Citrus County
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Local offices in Citrus County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
WIC Services Only - Inverness
130 Montgomery Ave., Inverness, FL 34450
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrus.floridahealth.gov
State office
WIC Services - Lecanto
3700 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrus.floridahealth.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid Florida Community Services
1649 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Energy and weatherization assistanceEligible households can ask about help with energy bills and making their homes more energy efficient.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mfcs.us.com
Housing help · County office
Citrus County Housing Services
2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Housing and utility helpResidents can ask about rental help, home repair programs, and emergency energy assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusbocc.com
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Citrus County
3700 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrus.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · Regional office
Citrus County Self-Help Office
Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Ave., 3rd Floor, Room 1-346, Inverness, FL 34450
Help here
- Court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get procedural help with the first steps in family law cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on circuit5.org
Human services · County office
Citrus County Community Services
2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, in-home care, respite, and other senior programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusbocc.com
Older adults · Regional office
Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging)
Help here
- Elder HelplineOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for screenings and referrals to local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org
Veterans · County office
Citrus County Veteran Services
2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help filing claims for federal, state, and local benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusbocc.com
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Citrus County 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsResidents can call any time to find local help with food, housing, work, health, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrusunitedway.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion - Citrus County Career Center
683 S. Adolph Point, Lecanto, FL 34461
Help here
- Job seeker servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, building skills, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourceclm.com
State office
Citrus County Tax Collector
210 N. Apopka Ave., Suite 100, Inverness, FL 34450
Help here
- Driver license servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver license and update license details at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citrustc.us
Library · County office
Citrus County Library System
425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card and use books, digital resources, programs, and research help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on citruslibraries.org
Citrus County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Citrus County, closest to the center of Inverness first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Let's Feed Citrus
2.3 miles from the center of Inverness1174 Plaza PL, Inverness, FL 34450
Hours
- Wed8 AM to 10:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Citrus County Family Resource Center
5.4 miles from the center of Inverness3660 N Carl G Rose Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tue9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Floral City
7.2 miles from the center of Inverness8545 E Magnolia ST, Floral City, FL 34436
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Beverly Hills
9.3 miles from the center of Inverness4950 N Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Bank
12 miles from the center of Inverness5259 W Cardinal ST, Homosassa, FL 34446
Hours
- Mon6 AM to 2 PM
- Tue6 AM to 2 PM
- Wed6 AM to 2 PM
- Thu6 AM to 2 PM
- Fri6 AM to 2 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Auroveda Citrus
14 miles from the center of Inverness3544 S Suncoast BLVD, Homosassa, FL 34448
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Citrus County
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 Tampa Bay
3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
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
Community Legal Services of Mid-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
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. d/b/a You Thrive Florida
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Citrus 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of Citrus County 211
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