Howey-in-the-Hills
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Local offices in Howey-in-the-Hills
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Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
101 N. Palm Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
Help here
- Water and solid waste billsPay your water and solid waste bills or ask the town about your utility account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howey.org
Local office · City office
Town Hall
101 N. Palm Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
Help here
- Town services and public recordsContact Town Hall for help reaching town departments or requesting public records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howey.org
Library · City office
Marianne Beck Memorial Library
112 W. Central Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
Help here
- Library services and programsBorrow books, use public computers, and take part in library programs for children and adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on howey.org
Town of Howey-in-the-Hills website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Howey-in-the-Hills first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Christian Care Center Benevolence
9.7 miles from the center of Howey-in-the-Hills118 N 14th ST, Leesburg, FL 34748
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Lake Cares Food Pantry
9.9 miles from the center of Howey-in-the-Hills4500 N County Road 19a, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Hours
- Wed2:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul Catholic Church
10 miles from the center of Howey-in-the-Hills1321 Sunshine Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Logos Christian Fellowship
10 miles from the center of Howey-in-the-Hills8839 County Road 44, Leesburg, FL 34788
Hours
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM (4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Joining Hands
10 miles from the center of Howey-in-the-Hills130 S Lone Oak DR, Leesburg, FL 34748
Hours
- Fri8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Neighborhood Center of S Lake
10 miles from the center of Howey-in-the-Hills14727 Timber Village RD, Groveland, FL 34736
Hours
- Thu1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Howey-in-the-Hills
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
Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.
501 N. Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726-4111
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lake County
Howey-in-the-Hills is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Child Support
550 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778
Help here
- Child support case servicesThe Clerk's Office helps residents with local child support case records, filings, and payments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyclerkfl.gov
State office
Florida Department of Health in Lake County WIC
1904 Griffin Road, Leesburg, FL 34748
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with healthy foods, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lake.floridahealth.gov
Housing help · County office
Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services
Help here
- Housing and rental assistance programsThe county offers housing programs and rental assistance when application periods are open.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyfl.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Lake County
16140 US Hwy 441, Eustis, FL 32726
Help here
- Public health clinicsThe health department provides immunizations, family planning, disease testing, and other clinic services at local health centers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lake.floridahealth.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Lake County
Help here
- Community resource referralResidents can call 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, safety, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org
Older adults · Regional office
Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging)
100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301, Gainesville, FL 32607
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for information and help finding local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.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
- 211 Lake County
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