Mascotte

Local offices in Mascotte

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of Mascotte Utility Billing

  100 E Myers Boulevard, Mascotte, FL 34753

  Help here

  • Utility bills and accountsPay a city utility bill or ask for help with a utility account.Apply online
  Call 352-557-8888DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmascotte.com

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  100 E Myers Blvd, Mascotte, FL 34753

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
  Call 352-557-8888DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmascotte.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Mascotte Parks and Recreation

  121 N Sunset Avenue, Mascotte, FL 34753

  Help here

  • Recreation programsFind city recreation activities and classes, including programs held at the Civic Center.
  Call 352-557-8812DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmascotte.com

City of Mascotte website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Mascotte first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Dorcas' Way Community Outreach

  1.9 miles from the center of Mascotte

  15 N Bay Lake Ave, Mascotte, FL 34753

  Hours

  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM
  Call 321-355-0405Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Neighborhood Center of S Lake

  5.4 miles from the center of Mascotte

  14727 Timber Village RD, Groveland, FL 34736

  Hours

  • Thu1 PM to 4 PM
  Call 352-429-1200Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Grand Harvest Community Development

  9.5 miles from the center of Mascotte

  486 NW 9th Ave, Webster, FL 33597

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 3 PM
  • Sat12 PM to 3 PM
  Call 304-380-0337Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Bushnell Methodist Church

  13 miles from the center of Mascotte

  221 W Noble Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 352-793-3221Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Joining Hands

  14 miles from the center of Mascotte

  130 S Lone Oak DR, Leesburg, FL 34748

  Hours

  • Fri8:30 AM to 10:30 AM (2nd of the month)
  Call 352-408-3796Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Christian Care Center Benevolence

  14 miles from the center of Mascotte

  118 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
  Call 352-787-5289Directions

  Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mascotte

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lake County

Mascotte 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
  Call 352-742-4140DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 352-771-5559DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 352-742-6540Website

  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
  Call 352-589-6424DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 844-987-0586Website

  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.
  Call 800-262-2243DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org

Everything in Lake 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