People and practical help
Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
Role: state housing-program pathway for emergency repairs, rehabilitation, and some homeownership costs; geography: Dixie County is listed as served; cost/eligibility: funding, income/ownership rules, open applications, and waitlists apply; emergency limit: not immediate disaster shelter or guaranteed repair. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Suwannee River Economic Council — Housing Repair and SHIP
Call the Cross City SREC office to ask whether SHIP applications are open, what property and income rules currently apply, and what repair work can be considered before spending money or starting work.
Role: LIHEAP and other listed utility-assistance pathways; geography: Dixie County; cost/eligibility: income, utility type, funding, required documents, and open application periods apply; emergency limit: not a guarantee that shutoff or disconnection will be prevented. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Suwannee River Economic Council — Utility Assistance
SREC says assistance applications are accepted during open periods. Contact the office to confirm whether intake is open and ask for the current document checklist and any utility-company steps.
Role: aging-program intake, including case management, homemaker, respite, meals, and related supports; geography: Dixie County; cost/eligibility: age, need, program, and available funding determine eligibility; emergency limit: not immediate home-care coverage. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Suwannee River Economic Council — Aging and In-Home Support
Older adults and caregivers can ask SREC senior services about screening, current program openings, waitlists, and whether a particular in-home support is available.
Role: public transportation for older adults and people who are transportation-disadvantaged; geography: Dixie County trips to listed medical, meal, pharmacy, and shopping destinations; cost/eligibility: screening, reservations, route, fares, and capacity must be confirmed; emergency limit: not urgent or on-demand ambulance transport. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Suwannee River Economic Council — Transportation
Call before a needed trip to ask about eligibility, booking lead time, pickup area, destinations, accessibility, and any fare. The provider says availability and program rules apply.
Role: weekday meal-site information for older adults; geography: 314 NE 255th Street, Cross City; cost/eligibility: SREC lists free breakfast and lunch for people age 60+; confirm current meal service and participation before traveling; emergency limit: not a general food pantry or emergency food delivery. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Dixie Senior Center Meals
SREC lists the Dixie Senior Center as a weekday meal site. Call to confirm hours, eligibility screening, and whether meals are served on the day you plan to visit.
Role: state food-benefit application and eligibility information; geography: Florida residents, including Dixie County; cost/eligibility: household circumstances and current program rules determine approval; emergency limit: application processing is not same-day food assistance. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Florida DCF — SNAP Food Assistance
Use the official state page to review SNAP and MyACCESS options. For food needed sooner, ask Florida 211 about currently open food resources in the area.
Role: nutrition, food-benefit, and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant/postpartum participants, infants, and children; geography: Dixie County; cost/eligibility: nutrition-risk and income screening apply; emergency limit: not a general food pantry. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Florida WIC — Dixie County Health Department
Florida WIC describes certification and nutrition education through the county health department. Call to verify appointment availability, current eligibility, and what documents to bring.
Role: county roll-off and transfer-station disposal information; geography: confirm county site and address eligibility; cost/eligibility: hours changed October 1, 2026—confirm accepted material, loads, fees, and access; emergency limit: not a private cleanout or hazardous-waste guarantee. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Dixie County Solid Waste — Updated Roll-Off Schedule
The county has posted a revised schedule. Call or check the current notice before loading a vehicle; do not assume every site accepts household, construction, bulky, or hazardous items.
Role: municipal utility-billing and service information; geography: Town of Cross City customers; cost/eligibility: account deposits, bill amounts, late fees, and service terms are set by the town—confirm directly; emergency limit: utility billing is not an emergency repair service. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Town of Cross City — Water, Sewer, and Garbage Service
The town says water, sewer, and garbage pickup are provided to town residents through a utility bill. If the property is outside town limits, confirm the actual provider for its address.
Role: building permits, code, zoning, and flood-program questions; geography: unincorporated Dixie County; cost/eligibility: parcel jurisdiction, fees, permit rules, and deadlines depend on the property and work; emergency limit: not legal advice or an emergency cleanout approval. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Dixie County Building and Zoning
Before repairs, disposal work, or changes to a property, ask the county which rules apply to that exact address. Town properties may have a separate municipal process.
Role: routing to county offices and departments; geography: Dixie County; cost/eligibility: public contact information, while individual programs set their own rules; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Dixie County Service Directory
Use the county directory to identify the office for a local question, then confirm current hours and the right jurisdiction before visiting.
Role: court, public-record, and county-finance information; geography: Cross City courthouse; cost/eligibility: record and court fees may apply; confirm current service details; emergency limit: not legal counsel or crisis support. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Dixie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller
Contact the Clerk for official-records and court-office questions. For advice about a housing, debt, or property dispute, ask Three Rivers Legal Services about intake and eligibility.
Role: county public-service contact information and official notices; geography: Cross City and Dixie County; cost/eligibility: public office contacts, while services vary; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Dixie County Supervisor of Elections — County Office Directory
The county Supervisor of Elections lists local constitutional offices and contact information. Reconfirm a department's number and hours on that office's own site before relying on older directory entries.
Role: find current food, housing, utility, transportation, and health-service referrals; geography: Florida, including Dixie County; cost/eligibility: free directory and navigation, with provider rules varying; emergency limit: not a guarantee of shelter, funding, or same-day service. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Florida 211 Statewide Resource Directory
Search or call 211 when a listed service is full, closed, or does not fit. Ask the navigator to verify current hours and local alternatives before traveling.
Role: local public-library information and community learning resources; geography: Cross City; cost/eligibility: ask the library about current hours, services, access, and any fees; emergency limit: not crisis response or housing placement. | Independent resource; inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm current details directly.
Dixie County Public Library — Cross City
The county's official service directory lists the public library at 16328 SE Highway 19 in Cross City and links to Three Rivers Libraries. Confirm current hours and available services before traveling.