Welaka

Local offices in Welaka

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

• Utilities · City office

  Welaka Utility Department

  400 4th Avenue, Welaka, FL 32193

  Help here

  • Utility bills and water or sewer problemsPay a utility bill online or at the Town Hall drop box, or call the town about water and sewer service.
  Call 386-467-9800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on welaka-fl.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Town Hall Recreation Area

  400 4th Avenue, Welaka, FL 32193

  Help here

  • Public recreationUse the public courts, fitness circuit, playground, picnic area, and other outdoor facilities.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on welaka-fl.gov

• Local office · City office

  Welaka Town Hall

  400 4th Avenue, Welaka, FL 32193

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall with questions about town services, records, or local government.
  Call 386-467-9800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on welaka-fl.gov

Town of Welaka website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  South Putnam Christian Service Center

  9.9 miles from the center of Welaka

  301 Cypress Ave, Crescent City, FL 32112

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 1:30 PM
  Call 386-698-1944Directions

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

• Food pantry

  St. Monica

  11 miles from the center of Welaka

  114 S 4th ST, Palatka, FL 32177

  Hours

  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 386-325-9777Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Sharing Putnam's Bounty

  12 miles from the center of Welaka

  1414 Bronson ST, Palatka, FL 32177

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 1 PM
  Call 386-972-0875Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Mount Carmel Community Resource Center

  12 miles from the center of Welaka

  400 E Oak ST, Palatka, FL 32177

  Hours

  • Fri9 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 386-937-2447Directions

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

• Food pantry

  St. Vincent de Paul Society ST John Conference

  17 miles from the center of Welaka

  111 N Francis ST, Interlachen, FL 32148

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 3 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 3 PM
  Call 386-684-2797Directions

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

• Food pantry

  The Simon's House

  19 miles from the center of Welaka

  400 E Harris ST, Hastings, FL 32145

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 4 PM
  Call 904-584-0838Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Welaka

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

Offices for all of Putnam County

Welaka is in Putnam County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Putnam County, South Satellite Clinic

  114 Amos Road, Crescent City, FL 32112

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 386-326-3216DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnam.floridahealth.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elder Options (Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging)

  Help here

  • Elder HelplineOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for screenings and referrals to local services.
  Call 800-262-2243Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Putnam County Veterans Services

  2509 Crill Ave., Suite 800, Palatka, FL 32177

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and records assistanceGet help filing VA benefit claims and requesting military service records.
  Call 386-329-0328DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on main.putnam-fl.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Putnam County Emergency Management

  410 S. State Road 19, Palatka, FL 32177

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency alerts and information about evacuation zones, special needs planning, and disaster preparedness.
  Call 386-326-2793DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnam-fl.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  CareerSource NEFL Putnam County Career Center

  400 Highway 19 North, Suite 93, Palatka, FL 32177

  Help here

  • Career center servicesVisit the career center for help with job searches and employment services.
  Call 904-356-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcenortheastflorida.com

• Library · County office

  Putnam County Library System

  Help here

  • Library materials, information, and programsUse library materials, information, technology, and educational programs at county library locations.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on putnam-fl.com

Everything in Putnam 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