Guides

Benefit guides for Jacksonville

Plain-word walkthroughs of the programs people here use most — who qualifies, what to bring, and exactly how to apply.

Food stamps in Jacksonville How Florida Food Assistance works, the 2026 amounts, and how to apply at MyACCESS. Read the guide → Florida Medicaid: who qualifies Florida did not expand Medicaid — who actually qualifies, and the routes if you don’t. Read the guide → Florida KidCare Health coverage for kids for $15 or $20 a month per family — the 4 parts and one application. Read the guide → Help paying a JEA bill Payment arrangements, Neighbor to Neighbor, LIHEAP, EHEAP and City help — in the right order. Read the guide → Rent help in Duval County City emergency assistance, charities, and what to do when you get an eviction notice. Read the guide → Section 8 is closed — what to do instead Jacksonville’s voucher waitlist is closed. Six things you can do now, and how to be ready. Read the guide →