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Local offices in Pensacola
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · Nonprofit
United Way of West Florida 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, childcare, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org
Housing help · City office
City of Pensacola Housing Department
420 W. Chase St., Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about rental assistance, homebuyer help, or home repairs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpensacola.com
Utilities · City office
Pensacola Energy Customer Service
Reus and Government streets, adjacent to City Hall, Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
- Natural gas bills and serviceContact customer service about city natural gas bills and account services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpensacola.com
Older adults · City office
Bayview Senior Center
2000 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
- Senior recreation programsVisit the senior center for recreation and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpensacola.com
Local office · City office
Pensacola 311 Citizen Support Network
222 W. Main St., Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
- Non-emergency city service requestsCall 311 to ask for help with non-emergency city service requests.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpensacola.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Escarosa Pensacola Career Center
6913 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding career training.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceescarosa.com
Library · Regional office
Pensacola Library
239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for library materials and public library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywfpl.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
222 W. Main St., Fourth Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, sports, camps, and activities for residents.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpensacola.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Pensacola first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Jordan Street Seventh Day Adventist Church
0.9 miles from the center of Pensacola1216 E Hernandez ST, Pensacola, FL 32503
Hours
- Tue3 PM to 4:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ecomfort, Inc.
2.9 miles from the center of Pensacola2202 N Pace BLVD, Pensacola, FL 32505
Hours
- Tue7 AM to 9 AM
- Thu7 AM to 9 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Brownsville Assembly of God
3.9 miles from the center of Pensacola3100 W Desoto ST, Pensacola, FL 32505
Hours
- Wed7 AM to 9 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
4.6 miles from the center of Pensacola7979 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32514
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Revelation Christian Ministries
5.6 miles from the center of Pensacola2400 W Michigan Ave Ste 21, Pensacola, FL 32526
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church
6.1 miles from the center of Pensacola1030 N 57th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32506
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pensacola
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
Community Action Program Committee, Inc.
2501 W. Wright Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Escambia County
Pensacola is in Escambia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County WIC, Fairfield Service Center
1295 W. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambia.floridahealth.gov
State office
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County WIC, Northside Service Center
8390 North Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32534
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambia.floridahealth.gov
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
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County
1295 W. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501
Help here
- Community health servicesThe health department provides family health, immunization, dental, and infectious disease services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on escambia.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Escambia County Law Library
M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502-5773
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal materials and research resources at the public law library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flcourts.gov
Human services · County office
Escambia County Neighborhood & Human Services
221 Palafox Place, 4th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myescambia.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
- United Way of West Florida 211
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