St. Lucie County
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Local offices in St. Lucie County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
St. Lucie County Human Services
714 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Help here
- Case management and referralsA caseworker can help you make a plan and connect you with county or community programs.
- Emergency and family assistanceEligible residents can ask about limited help with needs such as rent, work, education, identification, or car repairs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, health, housing, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211pbtc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Treasure Coast Community Action Agency
2515 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Help here
- Community action supportResidents can contact the agency to ask about its available family and community support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on treasurecoastcaa.org
Child support · State office
Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Local Office
337 N. U.S. Highway 1, Suite C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Help here
- Child support services and enforcementParents can get help establishing or changing support orders, enforcing orders, and handling child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floridarevenue.com
State office
Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County WIC
714 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women and families with children under five can apply for food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucie.floridahealth.gov
Local office · County office
St. Lucie County Housing Division
714 Avenue C, 2nd Floor, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation assistanceEligible homeowners can apply for help with certain repairs that address health, safety, or code concerns.Apply onlineRead more
- Rental assistanceEligible residents can apply for limited rent or move-in cost help when funding is available.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County
5150 NW Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesThe county health department offers primary care, family planning, immunizations, and other health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucie.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Rupert J. Smith Law Library
201 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Help here
- Legal researchResidents can use the law library for legal research materials and court information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieclerk.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
St. Lucie County Clerk Family Relations Department
201 South Indian River Drive, 2nd Floor, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Help here
- Child support payment history and court formsResidents can request payment history information and find child support court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieclerk.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
4400 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 250, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helplineOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaapbtc.org
Veterans · County office
St. Lucie County Veteran Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for state and federal benefits.
- Veterans medical transportationEligible veterans can ask about free transportation to scheduled VA medical appointments in West Palm Beach.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov
Emergency help · County office
St. Lucie County Emergency Management
15305 W Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and shelter informationResidents can get local disaster preparedness, evacuation, and shelter information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Research Coast Comprehensive Career Center
4100 Okeechobee Road, Unit 90A, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Help here
- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with employment, career planning, and workforce training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcerc.com
Library · County office
St. Lucie County Library System
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlucieco.gov
St. Lucie County, Florida website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in St. Lucie County, closest to the center of Port St. Lucie first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Omega Baptist Church
1.5 miles from the center of Port St. Lucie1665 SW Biltmore St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 4 PM
Listed on stlucieco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Mobile pantry
FL Health Community Center
Treasure Coast Food Bank
2.3 miles from the center of Port St. Lucie3235 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Ste. 105, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Listed on stophunger.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Seventh Day Adventist Church
2.5 miles from the center of Port St. Lucie320 SW Tulip BLVD, Port ST Lucie, FL 34953
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church
3.3 miles from the center of Port St. Lucie260 SW Prima Vista Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on stlucieco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Lucie Catholic Church - Soup Kitchen
St. Lucie Catholic Church
3.4 miles from the center of Port St. Lucie280 SW Prima Vista Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Thur, 12p - Drive through
What to bring: Drive-through service.
Listed on stlucieco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ministerio Jesucristo Es El Camino
4.4 miles from the center of Port St. Lucie6534 NW Selvitz Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Every other Fri, 11a-1p
Listed on stlucieco.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. Lucie County
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
Treasure Coast Food Bank
401 Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
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
Florida Rural 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
St. Lucie County
437 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in St. Lucie 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
Talk to a person
- 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
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