Trenton
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Local offices in Trenton
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Utilities · City office
Trenton Utility Services
500 North Main Street, Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- Water bills and accountsPay a water bill, start an account, or ask about a bill or water service.Apply onlineRead more
- Garbage fee exemption for qualifying older adultsResidents age 65 or older with a qualifying household income can ask about a garbage fee exemption.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trentonflorida.org
Local office · City office
Trenton City Hall
500 North Main Street, Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help with city government questions and services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trentonflorida.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource North Central Florida Trenton Career Center
723 E Wade Street, Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career counseling, and work training resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on careersourcencfl.com
Library · County office
Gilchrist County Public Library
105 NE 11th Avenue, Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, reading materials, and library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gilchrist.fl.us
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Trenton Community Center
214 SE 3rd Avenue, Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- Community center rentalResidents can contact City Hall to ask about renting the community center for a gathering.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trentonflorida.org
City of Trenton, Florida website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Trenton
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 Gilchrist County
Trenton is in Gilchrist County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Florida WIC at Gilchrist County Health Department
119 NE 1st St., Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible families healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilchrist.floridahealth.gov
Housing help · County office
Gilchrist County SHIP Program
209 SE 1st Street, Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- Housing repair and homebuyer assistanceAsk about local funds for eligible home repairs or help buying a home.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilchrist.fl.us
Housing help · Regional office
North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncfrha.com
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Gilchrist County
119 NE 1st St., Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- Local health clinic servicesGet clinic services such as immunizations, family planning, testing, and health referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilchrist.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Gilchrist County Clerk of Courts
112 S. Main Street, Trenton, FL 32693
Help here
- Court information and paymentsGet information about court cases, traffic citations, probate, and other court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilchristclerk.com
Emergency help · County office
Gilchrist County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county alerts and get information to prepare for emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilchrist.fl.us
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 Florida
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.
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