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Fort Pierce Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Fort Pierce, Florida that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Florida page.

Florida Rural Legal ServicesFree civil legal aid
Websitefrls.org
Phone772-466-4766
Intake line1-888-582-3410
Address10570 S. U.S. Highway 1, Third Floor, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Florida Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to eligible low-income residents of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties, covering housing, family law, public benefits, consumer issues and elder law. Its Fort Pierce office moved to Port St. Lucie in June 2026; Fort Pierce residents still use the Port St. Lucie office. Apply by phone or online.1

Food

Treasure Coast Food BankFood bank for the Treasure Coast
Websitestophunger.org
Phone772-489-3034
Address401 Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

Treasure Coast Food Bank supplies food to partner agencies and mobile distributions across Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Check its website for the nearest pantry and call ahead to confirm hours.2

Social services

St. Lucie County Community ServicesCounty help with housing, bills and benefits
Websitestlucieco.gov
Phone772-462-1777
Address714 Avenue C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The county Community Services Department helps residents with housing stability, rent and utility help when funding allows, veteran benefits, and referrals to community partners. Many programs depend on county residency and household income.3

GraceWay VillageHot meals, food pantry and clothing
Websitegracewayvillage.com
Phone772-925-3074
Address1780 Hartman Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

GraceWay Village serves St. Lucie County residents with free hot meals, a food pantry, clothing for children and teens, and a family shelter program.4

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Florida Rural Legal Services, Contact. The Fort Pierce office moved to Port St. Lucie in June 2026; the firm contact page still lists the old Fort Pierce address. Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, FRLS Relocates Fort Pierce Office to Port St. Lucie. A live re-check on November 14, 2026 was blocked by rate limits; call ahead to confirm the office address and hours. ↩

  2. Treasure Coast Food Bank, About. A live re-check on November 14, 2026 was blocked by rate limits; the Fort Pierce address and phone were confirmed in search results that day, while listings give conflicting hours for the Fort Pierce site, and the food bank publishes no universal walk-in pantry schedule. Call ahead before traveling. ↩

  3. St. Lucie County, Community Services. A live re-check on November 14, 2026 was blocked by rate limits; call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility. ↩

  4. GraceWay Village, Home page. A live re-check on November 14, 2026 was blocked by rate limits; call ahead to confirm hours and services. ↩

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  3. Hollywood Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  4. Homestead Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  5. Jacksonville Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  6. Jupiter Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  7. Kissimmee Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  8. Lakeland Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  9. Largo Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  10. Lauderhill Local Assistance Programs, Florida.

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