Fort Meade

Local offices in Fort Meade

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Fort Meade City Hall

  8 W Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 33841

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.
  Call 863-285-1100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortmeadefl.gov

• Library · City office

  Fort Meade Public Library

  75 E Broadway, Fort Meade, FL 33841

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use public library resources.
  Call 863-285-8287DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffortmeade.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Fort Meade Community Center

  10 3rd St SW, Fort Meade, FL 33841

  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fortmeadefl.gov

City of Fort Meade website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fort Meade

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Polk County

Fort Meade is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement

  115 S. Missouri Ave., Suite 102, Lakeland, FL 33815

  Help here

  • Child support enforcementParents can get help with enforcing a child support order.
  Call 850-488-5437DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkclerkfl.gov

• State office

  Bartow WIC

  1275 Brice Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 863-519-7542DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polk.floridahealth.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Central Florida 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for help finding local housing, utility, child care, food, health, and other services.
  Call 888-370-7188Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwcf.org

• Public health · State office

  Florida Department of Health in Polk County

  1290 Golfview Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

  Help here

  • County health servicesResidents can find county health clinics and public health services.
  Call 863-519-7900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polk.floridahealth.gov

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  Stephen H. Grimes Law Library

  Polk County Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Ave., 3rd Floor, Bartow, FL 33830

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal research materials and get help finding resources.
  Call 863-534-4013DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jud10.flcourts.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Senior Connection Center

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get connected to local support and services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seniorconnectioncenter.org

Everything in Polk 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