DeFuniak Springs
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Local offices in DeFuniak Springs
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Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with water, sewer, natural gas, and utility bills or start service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on defuniaksprings.net
Local office · City office
City Hall
1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city services, public records, and city information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on defuniaksprings.net
Older adults · City office
Life Enrichment Center
312 College Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Help here
- Senior programs and activitiesAdults can visit for senior activities, social programs, and community events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on defuniaksprings.net
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Okaloosa Walton DeFuniak Springs Resource Room
761 North 20th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job search and career services by appointment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careersourceokaloosawalton.com
State office
Division of Drivers License, DeFuniak Springs
571 US Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesVisit for Florida driver license and identification card services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on waltontaxcollector.com
Library · City office
Walton-DeFuniak Library
3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on defuniaksprings.net
Parks and recreation · City office
DeFuniak Springs Community Center
361 North 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Help here
- Community center facility requestsAsk the city about requesting the community center for a gathering or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on defuniaksprings.net
City of DeFuniak Springs website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of DeFuniak Springs first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Cornerstone Church Food Pantry
3.1 miles from the center of DeFuniak Springs2044 State Highway 83, Defuniak SPGS, FL 32433
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Project Hope Recovery Center
22 miles from the center of DeFuniak Springs3690 Highway 90 E, Crestview, FL 32539
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Caring & Sharing of South Walton
24 miles from the center of DeFuniak Springs112 Lynn DR, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sharing and Caring
25 miles from the center of DeFuniak Springs104 Bullock BLVD, Niceville, FL 32578
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Niceville Catholic Outreach
25 miles from the center of DeFuniak Springs1200 Valparaiso BLVD, Niceville, FL 32578
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Live Oak Baptist Church
26 miles from the center of DeFuniak Springs4565 Live Oak Church RD, Crestview, FL 32539
Hours
- Thu1 PM to 2 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve DeFuniak Springs
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 the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Legal Services of North 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
Tri-County Community Council, Inc.
302 North Oklahoma Street P.O. Box 1210, Bonifay, FL 32425
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Walton County
DeFuniak Springs is in Walton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Walton County WIC
362 State Highway 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walton.floridahealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Northwest Florida
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, health care, and other local support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org
Housing help · Regional office
DeFuniak Springs Housing Authority
120 Oerting Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing options for people with low incomes.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywaltonfl.gov
Housing help · County office
Walton County Housing Authority HUD/Section 8
76 North 6th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Help here
- Section 8 rental assistanceAsk about Section 8 rental assistance vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywaltonfl.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Walton County
362 State Highway 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Help here
- County public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and clinic information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on walton.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Walton County Clerk of Courts Self-Help Center
Help here
- Court self-help informationFind court forms and information for people handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on waltonclerkfl.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 Northwest Florida
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