Fernandina Beach
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Local offices in Fernandina Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Fernandina Beach Housing Authority
1300 Hickory Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable public housing and housing assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fernandinabeachha.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Department
1180 S. 5th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Help here
- City utility billsPay your city utility bill or ask staff about your account.
- Help with city utility billsCall the Salvation Army to ask about help paying a city utility bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fbfl.us
Older adults · Nonprofit
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center
1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can visit for weekday meals, activities, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nassaucountycoa.org
Library · County office
Fernandina Beach Branch Library
25 N. 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and ask staff for help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nassaureads.com
Local office · City office
Fernandina Beach City Hall
204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Help here
- City government servicesVisit City Hall for help contacting city departments and accessing city services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fbfl.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Atlantic Recreation Center
2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Help here
- Recreation programsRegister for city recreation programs and activities for adults and seniors.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fbfl.us
City of Fernandina Beach website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Fernandina Beach first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Oceanway Assembly of God
17 miles from the center of Fernandina Beach12240 Sago Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Hours
- Mon2 PM to 5 PM (1st and 2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Global Relief NEFL Food Pantry
Global Relief NEFL
18 miles from the center of Fernandina Beach1030 Baisden Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 1:30 PM (3rd of the month)
What to bring: Emergency food crisis needs by appointment only
Listed on globalreliefnefl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Truth in Love Ministries
20 miles from the center of Fernandina Beach1989 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Hours
- Wed10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Forward Christian Center
21 miles from the center of Fernandina Beach10934 Lem Turner RD, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pleasant Grove Church
24 miles from the center of Fernandina Beach5644 Trout River BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 11 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Fellowship Ministries
24 miles from the center of Fernandina Beach3302 Evergreen Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fernandina 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
Feeding Northeast Florida
5245 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32254
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
Three Rivers 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
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, Inc.
P.O. Box 52025, Jacksonville, FL 32201
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nassau County
Fernandina Beach is in Nassau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
United Way 211 of Northeast Florida
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time for free referrals to local food, housing, health, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynefl.org
State office
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County WIC, Yulee Clinic
86014 Pages Dairy Road, Yulee, FL 32097
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, caregivers, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassau.floridahealth.gov
State office
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County WIC, Callahan Clinic
45377 N. Mickler Street, Callahan, FL 32011
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, caregivers, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassau.floridahealth.gov
State office
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County WIC, Hilliard Clinic
37203 Pecan Street, Hilliard, FL 32046
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant people, caregivers, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassau.floridahealth.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County
Help here
- County public health servicesContact the county health department to find local clinic and public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassau.floridahealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
ElderSource, Area Agency on Aging of Northeast Florida
10688 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resource supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get connected to local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myeldersource.org
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
- Florida 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