Raiford
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Local offices in Raiford
We have not checked Raiford on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Raiford first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
True Vine Ministry Inc.
12 miles from the center of Raiford422 Saint Clair ST, Starke, FL 32091
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Starke Church of God By Faith
12 miles from the center of Raiford730 Old Lawtey RD, Starke, FL 32091
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 11:30 AM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Santa Fe Baptist Church
17 miles from the center of Raiford7505 NW County Road 236, Alachua, FL 32615
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Children's Home Society Wilkinson Jr. High
18 miles from the center of Raiford5025 County Road 218, Middleburg, FL 32068
Hours
- Thu5 PM to 6:15 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Church of Middleburg
22 miles from the center of Raiford2645 Blanding BLVD, Middleburg, FL 32068
Hours
- Tue9 AM to 11 AM
- Thu9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Baldwin
23 miles from the center of Raiford97 Center ST S, Baldwin, FL 32234
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Raiford
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
Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc.
1171 Nobles Ferry Road NW, #2, Live Oak, FL 32064
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Union County
Raiford is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Florida Department of Health in Union County WIC
495 E Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers eligible families healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on union.floridahealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
Florida 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for needs like food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fl211.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Union County
495 E Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054
Help here
- County health servicesContact the health department about local health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on union.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Court Services
55 West Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054
Help here
- Court self-help forms and court servicesAsk the Clerk’s Office about court procedures, child support payments, or self-help forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unionclerk.com
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
301 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
Help here
- Aging and disability resource assistanceCall for information and help finding aging and disability services for Union County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org
Emergency help · County office
Union County Emergency Management
58 NW 1st Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for emergencies in Union County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncounty-fl.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
- 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