Services, Community Development Department
18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Help here
- Housing and public service programsAsk about city housing programs, rental assistance, weatherization, and help funded for eligible residents.Apply online
- Homebuyer assistanceEligible first-time homebuyers can apply for help with down payment and closing costs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamigardens-fl.gov
Local office · City office
City of Miami Gardens
18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall the city for general information and help reaching a city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamigardens-fl.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Family Center
18330 NW 12th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Help here
- Senior recreation and activitiesOlder residents can ask about senior activities and programs at the center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamigardens-fl.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource South Florida, Carol City Center
4888 NW 183rd Street, Suites 201-206, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Help here
- Career and employment servicesVisit the center for job search and workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcesfl.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, sports, parks, pools, and community facilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamigardens-fl.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Miami Gardens first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Miami Gardens Food Pantry
0.8 miles from the center of Miami Gardens18041 NW 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
MRM Compassionate Ministries
1.3 miles from the center of Miami Gardens20373 NW 36th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 6 PM
- Tue9 AM to 6 PM
- Wed9 AM to 6 PM
- Thu9 AM to 6 PM
- Fri9 AM to 6 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Heart & Hand Outreach Inc
1.7 miles from the center of Miami Gardens16405 NW 25th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Of Miami Gardens
1.7 miles from the center of Miami Gardens3365 NW 213th Ter, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Victory for Youth - Miami Gardens
1.7 miles from the center of Miami Gardens16405 NW 25th Ave, Miami, FL 33054
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 5 PM
- Tue8 AM to 5 PM
- Wed8 AM to 5 PM
- Thu8 AM to 5 PM
- Fri8 AM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Project Share is Care
1.8 miles from the center of Miami Gardens4305 NW 183rd ST, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Hours
- Fri12:30 PM to 3 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Miami Gardens
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
Feeding South Florida
2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023
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 Greater Miami, 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
Miami-Dade County
701 N.W. 1st Court, Suite 10-156B, Miami, FL 33136
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Miami Gardens
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerSource South Florida-Business Center
0.5 miles away
2455 Nw 183rd Street, Miami Dade Public Library, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Hours: Call - Hours May Vary
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026
American Job Center
CareerSource South Florida - Carol City
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
2.4 miles away
4888 NW 183rd Street, Suites 201-206, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Hours: 8-5 Mon-Fri
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 11, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerSource South Florida
2.4 miles away
4888 NW 183rd st, Suite 201, Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Hours: 8-5 M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 12, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerSource South Florida FMU Career Development Center
2.6 miles away
15800 NW 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33150
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Florida
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
CareerSource Florida
2308 Killearn Center Boulevard, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309
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 Miami-Dade County
Miami Gardens is in Miami-Dade County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Florida Child Support Program, Miami-Dade
Overtown Transit Village, South Tower, 601 NW 1st Court, 12th Floor, Miami, FL 33136
Help here
- Child support case servicesParents can get help establishing, changing, and enforcing child support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floridarevenue.com
State office
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, West Dade WIC Center
11865 SW 26th Street, Unit J6, Miami, FL 33175
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamidade.floridahealth.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, Health District Center
1350 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33125
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesResidents can get services such as immunizations, family planning, refugee health, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miamidade.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Family Court Self-Help Program
175 NW 1st Avenue, Room 2441, Miami, FL 33128
Help here
- Family court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get procedural help with family court forms and cases such as divorce, custody, and name changes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jud11.flcourts.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Miami-Dade County Law Library
Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Room 10.234, Miami, FL 33128
Help here
- Legal information and researchResidents can use legal research tools and ask staff for help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcll.org
Older adults · Regional office
Alliance for Aging
760 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 214, Miami, FL 33172
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can find help with local aging services and long-term care support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on allianceforaging.org
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 Miami
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.
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