South Bay

Local offices in South Bay

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · County office

  Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department, South Bay

  335 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingContact the department about water or sewer bills and service.
  Call 877-477-1305DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southbaycity.com

• Local office · City office

  South Bay City Hall

  335 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493

  Help here

  • City services and assistanceVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions.Read more
  Call 561-996-6751DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southbaycity.com

• Library · County office

  Clarence E. Anthony Branch, Palm Beach County Library System

  375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers, and attend library programs.
  Call 561-992-8393DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pbclibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  South Bay Parks and Recreation

  105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493

  Help here

  • Community center and recreationAsk about city recreation programs and reserving the Esther E. Berry Community Center.
  Call 561-996-1155DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southbaycity.com

City of South Bay website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of South Bay first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Mt. Calvary 1st Baptist Church

  2 miles from the center of South Bay

  180 SW 10th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493

  Hours

  • Wed1 PM to 3 PM
  Call 561-261-7175Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Federation of Families-South Bay

  2.2 miles from the center of South Bay

  101 NW 1st Ave, South Bay, FL 33493

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 1 PM (2nd of the month)
  Call 561-518-7997Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Federation of Families -Belle Glade

  3.7 miles from the center of South Bay

  19 Everglades ST, Belle Glade, FL 33430

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 6 PM
  Call 561-644-4440Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Dot & Ruby Helping Hand

  3.8 miles from the center of South Bay

  227 SW 6th ST, Belle Glade, FL 33430

  Hours

  • Sat8 AM to 12 PM
  Call 561-983-3744Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Lighthouse Cafe of the Glades

  3.9 miles from the center of South Bay

  400 SW Avenue B PL, Belle Glade, FL 33430

  Hours

  • Mon8 AM to 9 AM
  • Tue8 AM to 9 AM
  • Wed8 AM to 9 AM
  • Thu8 AM to 9 AM
  • Fri8 AM to 9 AM
  Call 561-993-7020Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Farm Worker Coordinator Council

  4 miles from the center of South Bay

  233 W Avenue A Ste D, Belle Glades, FL 33430

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 5 PM
  Call 561-992-0603Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve South Bay

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near South Bay

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in South Bay. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Palm Beach County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.2 miles away

  1085 South Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430-7106

  Hours: 8-5 Mon-Thur and Fri 9-5

  Call 561-829-2040DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Southwest Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  205 W C Owen Avenue, Suite 170, Clewiston, FL 33440

  Hours: 8-5 Monday-Friday

  Call 863-983-6138DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource Southwest Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 miles away

  205 W C Owen Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440

  Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

  Call 863-983-6138DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

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 Palm Beach County

South Bay is in Palm Beach County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Palm Beach County Human Services

  810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

  Help here

  • Self-sufficiency servicesResidents can get help with eligible emergency needs, economic stability, and self-sufficiency.
  • Homeless servicesResidents who are homeless can contact the county to find help and services.
  Call 561-904-2537DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on discover.pbc.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, health, housing, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211pbtc.org

• Public health · State office

  Greenacres WIC Center

  5985 10th Avenue North, Greenacres, FL 33463

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible women, infants, and children can get food and nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 561-357-6007DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbeach.floridahealth.gov

• Public health · State office

  West Palm Beach Health Center WIC

  1150 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible women, infants, and children can get food and nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 561-357-6007DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbeach.floridahealth.gov

• Public health · State office

  Delray Beach Health Center WIC

  225 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible women, infants, and children can get food and nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 561-357-6007DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbeach.floridahealth.gov

• Public health · State office

  Jupiter Auxiliary Health Center WIC

  6405 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible women, infants, and children can get food and nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 561-357-6007DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbeach.floridahealth.gov

Everything in Palm Beach 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