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Local offices in Santa Rosa County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County WIC, Milton
5527 Stewart Street, Milton, FL 32570
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santarosa.floridahealth.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Northwest Florida
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynwfl.org
Housing help · County office
Santa Rosa County Housing Department
6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, FL 32583
Help here
- Homebuyer assistance programsCheck whether county homebuyer assistance is available and learn how to apply through a participating lender.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santarosa.fl.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County
5527 Stewart Street, Milton, FL 32570
Help here
- County public health servicesGet public health services such as immunizations, family planning, testing, and health records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santarosa.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Santa Rosa County Law Library
6865 Caroline Street, 2nd Floor, Room 218, Milton, FL 32570
Help here
- Legal information and researchUse legal reference materials to learn about court procedures and represent yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on flcourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging
5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsCall the Elder Helpline to find local services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwflaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Santa Rosa County Veterans Services
6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Suite 204, Milton, FL 32583
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing VA benefit claims and finding out about Florida veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santarosa.fl.gov
Emergency help · County office
Santa Rosa County Emergency Management
4499 Pine Forest Road, Milton, FL 32583
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information, sign up for alerts, and learn how to prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santarosa.fl.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Escarosa Milton Career Center
5725 Highway US-90, Milton, FL 32583
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, planning a career, and finding job training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceescarosa.com
State office
Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Milton Office
6495 Caroline Street, Suite E, Milton, FL 32570
Help here
- Driver license servicesApply for or renew a Florida driver license in person by appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on srctc.com
Library · County office
Santa Rosa County Library System
6275 Dogwood Drive, Milton, FL 32570
Help here
- Library materials and informationGet a library card and use books, computers, online resources, and other library services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on santarosa.fl.gov
Santa Rosa County, Florida website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Santa Rosa County, closest to the center of Milton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Marys Episocpal
1 mile from the center of Milton6849 Oak ST, Milton, FL 32570
Hours
- Thu8 AM to 9 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Immanuel Baptist Church
6.1 miles from the center of Milton4187 Highway 90, Pace, FL 32571
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 10:45 AM
- Wed8:30 AM to 10:45 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Woodbine Church
7.6 miles from the center of Milton5200 Woodbine RD, Pace, FL 32571
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
12 miles from the center of Milton7979 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32514
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Northwest Florida Community Outreach, Inc.
12 miles from the center of Milton9191 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
Hours
- Fri5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pineview Methodist Church
14 miles from the center of Milton1400 Pineview Church RD, Jay, FL 32565
Hours
- Fri8:30 AM to 11 AM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Santa Rosa 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 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 Santa Rosa County
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 Escarosa
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
5.4 miles away
5723 Highway US-90, Milton, FL 32583
Hours: Mon-Fri Mon-Fri 8 AM – 4 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 Escarosa
6913 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504
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.
Cities and towns in Santa Rosa 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
- 2-1-1 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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