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Local offices in Panama City
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org
Human services · City office
Housing and Community Services
501 Harrison Avenue, Room 206, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Housing and social servicesAsk about city programs and resources for affordable housing, home repairs, and basic needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacity.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 housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacityhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing and Customer Service
501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32402
Help here
- Water, wastewater, and garbage accountsGet help starting or changing city utility service and paying water, wastewater, or garbage bills.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacity.gov
Utilities · City office
Public Works Call Center
501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Report a city service issueCall the city call center to report water, sewer, street, or other public works concerns.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacity.gov
Library · Regional office
Bay County Public Library
898 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Library services and programsUse the library for books, digital resources, public computers, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwrls.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help reaching city departments and finding city services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacity.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Culture and Recreation
501 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, sports, events, parks, and recreation facilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacity.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Panama City first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
First Baptist Church of Panama City
0.7 miles from the center of Panama City601 Grace Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Rebuild Bay County
1.4 miles from the center of Panama City819 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
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
A Hand Up International
1.4 miles from the center of Panama City819 E 11th ST, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Sat7 AM to 2 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grace Presbyterian Church Grace's Care
2 miles from the center of Panama City1415 Airport RD, Panama City, FL 32405
Hours
- Thu8:15 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Andrew Christian Care Center
2.2 miles from the center of Panama City3101a 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
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Shepherd's Gate Church
29 miles from the center of Panama City1915 Ferguson RD, Chipley, FL 32428
Hours
- Sat6 AM to 9 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Panama City
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 the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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 North 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
Tri-County Community Council, Inc.
302 North Oklahoma Street P.O. Box 1210, Bonifay, FL 32425
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Panama City
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
CareerSource Gulf Coast
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
3.3 miles away
3016 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405
Hours: 8-4:30 CST Mon-Fri
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 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 Bay County
Panama City 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountyfl.gov
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 Northwest Florida
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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