Baker County
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Local offices in Baker County
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Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Baker County
480 West Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, sexual health services, school health support, and other local public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baker.floridahealth.gov
State office · State office
Baker County WIC Office
480 West Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on baker.floridahealth.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Macclenny Housing Authority
402 E. Stansell Ave., Macclenny, FL 32063
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or rental assistance when the program waiting lists are open.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on machsat.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource NEFL Baker County Career Center
1184 South 6th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help finding jobs, building a resume, and accessing career and training services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcenortheastflorida.com
Older adults · Regional office
ElderSource, Area Agency on Aging of Northeast Florida
10688 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall for information and help connecting to aging and disability services available in Baker County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myeldersource.org
Community action · Nonprofit
North Florida Community Action Agency
96 West Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063
Help here
- Low-income energy assistanceAsk about help paying energy bills and other available assistance for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nfcaa.net
Veterans · County office
Baker County Veterans Service Office
1025 W. Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL 32063
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with questions about veterans benefits and filing claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bakercountyfl.org
Local office · Regional office
United Way 211 Northeast Florida
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 for referrals to local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynefl.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Baker 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- United Way 211 Northeast Florida
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 904-632-0600 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988