Cocoa Beach
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Local offices in Cocoa Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water Reclamation Department
1600 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Help here
- Sewer and reclaimed water serviceContact the department about city sewer and reclaimed water service.
- Garbage and stormwater feesContact the department for help with city garbage and stormwater fees.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcocoabeach.com
Local office · City office
Cocoa Beach City Hall
2 S. Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments, services, and public information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcocoabeach.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Offenhauser Recreation Center
321 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesThe center offers recreation programs, classes, and activities for residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcocoabeach.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cocoa Beach first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Our Savior Catholic Church / St. Vincent de Paul
3.5 miles from the center of Cocoa Beach130 Cleveland Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 1 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 1 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christ Lutheran Church
4 miles from the center of Cocoa Beach7511 N Atlantic Ave, Cpe Canaveral, FL 32920
Hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd of the month)
- Sat9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grace United Methodist Church
5 miles from the center of Cocoa Beach65 Needle BLVD, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Church of Merritt Island
5 miles from the center of Cocoa Beach345 Magnolia Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Hours
- Mon6:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grace Fellowship of Brevard, Inc.
6.1 miles from the center of Cocoa Beach3420 Murrell RD, Rockledge, FL 32955
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Central Brevard Sharing Center
7.6 miles from the center of Cocoa Beach113 Aurora ST, Cocoa, FL 32922
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cocoa Beach
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
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Central Florida, Inc.
411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
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
Brevard County
415 Stone St Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center, Cocoa, FL 32922-7403
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brevard County
Cocoa Beach is in Brevard County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Viera Clinic
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic offers immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with healthy foods, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brevard.floridahealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Senior Resource Alliance
3319 Maguire Boulevard, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32803
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities can get information about services and support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorresourcealliance.org
Child support · County office
Brevard County Clerk of Court, Child Support
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
Help here
- Child support case helpThe clerk's office handles child support payment records and helps with case questions and enforcement services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brevardclerk.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia, Palm Bay Career Center
5275 Babcock Street NE, Suite 8B, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with finding work, career planning, and training resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcebfv.com
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 Brevard
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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