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Winter Haven Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Winter Haven, 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
Phone863-688-7376
Intake line1-888-582-3410
Address1321 East Memorial Boulevard, Suite 101, Lakeland, FL 33801
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Florida Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Polk County. Its Lakeland office handles housing, family law, public benefits and other civil matters. Apply by phone or online.1

Heart of Florida Legal Aid SocietyFree civil legal aid
Websitehofla.org
Phone863-519-5663
Address550 East Davidson Street, Bartow, FL 33830
HoursCall ahead for hours

Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties, with a focus on family law, domestic violence and immigration. Its Bartow office serves Winter Haven residents.2

Food

Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Winter Haven Food PantryFood pantry
Websitecflcc.org
Phone863-299-7983
Address532 Avenue M NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
HoursMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

The Winter Haven Food Pantry, also listed as the Agape Mission Market, hands out groceries on weekday mornings. Eligibility follows FEMA guidelines and applicant income. Call ahead to confirm hours before a visit.3

The Mission of Winter HavenFree meals, food pantry and day center
Websitethemissionwh.org
Phone863-299-2348
Address180 East Central Avenue, Winter Haven, FL 33880
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Mission of Winter Haven serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays, runs a food pantry on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and offers showers, laundry, clothing and hygiene items. All services are free. Bring photo ID and proof of residency to register for the pantry.4

Social services

The Salvation Army, Winter HavenEmergency help and social services
Websitewinterhaven.salvationarmyflorida.org
Phone863-294-7493
Address1898 US Highway 17, Winter Haven, FL 33881
HoursCall ahead for hours

The Salvation Army of Winter Haven and East Polk County offers emergency help with rent and utilities, a food pantry, community meals and a shelter for women and children. Call first to ask what help is available and what to bring.5

Winter Haven Housing AuthorityPublic housing and Housing Choice Vouchers
Websitewinterhavenhousing.com
Phone863-294-7369
Address2653 Avenue C SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
HoursMonday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; closed Friday

The Winter Haven Housing Authority runs public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program in Winter Haven, with a Family Self-Sufficiency program for residents. Its site states it is not accepting applications at present. Call or check the site before applying.6

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

Footnotes

  1. Florida Rural Legal Services, Contact. ↩

  2. Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Home page. Address and phone from the Immigration Advocates Network directory, Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society (Bartow Office). No office hours published on the firm’s own site; call ahead. ↩

  3. Address, phone and hours from foodpantries.org, Catholic Charities of Central Florida. The pantry also appears under the name Agape Mission Market at the same address. The Catholic Charities site at cflcc.org could not be loaded live during verification; a click-through is still worth doing before publishing. ↩

  4. The Mission of Winter Haven, Services. Address and phone from the Mission’s own site document, Toy Drive. ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Winter Haven. Phone from the Army’s own site. Address from needhelppayingbills.com, Polk County Florida Rental Assistance. No published office hours found; call ahead. ↩

  6. Winter Haven Housing Authority, Contact Us. Application status from the Authority’s Frequently Asked Questions. ↩

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  3. Bonita Springs Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  4. Boynton Beach Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  5. Bradenton Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  6. Cape Coral Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  7. Clearwater Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  8. Clermont Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  9. Coconut Creek Local Assistance Programs, Florida.
  10. Coral Gables Local Assistance Programs, Florida.

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