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Local offices in Sunrise
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Sunrise Social Services
Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
- Social service referrals and emergency helpThe City social worker helps residents find assistance and may provide emergency food or medical equipment.
- Recreation fee waiversEligible residents can ask the social worker about fee waivers for some youth recreation programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Housing help · City office
Sunrise Community Development
10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
- Homeowner housing assistanceThe City offers housing programs for eligible Sunrise homeowners, including home repair assistance when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Utilities · City office
Sunrise Public Service and Billing
10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceResidents can ask questions about water and other City utility billing or service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Utilities · City office
Sunrise Utilities Department
777 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33325
Help here
- Water, wastewater, and utility emergenciesResidents can contact Utilities about water and wastewater service or report an urgent utility problem.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Older adults · City office
Sunrise Senior Center
10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
- Senior programs and supportResidents age 55 and older can find programs, support groups, classes, and help connecting with City services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Library · County office
Dan Pearl Branch Library
10500 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit this Broward County library branch to use its books, computers, study area, and meeting room.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Local office · City office
Sunrise City Hall Information Desk
10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
- General city informationCall or visit for general information about City of Sunrise services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Sunrise Leisure Services
10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsResidents can get information about City parks, recreation programs, activities, and facility rentals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sunrisefl.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Sunrise first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Sunrise Church of God of Prophecy
0.7 miles from the center of Sunrise7730 W Oakland Park BLVD, Sunrise, FL 33351
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
LifePoint Church
0.7 miles from the center of Sunrise8900 NW 44th ST, Sunrise, FL 33351
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Church of Sunrise
2 miles from the center of Sunrise6401 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL 33313
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 1:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Eglise de Dieu Deliverance
2.8 miles from the center of Sunrise6901 NW 70th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321
Hours
- Wed7 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Eliathah SDA Church
3 miles from the center of Sunrise7550 N University DR, Tamarac, FL 33321
Hours
- Wed6 PM to 8:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
All Nations New Testament
3.4 miles from the center of Sunrise4351 W Oakland Park BLVD, Laud Lakes, FL 33313
Hours
- Thu1 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sunrise
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 South Florida
2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL 33023
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
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South 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
Broward County
900 N.W. 31st Avenue, Suite 3100, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Broward County
Sunrise is in Broward County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Sheridan WIC Center
7261 Sheridan St., Suite 220, Hollywood, FL 33024
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programApply for food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support if you qualify.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broward.floridahealth.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Broward County Housing Authority
4780 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
Help here
- Rental assistance and housing counselingAsk about rental assistance, affordable housing, and housing counseling programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bchafl.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health programs and clinic information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on broward.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Broward County Law Library and Self Help Equal Access Center
201 SE 6th St., North Wing, Room 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Help here
- Legal information and self-help resourcesUse legal research tools and find court forms and other resources for representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on browardclerk.org
Human services · Regional office
211 Broward
Help here
- Community resource and crisis referralsCall or connect online any time for crisis support and help finding local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211-broward.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL 33351
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adrcbroward.org
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 Broward
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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