Worthington Springs

Local offices in Worthington Springs

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Worthington Springs Town Hall

  11933 SW 36th Drive, Worthington Springs, FL 32697

  Help here

  • Town services and recordsContact the town clerk for help with town services, public records, or fair housing questions.
  Call 386-496-1006DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Worthington Springs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Santa Fe Baptist Church

  3.7 miles from the center of Worthington Springs

  7505 NW County Road 236, Alachua, FL 32615

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 386-462-7541Directions

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

• Food pantry

  First Baptist Church of Alachua

  11 miles from the center of Worthington Springs

  14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615

  Hours

  • Sat8:30 AM to 10:06 AM (3rd of the month)
  Call 352-665-7371Directions

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

• Food pantry

  St Madeleine Community

  14 miles from the center of Worthington Springs

  23678 NW 184th RD, High Springs, FL 32643

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 1 PM
  Call 386-454-1000Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Bethlehem United Methodist

  14 miles from the center of Worthington Springs

  835 SW Bethlehem Ave, Ft. White, FL 32038

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 352-745-1826Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Young Marines

  18 miles from the center of Worthington Springs

  17579 SW State Road 47, Ft. White, FL 32038

  Hours

  • Tue10:30 AM to 1 PM
  Call 386-867-1380Directions

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

• Food pantry

  True Vine Ministry Inc.

  18 miles from the center of Worthington Springs

  422 Saint Clair ST, Starke, FL 32091

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 904-964-9462Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Worthington Springs

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

Job help near Worthington Springs

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 Worthington Springs. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  CareerSource North Central Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  925 North Temple Ave, Suite C, Starke, FL 32091

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00

  Call 904-964-8092DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource North Central Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  1112 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

  Hours: 8:00-5:00 Mon-Wed and Fri Thur.- 10:00-5:00

  Call 352-955-2245DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 2, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerSource North Central Florida

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  180 East Duval Street, Lake City, FL 32055

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00

  Call 386-243-6647DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 3, 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 Union County

Worthington Springs is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Florida Department of Health in Union County WIC

  495 E Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers eligible families healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals.
  Call 386-496-3211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Florida 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for needs like food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fl211.org

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Union County

  495 E Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054

  Help here

  • County health servicesContact the health department about local health services and appointments.
  Call 386-496-3211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Court Services

  55 West Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054

  Help here

  • Court self-help forms and court servicesAsk the Clerk’s Office about court procedures, child support payments, or self-help forms.
  Call 386-496-3711DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging

  301 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource assistanceCall for information and help finding aging and disability services for Union County residents.
  Call 800-262-2243DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Union County Emergency Management

  58 NW 1st Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for emergencies in Union County.
  Call 386-496-4300DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Union 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