PB Community Resources 2025
Community services are available in the library to help with life’s needs. All services are free.
Address: City of West Palm Beach, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Community Assistance
- When: Mondays & Thursdays, 3 – 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Noon
- Where: Study Room B, 4th Floor
Staff from the City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development are here to assist residents with applying for community resources such as rental assistance, utility assistance, and food stamps, and to provide referrals to other available community resources.
Help with Food Assistance
- When: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Where: Study Room A, 4th Floor
The Palm Beach County Food Bank offers assistance with food services through its Benefits Outreach Program. Get help with SNAP (food stamps) applications, Medicaid applications, and cash assistance. Services are available in English and Spanish. To make an appointment, email Stephany@PBCFoodBank.org. Walk-ins are also welcome and will be attended as time permits.
Job Help
CareerSource Palm Beach County
- When: 1st Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Where: Computer Lab, 2nd Floor
Get advice and assistance on employment, building a strong resume, finding the right career path, and more. To make an appointment, call (561) 868-7760.
Lois’ Food4Kids
- When: Pick up – while supplies last
- Where: KidSpace, 3rd Floor
Lois’ Food4Kids gives each child aged 5-12 one bag of food that includes two drinks, two breakfasts, two lunches, two snacks, and one family dinner.
If you have a crisis or your utilities are in jeopardy of being disconnected, you can:
- Check eligibility and apply for LIHEAP services online at http://www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS or Utilityassistancepbc.org
- Call 833-CSD-WILL (833-273-9455) or email CSDCares@pbcgov.org or contact us here.
- Visit: http://www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS or Utilityassistancepbc.org to check if you are eligible and to apply for LIHEAP.
PB County Community Resources
This listing is for important numbers and crisis listings.BUSINESS NAME: | CONTACT INFO: | |
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211 Help Line 24/7 | 211palmbeach.org | |
Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence | 800-355-8547 | |
Center for Family Services | 800-404-7960 | |
Department of Children & Families/ SNAP - ACCESS FL | 850-300-4323 | Apply Here! |
Florida Abuse Hotline | 800-962-2873 | |
Compass Community Center | 561-533-9699 | |
Legal Aid | 561-655-8944 | |
Florida Bureau of Victim Compensation | 800-226-6667 | |
Rape Crisis Violent Crime Hotline | 561-833-7273 | Toll Free 24/7 866-891-7273 |
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) | 703-605-1007 | |
Palm Beach County Victim Services/ SART | 561-625-2568 | |
National Domestic Abuse Hotline | 800-799-7233 | |
USCIS/VAWA Hotline | 802-527-4888 | |
- For an updated PDF listing for Palm Beach County, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing for Pahokee/Belle Glade, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing of a Veterans/Active Military Help Guide, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing of a Seniors Help Guide, Click here!
- For an updated PDF listing of a Teen Help Guide, Click here!
Florida Housing/Section 8 Openings
This listing is for open and upcoming housing/section 8 listings.HOUSING AUTHORITY: | TYPE: | TO APPLY: | CONTACT INFO: | DATE OPENED: |
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Housing Authority Of The City Of Fort Lauderdale | Section 8 | Apply here! | tenglish@hacfl.com 954-525-6444 | |
Crestview Housing Authority | Section 8 | Apply Here! | pamelad@gnvha.org 352-872-5502 | 8/12/2024 |
Citrus County Housing Services | Section 8 | Apply Here! | Michelle.Alford@citrusbocc.com 352-527-7528 | |
St. Pete Housing Authority | Housing | Apply Here! | publichousing@stpeteha.org or by calling 727-323-3171, ext. 239 | 8/19/2024 to 8/22/2024 @5PM |
Gainesville Housing Authority | Section 8 | Apply Here! | pamelad@gnvha.org or by calling 352-872-5502 | 8/30/2024 to 9/7/2024 |
Tallahassee Housing Authority | Section 8 | Apply Here! | brenda@tallha.org or by calling 850-385-6126 | 11/1/2024 to 11/30/2024 |
Monroe County Housing Authority - Key West | Section 8 | Apply Here! | sterlingr@kwha.org or by calling 305-296-5621 | 11/1/2024 |
Utility & Rental Assistance
This listing is for organizations that are currently helping with utility and rental assistance.ORGANIZATION NAME: | HOW TO APPLY: | SERVICES: | OPEN DATE: |
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PBC - LIHEAP | Apply Here! | UTILITY ASSISTANCE | OPEN UNTIL... |
PBC - COMMUNITY ACTION | Apply Here! | RENTAL ASSISTANCE | OPENS 9/3/2024 @ 10AM |
***Updated 01/3/2025***