Panama City Beach
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Local offices in Panama City Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utilities Department, Utility Billing and Customer Service
17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the city about water or sewer service, utility bills, or starting service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pcbfl.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Panama City Beach Aquatic Center
16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Help here
- Swimming and aquatic programsVisit for lap swimming, aquatic fitness classes, and seasonal family swimming.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pcbfl.gov
Local office · City office
Panama City Beach City Hall
17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city administration and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pcbfl.gov
State office
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Panama City Office
415 N. Richard Jackson Boulevard, Suites 301, 302 and 303, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Help here
- Professional and business licensing servicesVisit this state office for help with licensing matters handled by the department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on www2.myfloridalicense.com
Library · Regional office
Panama City Beach Public Library
12500 Hutchison Boulevard, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, digital resources, public computers, Wi-Fi, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pcbfl.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Philip Griffitts Community Center
16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Help here
- Community center programs and spaceVisit for community events, meetings, and classes for people of all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pcbfl.gov
City of Panama City Beach website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Panama City Beach first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Andrew Christian Care Center
11 miles from the center of Panama City Beach3101a W Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Mon8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Tue8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Wed8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Thu8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Fri8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Grace Presbyterian Church Grace's Care
12 miles from the center of Panama City Beach1415 Airport RD, Panama City, FL 32405
Hours
- Thu8:15 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
First Baptist Church of Panama City
14 miles from the center of Panama City Beach601 Grace Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Rebuild Bay County
14 miles from the center of Panama City Beach819 E 11th ST, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
A Hand Up International
14 miles from the center of Panama City Beach819 E 11th ST, Panama City, FL 32401
Hours
- Sat7 AM to 2 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Caring & Sharing of South Walton
23 miles from the center of Panama City Beach112 Lynn DR, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 AM
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Panama City Beach
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 the Gulf Coast
5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
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
Legal Services of North Florida, 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
Tri-County Community Council, Inc.
302 North Oklahoma Street P.O. Box 1210, Bonifay, FL 32425
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bay County
Panama City Beach is in Bay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Bay County
597 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bay.floridahealth.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Northwest Florida
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding food, housing, health care, and other local support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwwf.org
Housing help · Regional office
Panama City Housing Authority
2315 Ruth Hentz Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the authority about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on panamacityhousing.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Bay County Law Library
898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books, research tools, and self-help resources at the library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountyfl.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Bay County Council on Aging
1116 Frankford Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Aging and home-based supportAsk about programs for older adults, including home-based support and caregiver services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycouncilonaging.org
Veterans · County office
Bay County Veterans Services
840 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, health care, pensions, disability compensation, and burial benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on baycountyfl.gov
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 Northwest 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.
Call 988Text 988