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Free help in Lakeland, Florida

20 places in Lakeland, plus 7 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Lakeland15

Lakeland

New Jerusalem MBC

Food pantry, a Feeding Tampa Bay partner. Serves Polk county. Residence Or Income Requirements) That Must Be Met To Be Served By This Program, Any Requirements (Ex. Proof Of Identification Or Address),.

Hours
Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Address
1125 N New York Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33805

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Lakeland

Senior Box at Viste

Monthly Senior Box of food for people 60 and older who meet the income limit. Bring an ID. Serves Bartow, Fort Meade, Lakeland, Mulberry.

Hours
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Address
1232 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL 33801

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Housing in Lakeland1

Shelter and warming centers in Lakeland1

Lakeland

The Salvation Army Lakeland Community of Hope

Salvation Army location that lists help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
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Address
2455 Jim Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Health and dental in Lakeland3

Lakeland

CFHC Lakeland Hills Dental

Community health center run by Central Florida Health Care, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Suite 101, Lakeland, FL 33805

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Lakeland

CFHC Lakeland Pediatrics and Dental

Community health center run by Central Florida Health Care, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
601 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

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Lakeland

CFHC Lakeland Primary Care

Community health center run by Central Florida Health Care, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
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Address
1129 N Missouri Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805

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Also helps people in Lakeland7

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Questions people ask in Lakeland

Where can I get free food in Lakeland, Florida?

We have confirmed 15 places that can help in Lakeland: Greater St. Paul FSC (Monday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (863) 686-8865, call first; New Jerusalem MBC (Wednesday, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM), (863) 688-9241, call first; St. Joseph Outreach (Lakeland) (Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM), (863) 276-3775, call first. 12 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Lakeland, Florida?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Lakeland: Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland, (863) 687-2911. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a shelter or warming center in Lakeland, Florida?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Lakeland: The Salvation Army Lakeland Community of Hope, (863) 940-9696. Please call first to confirm. We could not confirm a year-round walk-in shelter in the county. For a place to stay tonight, call 2-1-1, or 911 in an emergency.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Lakeland, Florida?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Lakeland: CFHC Lakeland Hills Dental, (863) 225-9923, call first; CFHC Lakeland Pediatrics and Dental, (863) 688-0841, call first; CFHC Lakeland Primary Care, (863) 413-8600, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Lakeland, Florida?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Lakeland: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Lakeland, Florida?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Lakeland: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Lakeland, Florida?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Lakeland: Florida Rural Legal Services, (888) 582-3410. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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