Palm Bay
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Local offices in Palm Bay
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing and Community Development
120 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about the city’s housing programs, including home repair and homebuyer assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbayfl.gov
Utilities · City office
Utilities Customer Service
120 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help paying a city utility bill, starting or stopping service, or reporting a utility problem.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbayfl.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Brevard
Help here
- Community helpline and referralsCall 2-1-1 any time for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and crisis resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211brevard.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Greater Palm Bay Senior Activity Center
1275 Culver Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Help here
- Senior activitiesVisit for activities, exercise, learning, and social events for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbayfl.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Palm Bay Career Center
5275 Babcock Street NE, Suite 8B, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet free help with job searches, resumes, career planning, training, and reemployment benefit claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcebfv.com
State office · County office
Brevard County Tax Collector, Palm Bay Office
450 Cogan Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
Help here
- Driver licensesVisit for Florida driver license services and related motorist services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brevardtaxcollector.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation Department
1502 Port Malabar Boulevard NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city recreation programs, athletic leagues, events, and facility rentals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbayfl.gov
City of Palm Bay, Florida website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Palm Bay first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Loaves and Fishes Community Kitchen
3 miles from the center of Palm Bay300 Malabar RD Se, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 2 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Grace
3 miles from the center of Palm Bay300 Malabar RD Se, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hands for Healing
4 miles from the center of Palm Bay1025 Emerson DR Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Hours
- Tue11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lockmar Baptist Church
4.5 miles from the center of Palm Bay700 Emerson DR Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bethel Abundant Life Ministries
5.3 miles from the center of Palm Bay1081 Port Malabar BLVD Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Hours
- Sat10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
God's Pantry
6.7 miles from the center of Palm Bay2220 Port Malabar BLVD Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Palm Bay
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 Food Bank Of Central Florida, Inc.
411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
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
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, 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
Brevard County
415 Stone St Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center, Cocoa, FL 32922-7403
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brevard County
Palm Bay is in Brevard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Viera Clinic
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic offers immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with healthy foods, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brevard.floridahealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Resource Alliance
3319 Maguire Boulevard, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32803
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities can get information about services and support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorresourcealliance.org
Child support · County office
Brevard County Clerk of Court, Child Support
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Help here
- Child support case helpThe clerk's office handles child support payment records and helps with case questions and enforcement services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brevardclerk.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia, Palm Bay Career Center
5275 Babcock Street NE, Suite 8B, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with finding work, career planning, and training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcebfv.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
- 211 Brevard
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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