West Palm Beach Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in West Palm Beach, Florida that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Florida page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County | Free civil legal aid |
|---|---|
| Website | legalaidpbc.org |
| Phone | 561-655-8944 |
| Toll-free | 800-403-9353 |
| Address | 423 Fern Street, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; or by appointment |
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County provides free civil legal help to eligible low-income Palm Beach County residents, covering housing, family law, consumer issues and other civil matters. Apply online or call to start.1
| Florida Rural Legal Services, West Palm Beach office | Free civil legal help |
|---|---|
| Website | frls.org |
| Phone | 561-820-8902 |
| Address | 1601 Belvedere Rd, Suite S-403, South Tower, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Florida Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Palm Beach County, including eviction defense, public benefits, family law and immigration. Apply by phone or online.2
Food
| CROS Ministries, Central Palm Pantry | Free food pantry in West Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Website | crosministries.org |
| Phone | 561-344-4911 |
| Address | 215 South Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 |
| Hours | Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM; call ahead to confirm |
CROS Ministries runs a choice food pantry at First Christian Church in West Palm Beach, where visitors select the food in their bag. Bring a photo ID for a full allotment.3
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | County food bank and pantry referrals |
|---|---|
| Website | pbcfoodbank.org |
| Phone | 561-670-2518 |
| Address | 701 Boutwell Road, Suite A-2, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461 |
| Hours | Reception Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
The Palm Beach County Food Bank supplies food to partner pantries across the county, including pantries in West Palm Beach, and helps residents apply for SNAP. Use its Find Food page to locate the nearest pantry and call ahead to confirm hours.4
Social services
| United Way of Palm Beach County | Free referrals to local help through 211 |
|---|---|
| Website | unitedwaypbc.org |
| Phone | 561-375-6600 |
| 211 line | 2-1-1 |
| Address | 477 South Rosemary Avenue, Suite 230, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
| Hours | 211 Helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
United Way of Palm Beach County funds the 211 Helpline, a free line for referrals to food, housing, utility, and other local help. Dial 2-1-1 any time to reach a specialist.5
| The Lord’s Place | Homeless services, housing, and job training |
|---|---|
| Website | thelordsplace.org |
| Phone | 561-494-0125 |
| Outreach line | 561-234-6752 |
| Address | 2808 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 |
| Hours | Call ahead to confirm hours |
The Lord’s Place helps men, women, and children facing homelessness in Palm Beach County with shelter, supportive housing, case management, and job training. Its Engagement Center is the point of entry for people without a home.6
Footnotes
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Florida Rural Legal Services, Contact. The contact page still lists the old Riviera Beach address; the West Palm Beach office moved to 1601 Belvedere Rd in February 2026, per the organization’s own relocation announcement. Phone and hours are from the contact page. ↩
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CROS Ministries, Food Pantries. Address, phone, and hours from the Palm Beach County Food Bank pantry list, updated December 23, 2025, Pantry List; older listings give different hours and a different phone number, call ahead to confirm. ↩
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Palm Beach County Food Bank, Nourished, Summer 2024 Newsletter. Address and phone confirmed in the food bank’s November 2026 food drive flyer, 2026 November Food Drive Flyer. ↩
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United Way of Palm Beach County, Crisis and Disaster Help. ↩
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The Lord’s Place, Community Engagement Services. Hours are not listed on the organization’s site; call ahead. ↩
Related Local Programs in Florida
- Boca Raton Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
- Cape Coral Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
- Clearwater Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
- Coral Springs Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
- Davie Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
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- Ada Hu