Monroe County
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Local offices in Monroe County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Monroe County Social Services
1100 Simonton St., Suite 1-190, Key West, FL 33040
Help here
- Social services assistanceStaff can help eligible residents apply for basic needs and financial assistance.Apply online
- Energy bill helpEligible households can get help with electric bills through LIHEAP.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty-fl.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Monroe County
50 High Point Road, Tavernier, FL 33070
Help here
- Public health servicesThe county health department provides local public health services and information.
- WICWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroe.floridahealth.gov
Veterans · County office
Monroe County Veterans Affairs
The Historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 1-190, Key West, FL 33040
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecounty-fl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Monroe County Emergency Management
7280 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Help here
- Emergency preparednessResidents can get local disaster information, preparedness guidance, and special needs evacuation information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecountyem.com
Local office · Regional office
211 of Miami-Dade and Monroe
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or visit 211 to find local help with food, shelter, legal services, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211miami.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource South Florida Monroe County Centers
106040 Overseas Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 225, Key Largo, FL 33037
Help here
- Job search and employment helpJob seekers can get help with resumes, job searches, and job readiness.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcesfl.com
State office
Monroe County Tax Collector Driver License Services
1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesResidents can apply for or renew a Florida driver license or identification card in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroetaxcollector.com
Library · County office
Monroe County Public Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library collections, internet access, and educational programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on keyslibraries.org
Monroe County, Florida website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Monroe County, closest to the center of Key West first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Star of the Sea Outreach Mission
2.5 miles from the center of Key West5640 Maloney Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 3 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Big Coppitt First Baptist Church
7.3 miles from the center of Key West200 Avenue F, Big Coppitt, FL 33040
Hours
- Thu2 PM to 6 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Peter Catholic Church
28 miles from the center of Key West31300 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources)
44 miles from the center of Key West3010 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Monroe County
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
Cities and towns in Monroe 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
Talk to a person
- 211 of Miami-Dade and Monroe
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