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Local offices in Boca Raton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Customer Care Team / Water Billing
201 W Palmetto Park Road, Suite 152, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Help here
- Water billing and account helpGet help with water bills, payments, and water account changes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myboca.us
Library · City office
Boca Raton Public Library
400 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432; 1501 NW Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Help here
- Library cards, materials, and programsGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, and join library programs and classes.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myboca.us
Local office · City office
Boca Raton City Hall
201 W Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding city services and department contacts.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myboca.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation Services
201 W Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation classes, camps, sports, and other programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myboca.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Boca Raton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Boca Helping Hands
1.2 miles from the center of Boca Raton1500 NW 1st CT, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Deerfield Beach SDA Church
3.5 miles from the center of Boca Raton350 NW 1st Ter, Deerfield BCH, FL 33441
Hours
- Mon3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Jacobson Family Food Pantry
5.5 miles from the center of Boca Raton430 S Congress Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 3 PM
- Tue9 AM to 3 PM
- Wed9 AM to 3 PM
- Thu9 AM to 3 PM
- Fri9 AM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Serepta French SDA
5.7 miles from the center of Boca Raton710 S Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
CROS Ministries Delray Beach Pantry
6 miles from the center of Boca Raton141 SW 12th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church (Boca Helping Hands Mobile Pantry)
6.1 miles from the center of Boca Raton5780 Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33484
Hours
- Thu3 PM to 5 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Boca Raton
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
Florida Rural Legal Services, 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
Palm Beach County
810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-0700
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Palm Beach County
Boca Raton 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on palmbeach.floridahealth.gov
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 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
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.
Call 988Text 988