Wewahitchka

Local offices in Wewahitchka

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

• Utilities · City office

  Wewahitchka Water Utility

  211 N Hwy 71, Wewahitchka, FL 32465

  Help here

  • Water and sewer utility informationContact City Hall for information about city utility rates and service.
  Call 850-639-2605DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Wewahitchka City Hall

  211 N Hwy 71, Wewahitchka, FL 32465

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall with questions about city services, public records, or city government.
  Call 850-639-2605DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Wewahitchka Senior/Community Building

  314 N 3rd St, Wewahitchka, FL 32465

  Help here

  • City meetings and community buildingResidents can attend City Commission meetings at this building.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Charles Whitehead Public Library

  314 North Second Street, Wewahitchka, FL 32465

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services.
  Call 850-639-2419DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Wewahitchka website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Innovative Charities Calhoun

  21 miles from the center of Wewahitchka

  12122 SR 20 W, Clarksville, FL 32430

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 11 AM
  Call 850-573-3231Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Career Source Gulf Coast

  22 miles from the center of Wewahitchka

  401 Peters ST, Port ST Joe, FL 32456

  Hours

  • Tue1 PM to 3 PM (2nd of the month)
  Call 850-730-1440Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Two Fish Food Market (First UMC of Port St. Joe)

  23 miles from the center of Wewahitchka

  212 Williams Ave, Port ST Joe, FL 32456

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 904-472-8949Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Innovative Charities

  24 miles from the center of Wewahitchka

  10405 NW Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL 32321

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd of the month)
  Call 850-573-3231Directions

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

• Food pantry

  A Hand Up International

  27 miles from the center of Wewahitchka

  819 E 11th ST, Panama City, FL 32401

  Hours

  • Sat7 AM to 2 PM
  Call 850-541-3668Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Rebuild Bay County

  27 miles from the center of Wewahitchka

  819 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
  Call 850-481-1357Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Wewahitchka

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

Offices for all of Gulf County

Wewahitchka is in Gulf County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Gulf County

  2475 Garrison Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32456

  Help here

  • County health servicesContact the county health department about local public health services.Read more
  • WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.Read more
  Call 850-227-1276DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Gulf County Clerk of Court

  1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Room 148, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

  Help here

  • Family law and child support clerk servicesContact the clerk's office for family law, child support, and dependency court matters.
  Call 850-229-6112DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfclerk.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Gulf County Senior Citizens Association

  120 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

  Help here

  • Senior servicesContact the association about services and programs that support older adults.
  Call 850-229-8466DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Advantage Aging Solutions

  2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpCall the Elder Helpline to learn about aging, disability, and caregiver services available in Gulf County.
  Call 850-488-0055DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on advantageaging.org

• Veterans · County office

  Gulf County Veterans' Service Office

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for benefits for veterans and their families.
  Call 850-229-6125Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfcounty-fl.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Gulf County Emergency Management

  1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local hazards, prepare for emergencies, and sign up for county alerts.
  Call 850-229-9110DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gulfcounty-fl.gov

Everything in Gulf 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