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Local offices in Starke
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Starke Utility Services
209 North Thompson Street, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with city electric, water, sewer, garbage, and natural gas bills or service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofstarke.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Starke Career Center
925 North Temple Avenue, Suite C, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- Career and employment helpCall the center to arrange help with finding work and other career services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on careersourcencfl.com
Library · County office
Bradford County Public Library
456 West Pratt Street, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nrplc.org
Local office · City office
Starke City Hall
209 North Thompson Street, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, public records, or city government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofstarke.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Starke
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 Bradford County
Starke is in Bradford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Nonprofit
United Way of North Central Florida 211
Help here
- Local help and resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, work, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayncfl.org
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Bradford County
1801 N. Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet health care, family planning, screenings, and other public health services at the county health department.
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can receive healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bradford.floridahealth.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Elder Options
100 SW 75th St, Suite 301, Gainesville, FL 32607
Help here
- Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can call for help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.org
Veterans · County office
Bradford County Veterans Affairs
925 N. Temple Ave, Suite E, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, filing claims, and finding other services for veterans and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bradfordcountyfl.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource North Central Florida, Starke
925 N. Temple Ave, Suite C, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and access to training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcencfl.com
State office · State office
Bradford County Tax Collector, Main Office
945 N. Temple Ave, Suite B, Starke, FL 32091
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license services and motor vehicle tag and title transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bradfordtaxcollector.com
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 of North Central 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