FOOD PANTRIES
All Souls Episcopal Church 14640 North Cleveland Avenue North Fort Myers, Florida 239-997-7685 Broadway Church of God 3309 South Broadway Fort Myers, Florida 239-936-8366 (Tue / Thur / Sat - 9 to 12) Cape Coral Caring Center 4645 SE 15th Avenue Cape Coral, Florida 239-945-1927 (9-12:30 M thru F - Cape residence only)
SOUP KITCHENS
Cafe of Life, Inc. 10271 River Drive Bonita Springs, Florida 239-948-7959 Chapel by the Sea 100 Chapel Street Fort Myers Beach, Florida 239-463-3173 Community Cooperative Ministries 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida 239-332-7687 Holy Theotokos Monastery 17281 North Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers, Florida 239-997-2846 (Must be N. Fort Myers resident) Nations Assoc. 3645 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida 239-332-7575 Senior Friendship Center Many Locations (cost $2.50 a meal) In Fort Myers / Cape Coral 239-332-8427 (Must be 60 or over 2 days in advance) Salvation Army 2400 Edison Avenue Fort Myers, Florida 239-334-6353 (Dinner only 6-7 PM.) EMERGENCY HOUSING Abuse Counseling And Treatment (ACT) Can not give out address Fort Myers, Florida 239-939-3112 Fort Myers Rescue Mission 3985 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida 239-334-7365 (Men Only) Hope House 2666 Lime Street Fort Myers, Florida 239-337-2302 (less than 17 yr. old court ordered) Salvation Army 2400 Edison Avenue Fort Myers, Florida 239-334-6353 (Women and Children Only) St. Matthews House 2001 Airport Road Naples, Florida 239-774-0500 Lutheran Services (OASIS) 3634 Central Avenue Fort Myers, Florida 239-278-5400 (10-17 yr old - 30 day say max) EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID Bonita Springs Assist. Office P.O. Box 16 Bonita Springs, Florida 239-992-3034 (Bonita Springs Only)Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT)
PO Box 60401 Fort Myers FL 33906 Contact Person(s): Jennifer Benton, Executive Director Telephone: (239) 939-2553 24-Hour Hotline: (239) 939-3112 FAX Number: (239) 939-4741 Email: act@actabuse.comShelter/Crisis Line ~ Open 24 hours/7 days per week
Counseling on Saturdays, Days & Evenings
Services: Advocacy Childrens Assessments & Programs Crime Victim Support Groups Crisis Intervention Emergency Shelter Forensic Rape Exams Group & Individual Counseling Information and Referral Public Awareness/Education Rape Support Groups Safety Plan Awareness Senior DV Support GroupsAll Souls Episcopal Church
14640 N. Cleveland Avenue No. Fort Myers FL 33903 Contact Person(s): Bonnie Craft Telephone: (239) 997-7685 (239) 656-6229 (Thrift Store) FAX Number: (239) 997-2024 Site Information: Wednesdays 9:00 am ---- 12:00 Noon Every Other Month on the 3rd Tuesday we have a Federal Food Bank from: 11:00 am 1:00 pm Contact Person: Dick Yerian Services: Food/Grocery Items Parish Nurse BP & Health ScreeningAmerican Red Cross
2516 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 201 Fort Myers FL 33907 Contact Person(s): Robin Wingate, Executive Director Telephone: (239) 278-3401 FAX Number: (239) 278-4829 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 24-hour answering service Services: Emergency Food/Clothing - < MUST BE DISASTER RELATED Emergency Shelter < (i.e.- Flood, Fire, Hurricane, Tornado) Emergency Financial Assistance to Disaster Victims Emergency Services for Military Members & Their Families Health & Safety EducationBonita Springs Assistance Office
PO Box 16 Bonita Springs FL 34133 Contact Person(s): Lois Hollands Telephone: (239) 992-3034 FAX Number: (239) 947-4080Site Information: 10346 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs
Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - and by Appointment
Services: (Must Be a Resident of Bonita Springs or Estero) Dental Needs Medical Rx and Dental Assistance Emergency Food Housing Payment Assistance (Rental/Mortgage) Personal Goods Transportation Money Utility AssistanceBrightest Horizons Mission, Inc.
10320 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers FL 33908 Contact Person(s): Kathy Shaddock Telephone: (239) 481-2100 FAX Number: (239) 481-1350 Email Address: Kathy@brightesthorizons.orgSite Information: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Services: Child Care ~ Ages 4 wks15 yrs. old ~ (Sliding Scale Fee) Emergency Food > 10 am 4 pm: Limited area of Service Emergency Housing Payment Assistance> North Boundary: College Parkway Emergency Medical Expense Assistance > East Boundary: US 41, Emergency Utility Assistance > South Boundary: Gladiolus/Ft.Myers Beach > West Boundary: Sanibel Toll PlazaCafι of Life, Inc.
P.O. Box 367794 Bonita Springs FL 34136 Contact Person(s): Yadith Munoz/Marietta Bala Telephone: (239) 948-9212 `FAX Number: Site Information: 27383 Felts Ave., Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Monday Friday, 10:30 am 12:30 pm Services: Emergency Food, Clothing, Personal Goods Hot Lunch Medical Care and Referral (Thursdays) Transportation Assistance Utility AssistanceCalvary International Ministries
PO Box 50907 Fort Myers FL 33994-0907 Contact Person(s): Lana Hollenback Telephone: (239) 694-8744 FAX Number: (239) 694-8744 (call first) Site Information: 14338 Cristobal Street SE, Fort Myers Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Services: Aftercare - Frank Bigelow Home (Program) Counseling Financial Aid to Families of Inmates Ex-Offender Services/Support Groups Utility Assistance (limited)Cape Coral Caring Center
4645 SE 15th Avenue Cape Coral FL 33904 Contact Person(s): Fred Cull/Julie Ferguson Telephone: (239) 945-1927 FAX Number: (239) 945-6853 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Services: Emergency Food Utility Assistance (Past due bills) (Cape Coral Residents only)Cape Coral Housing Development Corp.
1430-B SE 16th Place Cape Coral FL 33990 Contact Person(s): Bonnie Timberlake, Director Fred Schilffarth, Client Coordinator Telephone: (239) 573-1222 FAX Number: (239) 573-1223 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm (Please call for an appointment) Services: Home Buyers: ~ · Assist Low & Very Low Income People buy a house in Cape Coral · Down Payment assistance for Moderate, Low & Very Low Income People in Cape Coral · Counseling/Guidance in Financial Lending, Credit, Repair & Post Home OwnershipCape Coral Housing Rehabilitation & Development Corp.
1430 SE 16th Place, Unit B Cape Coral FL 33990 Contact Person(s): R C Fleeman or Charles Karpinski Telephone: (239) 573-1311 (239) 573-2671 Site Information: Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm (Please call for an appointment) Services: Accessibility Improvements/Barrier Removal Home Repairs Post-purchase Counseling Senior Housing Developer Wheelchair RampsCape Coral Mini-Bus Service - (Lake Kennedy Senior Center)
P. O. Box 150027 Cape Coral FL 33915 Contact Person(s): Mitzi Hammer Telephone: (239) 574-0573 FAX Number: (239) 574-0492 Lake Kennedy Senior Center - 400 SE Santa Barbara Boulevard Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Services: Local Transportation in Cape Coral for Disabled and SeniorsCatholic Hispanic Social Services
PO Box 50301 Fort Myers FL 33994 Contact Person(s): Diane Barnes, Director Telephone: (239) 334-4007 FAX Number: (239) 332-2799 Site Information: 4235 Michigan Avenue Link, Fort Myers, FL 33916 Mon: 10:30 AM 5:00 PM; Tues: 12:00 Noon 8:00 PM; Wed: 9:00 AM 1:00 PM; Thurs. & Fri: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Services: Adult Education After School Tutoring Certificates/Forms Assistance Emergency Food Employment Counseling Family Counseling Immigration/Naturalization Interpretation/Translation (Spanish) Medical Social Work Personal Goods Refugee Resettlement Program Substance Abuse Evaluations Summer Youth Program Tax Assistance Tutorial ServicesChapel By The Sea Presbyterian Church
P. O. Box 2997 Fort Myers Beach FL 33932 Contact Person(s): Sheila Morales, RN Parish Nurse Telephone: (239) 463-3173, Ext. 23 FAX Number: (239) 463-0256 Site Information: Monday Friday, 8:00 am 2 pm Services: Breakfast/Lunch (bagged) Clothing ~ Monday Friday, 7:00 am 8:30 am Showers Social Services ~ Monday Friday, 8:00 am 9:00 amClare House of Catholic Charities
5597 Sunrise Drive Fort Myers FL 33919 Contact Person(s): Chris Harnden Telephone: (239) 275-7788 FAX Number: (239) 275-3400 Site Information: Direct Assistance Hours: ~ Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 am 12:30 pm Continued . Services: Material Aids Maternity Clothes/Baby Items Free Pregnancy Testing Outreach ServicesCommunity Cooperative Ministries
P. O. Box 2143 Fort Myers FL 33902 Contact Person(s): Betsy Murin Telephone: (239) 332-7687 FAX Number: (239) 479-5335 Site Information: 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Ft. Myers, FL 33916 Monday - Friday, - 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Services: Community Outreach Mother & Child Learning Center Day Care Emergency Food (Groceries) Meals ~ Soup KitchenCommunity Empowerment Services, Inc.
4812 Esplande Street Bonita Springs FL 34134 Contact Person(s): Jessica Cribbett Telephone: (239) 565-3651 FAX Number: (239) 498-1016 Site Information: Outreach Services ~ Servicing the Needs of Manna Christian Mission on a Monthly Basis Services: Currently providing Bibles, Clothing and Food to People in NeedCommunity Redevelopment Agency
1700 Medical Lane Fort Myers FL 33907 Contact Person(s): Harry G. Adams Telephone: (239) 332-6884 or 337-4111 FAX Number: (239) 332-6667 Site Information: 1700 Medical Lane, Fort Myers Monday - Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm Services: Affordable Housing Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance > > Contact: ~ Rita Ritchie Owner Occupied Rehab > > > > > > 337-4111, X-213 Section 8 Rental Assistance Program ~ Contact: ~ Lori Rosado 332-6884, X-202 8:00 am 5:00 pmConsumer Credit Counseling Service of the Florida Gulf Coast, Inc.
12811 Kenwood Lane, Ste.111 Fort Myers FL 33907 Contact Person(s): Lynn Sasso Telephone: (239) 278-3121 Consumers and Providers FAX Number: (239) 278-9097 Site Information: * Ft. Myers Location: Monday Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm * Lehigh Comm. Service Center, 9 Beth Stacey, # 206:Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm * South Trust Bank, 2503 Del Prado, Cape Coral: Monday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Services: Credit Counseling Debt Repayment Counseling Housing Counseling Money Management EducationDepartment of Children & Families/ North Office
PO Box 60094 Fort Myers FL 33906 Contact Person(s): George Glatt Telephone: (239) 656-7100 FAX Number: (239) 656-7175 or 656-7140 Site Information: 935 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Services: Food Stamp Eligibility Medicaid Eligibility Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families Protective Investigations & Supervision Foster Care, Adoption Related ServicesElder Help Line of Southwest Florida
Telephone: 1-866-505-4888 Site Information: Serves Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Sarasota Counties Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Services: Information and Referral ~ 60 years of age or olderFamily Health Centers of Southwest Florida ~ Health Care For the Homeless
PO Box 1357 Fort Myers FL 33902 Contact Person(s): Carol Vos, RN Email Address: cvos@hcnetwork.org Telephone: (239) 344-2315 FAX Number: (239) 226-4652 Continued Site Information: Downtown Fort Myers Center 2232 Grand Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901 Phone: (239) 332-0417 FAX: (239) 479-5229 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, 8:00 am 8:00 pmHEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS
The Salvation Army 2400 Edison Ave Ft. Myers, FL 33901 Phone: (239) 334-3745 FAX: (239) 334-0303 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday , 8:00 am 5:00 pmHEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS Paul Laurence Dunbar Medical Office
3511 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Suite B & C Ft. Myers, FL 33916 Sandra Vena Medical Office Manager Ann Brown ~ Dunbar HCH ~ abrown@hcnetwork.org Phone: (239) 334-4994 FAX: (239) 479-5029 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Community Clinics Comprehensive Primary Care Disease-Specific Screening/Diagnosis Family Practice Health Care Referrals (Established Patients Only) Internal Referrals for Dental, Pediatrics & Womens Health Services Medical Social Work (Established Patients Only) Obstetrics/Gynecology & PediatricsFlorida Rural Legal Services
P O Box 219 Fort Myers FL 33902 Contact Person(s): Carmen Rodriguez - Client Screener Health Care for the Homeless Outreach Sites All Souls Episcopal Church, No. Ft. Myers Chapel by the Sea, Ft. Myers Beach Cafι of Life, Inc., Bonita Springs Ft. Myers Rescue Mission Ft Myers Joseph Cohen ~ joseph.cohen@frls.org Michelle Trunkett ~ michelle.trunkett@frls.org Telephone: (239) 334-4554 FAX Number: (239) 334-3042 Site Information: 3210 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Services: Legal Counseling Legal RepresentationFort Myers Housing Authority
4224 Michigan Avenue Fort Myers FL 33916 Contact Person(s): Angela Edison Telephone: (239) 332-6622 FAX Number: (239) 332-6695 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Low Income Housing/Rental Assistance within Ft. MyersFort Myers Rescue Mission
3985 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33916 Contact Person(s): Rev. George Schaefer & Rev. Robert Walker Telephone: (239) 334-7365 FAX Number: (239) 334-8402 Site Information: 24 hours/7 days a week Services: Christian Counseling Clothing to the Needy Emergency Shelter Household Goods - (on occasion) Meals Onsite & On the Street Daily Personal Goods - (on occasion)Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
4940 Bayline Drive North Fort Myers FL 33917 Contact Person(s): Carla J. Craver, Vice President of Human Services Telephone: (239) 995-2106, X-229 TDD: (239) 995-9207 FAX Number: (239) 995-2099 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Services: Career Assessments High School/High-Tech Career Exploration Housing for People with Disabilities with Low Income Job Placement & Job Coaching On-line Shopping: - shopgoodwill.com Social Security Benefits Planning Assistance Thrift Shops Transitional Employment Vocational EvaluationHabitat for Humanity of Lee County, Inc.
1288 North Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers FL 33903 Contact Person(s): Gladys Schneider, Vice-President of Operations Telephone: (239) 652-0434 FAX Number: (239) 652-0386 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Home Ownership for Low and Very Low-Income HouseholdsHansen-Bays
P. O. Box 61343 Fort Myers FL 33906 Contact Person(s): Winston Piercy/Ray Carlson Telephone: (239) 275-6185 ~ (239) 994-1487 FAX Number: (239) 275-6185 Site Information: 5540 Tenth Avenue, Fort Myers, FL Services: Transitional Housing for Recovering Substance AbusersHarry Chapin Food Bank
2126 Alicia Street Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): Hawley Botchford Telephone: (239) 334-7007 FAX Number: (239) 337-1399 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Services: Food Bank Service to NonProfit Agencies Serving the Needy Federal Surplus Commodities (No direct client service)Harvest Time Ministries
25783 Carnation Court 61 Bonita Springs FL 34135-6468 Contact Person(s): Rev. Gerry Franck Telephone: (239) 947-6016 FAX Number: (239) 947-6016 Site Information: Call First Services: Bibles Clothing/Diapers Food/Baby Food Other Necessities to Those in Need, Especially Farm-Worker Families School Supplies to Needy Children Shoes/Toiletries Serving Bonita SpringsHelp Link (See: United Way 211)
7275 Concourse Drive Fort Myers FL 33908 Contact Person(s): Linda Pankow Telephone: 211 or (239) 433-3900 FAX Number: (239) 433-0997 Site Information: Services Available 24 Hours-a-Day/365 Days a Year Services: Information and ReferralHome Ownership Resource Center
3281 Palm Beach Boulevard Ft. Myers, FL 33916 Contact Person(s): Robert Williams, Jr., Executive Director Telephone: (239) 768-2013 FAX Number: (239) 332-4070 Email Address: horc@earthlink.net Website: horcswfl.org Site Information: Monday Friday, 9:00 am 4:30 pm Services: Information & Referral Service for: ~ · Low Cost Affordable Housing · Purchase and Rehab Mortgages · Remodeling, Repair and Maintenance Assistance · Stabilization of NeighborhoodsIsland Coast AIDS Network (ICAN)
2231 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): Carolyn Moore, Executive Director Dr. Peter Bright, Director of HIV/AIDS Education, Prevention and Research 62 Telephone: (239) 337-2391 24-Hour Hotline. . . . (239) 337-2437 FAX Number: (239) 337-7549 Website: www.icanswfl.org Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Case Management Emergency Food/Food Pantry for Clients HIV/AIDS Education & Prevention Classes Help-Line Counseling Housing Life Problems Counseling Mutual Support Groups Personal Goods - (on occasion)Labor Finders
P. O. Box 711 Fort Myers FL 33902 Contact Person(s): Tom Stephenson/Paul Touchstone Telephone: (239) 334-1964 FAX Number: (239) 334-0589 Site Information: 3814 Palm Beach Boulevard, Ft. Myers, FL 33905 Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm Services: Daily Work Available in Lee CountyLee County Department of Human & Housing Services
83 Pondella Road, Suite 1 North Fort Myers FL 33903 Contact Person(s): Karen B. Hawes, Director Susan Oliver, Family Self-Sufficiency Program Manager Roger Mercado, Neighborhood Building Program Manager Marsha Popkey, Housing Services Program Manager Telephone: (239) 652-7900 ~ Client Services (239) 652-7930 ~ Administration TDD: (239) 652-7940 ~ Hearing Impaired Line FAX Number: (239) 652-7960 Website: http://dhs.lee-county.com Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Self-Sufficiency Counselors also located at the Career & Service Center ~ 4150 Fort Street Extension, Ft. Myers, FL 33916 Services: Family Self Sufficiency Program Information and Referral Resource Coordination Utility/Rent/Mortgage > Payment Assistance Homeless Prevention Programs Vocational Training and Support Services Learn/Link ~ (Information on Vocational/Educational Opportunities Limited Out-of-County TransportationCremation Services for Persons with no Resources
Target Area: Lee County Housing Services Down-Payment/Closing Cost Assistance to Homebuyers Home Improvements/Housing Repairs/Weatherization Owner/Renter-occupied Housing Rehabilitation Sale of Homes to First-time Home Buyers Demolition Programs Target Area: Un-incorporated Lee County Neighborhood Building Neighborhood Building & Revitalization Programs Target Areas: Charleston Park, Harlem Heights, Page Park, Palmona Park, Pine Manor and Suncoast EstatesLee County Department of Community Development & Planning
P. O. Box 398 State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Fort Myers FL 33902-0398 Contact Person: Antia Richards Telephone: (239) 479-8547 or 8585 FAX Number: (239) 479-8161 E-mail Address: Richarah@leegov.com Web Page: http://www.lee-county.com/dcd Site Information: 1500 Monroe Street, 1st Floor, Ft. Myers, FL 33901 Monday Friday, 7:30 am 4:30 pm Services: Affordable Housing for Very Low or Moderately Low Income Financing to Non-Profit OrganizationsLee County Health Department
3920 Michigan Avenue Fort Myers FL 33916 Contact Person(s): Elton Hale Telephone: (239) 332-9638 FAX Number: (239) 332-9508 Site Information: Also located at: 83 Pondella Road, N. Ft. Myers Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: AIDS Education Comprehensive Health Centers Disease-Specific Screening/Diagnosis Environmental Health - (i.e.-Rabies, Septic/Sewer Systems) Family Planning/Teen Pregnancy Prevention Food Vouchers/Infant Formula Immunizations Maternal and Infant CareLee County Housing Authority
14170 Warner Circle, NW North Fort Myers FL 33903 Contact Person(s): J. Walter Streets, Jr., Executive Director Telephone: (239) 997-6688 FAX Number: (239) 997-7970 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Services: Housing/ Rental Assistance for Low-Income Families Section 8 Voucher ProgramLee County One Stop Center ~ ~ YOUR ONE STOP CENTER ~ ~
4150 Ford Street Extension Fort Myers FL 33916 Site Information: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Main Telephone # - (941) 275-3100· Department of Children & Families/South Office
Contact Person: Jane Pigott Telephone: (239) 936-5000 FAX Number: (239) 939-8741 .... Talk to a Rep about Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid Eligibility, Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families· Vocational Rehabilitation
Contact Person: Flora Gonzalez Telephone: (239) 278-7150 FAX Number: (239) 278-7110 . Counseling, Assessment, Training Assistance for Employment Re-entry (Additional Site): 925 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers Telephone: (239) 656-7796 FAX Number: (239) 656-7799· Welfare Transition Program
Contact Person: Kim Usa - (239) 277-0169 .... Florida's Work-First Program and Welfare-to-Work Program· Agency for Workforce Innovation
Contact Person: Nita Helie - (239) 278-7140 Website: floridajobs.org .... Job Placement Assistance, unemployment claims filing, staffing assistance· Workforce Council of Southwest Florida
Contact Person: Al Neuman, Executive Director Telephone: (239) 939-4949 FAX Number: (239) 939-0465 .... Career Training and Placement for Dislocated Workers, Adults & Youths, Adult/Youth Education (Labs on Premises), Case Management, Computer Skills, Information and Referral, Job Development, Life Skills Training, Public Employment and TrainingLee Womens Center
13571 McGregor Boulevard, Suite 24 Fort Myers FL 33919 Contact Person(s): Nina Aprea, Executive Director Telephone: (239) 433-1929 FAX Number: (239) 433-1039 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Also: 24-hour Hotline Saturday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm Evenings ~ by Appointment Continued Services: Adoption Information & Referral Counseling/Emotional Support Free Pregnancy Testing Infant Clothing/Nursery Items (Cribs, Car-seats etc. for Baby) Information and Referral (Medical, Housing, Food, etc.) Parenting Classes and Information Personal GoodsL.A. Social Service Center, Inc.
P. O. Box 1301 Lehigh Acres, FL 33970 Contact Person(s): Lisa J. Goehle Telephone: (239) 369-6739 FAX Number: (239) 369-3504 Site Information: 9 Beth Stacey Boulevard, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm Services: Food/Food Stamps Assistance (Through DCF) Medicine/Medicaid Assistance (Through DCF) Social Security DisabilityLehigh Community Services
9 Beth Stacey Boulevard, Suite 206 Lehigh Acres FL 33936 Contact Person(s): Liz Eilf Telephone: (239) 369-5818 FAX Number: (239) 368-7425 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Emergency Food Housing Payment Assistance Mammograms/Medical Expense Assistance Utility AssistanceLutheran Services Florida/Oasis Youth Shelter
3634 Central Avenue Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): Jan Widmer/Patricia Leonard Telephone: (239) 278-5400 Hotline: 1-800-329-TEEN FAX Number: (239) 278-7965 Site Information: Monday Friday , 8:00 am 4:30 pm Administration Counseling: ~ Monday Friday , By Appointment Shelter: ~ 24 hours/7 days 2 Locations Continued .. Services: Case Management Counseling Services Family Preservation Program (Lee County only) Intake and Assessment Youth Crisis Management Youth Shelter Ages 10 17 yrs. ~ for Truant, Ungovernable, Runaway YouthMcGregor Baptist Pantry
3750 Colonial Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33912 Contact Person(s): Jim Cossairt Telephone: (239) 936-1754 FAX Number: (239) 936-6545 Site Information: Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3131 East Riverside Drive, Ft. Myers - (Food only) Services: Clothes Closet ~ 3750 Colonial Boulevard Emergency Food ~ 3131 East Riverside DriveNew Life Assembly of God Church
507 Sunshine Boulevard Lehigh Acres FL 33971 Contact Person(s): Regina Barnett Telephone: (239) 369-6147 FAX Number: (239) 368-0704 Site Information: Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Services: Food Pantry ~ By Appointment only Can receive food once/month (Lee - Lehigh residents only)Orthodox Community Services
111 Evergreen Road North Fort Myers FL 33903 Contact Person(s): Fr. John (Abbot), Fr. Mark, Fr. George Telephone: (239) 997-2846 FAX Number: (239) 997-2046 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm Services: Attorney Referrals Blankets, Clothing and Furniture Community Garden and Produce Counseling Services Food Pantry - (Wed., 1:00 - 3:00 PM and by Referral in Emergencies) Information and Referral Nurse on-site (Wednesday) Self-help Resources/Spiritual Counseling Site for Community Service Hours Programs for Youthful OffendersOur Mothers Home of SW Florida, Inc.
7438 Carrier Road Fort Myers FL 33912 Contact Person(s): Mary Lewis, Director Gina Thomas Telephone: (239) 267-4663 FAX Number: (239) 267 4575 Site Information: Call: Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm or Visit by Appointment Services: Second-Trimester Pre/Post-pregnancy Shelter for Homeless Teen Mothers & Their Children Teaching of Parenting Skills and Independent Living (Must Have Social Service Agency Referral)Pan-American Indian Association
8335 Sevigny Drive N. Ft. Myers FL 33917 Contact Person(s): Rev. White Bear Barnard, PhD Telephone: (239) 543-7727 FAX Number: (239) 543-7727 Site Information: Call first ~ Monday Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm Services: Delivery of Food & Clothing to Shelters, Food Kitchens & Safe Houses Confidential Counseling for: Adults, Children, Marriage, Substance Abuse Guidance for Prisoners, via Mail, Phone, Visitation when necessary Native American Worship Service. Newsletter ~ Spiritual, Educational InformationRuth Cooper Center For Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
2789 Ortiz Avenue Fort Myers FL 33905 Contact Person(s): Robert Saunders Telephone: (239) 275-3222 Emergency Srvs: (239) 275-4242 ~ 24 hours FAX Number: (239) 275-6037 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Serving Adults and Children in ~ Individual, Family and Group Counseling Information and Referral Inpatient Mental Health Facilities/Mental Health Evaluation ~ Adults Inpatient Mental Health & Addiction Services ~ Children Mental Health Residential Treatment Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Resource Coordination/Crisis Intervention Supported Employment & HousingSalvation Army
PO Box 60087 Fort Myers FL 33906-6087 Contact Person(s): Sue Addington/Ginny Clayborne Telephone: (239) 334-3745, X-263 (Days) (239) 334-6353 (Evenings) FAX Number: (239) 334-1473 Site Information: Red Shield Lodge, 2476 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Services: Case Management: ~ Referral Comprehensive Care Programs for the Homeless (Residential) Correctional Facilities (Residential) Crisis Management: ~ Food Pantry, Vouchers, Daily Hot Meals Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation (Residential) Educational Services and Housing Assistance Emergency Food and Clothing Emergency Shelter and Cold Weather Shelter Family Shelter: ~ Single Women, Women w/Children, 2-Parent Families Outreach Services: ~ Blankets, Hygiene Kits, Clothing, Food Distribution Primary Care Clinic Rehabilitation Counseling, Employment Counseling and Placement Transitional HousingSchool District of Lee County
Student Welfare and Attendance 2523 Market Street Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): Mattie S. Young, Coordinator Annette Tartaglia, M.S.W. Telephone: (239) 337-8263 (239) 337-8696 FAX Number: (239) 335-1452 (239) 335-1452 E-Mail: MattieY@lee.k12.fl.us AnnetteTA@lee.k12.fl.us Site Information: 2523 Market Street, Ft. Myers, FL 33901 Corner: Fowler & Market St. ~ (Weaver Hipps School Board Annex) Monday - Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm Services: Advocacy for the Promotion of Educational Advancement Assistance in Securing: Birth Certificates, Clothing, School Supplies Case Management, Physicals, Immunizations, School Records Elimination of Enrollment Barriers Other Appropriate Ancillary Services Following School Enrollment School Social Work/Attendance Services for Homeless Children/FamiliesSHARE Christ Lutheran Church
2911 Del Prado Boulevard Cape Coral FL 33904 Contact Person(s): Sara Hafer Telephone: (239) 542-2709 (Church) FAX Number: (239) 542-6553 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Services: Food VouchersSHARE - Covenant Community Ministries
940 Tarpon Street Fort Myers FL 33916 Contact Person(s): Tony Flammia Telephone: (239) 334-1136 FAX Number: (239) 334-0551 Site Information: Monday & Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Services: Clothing ~ Food Pantries Rent & Utility Assistance > Limited to Congregation onlySHARE - Pine Island United Methodist Church
5701 Pine Island Road Bokeelia FL 33922 Contact Person(s): Pastor Brian James Telephone: (239) 283-2386 FAX Number: (239) 283-9046 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Services: Food PantriesSouthwest Florida Outreach Ministries
c/o Broadway Church of God 3309 South Broadway Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): Rolanda McCoy Telephone: (239) 275-1141 or 936-8366 FAX Number: (239) 939-7625 Site Information: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ~ 9:00 am 12:00 Noon Services: Clothes Food Possible Financial Help ~ (Emergency Shut-offs)Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS)
2101 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): H. Randall (Randy) Bixler PATH Case Manager: Richard Butzler TANF Case Manager: Marty Howard Telephone: (239) 338-2977 24 hour Hotline: (239) 332-6989 FAX Number: (239) 338-2988 Email Address: r_bixler@swfas.org Site Information: Detox Center , 2562 Dixie Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Vince Smith Ctr./Adolescent Residential Treatment Center 2450 Prince Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Adolescent Day Treatment & Out-Patient Services 1105 SE 6th Court, Cape Coral, FL 33990 Employment Assistance Program 3949 Evans Avenue, Suite 202, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Transitional Living Center 2516 Grand Avenue, Fort Myers, FL (Adult Residential & Day Treatment ~ ~ Men & Womens Halfway Houses Services: Adult Detoxification Adult & Adolescent Prevention Drug Courts & Other Court-Related Services Employee Assistance Programs Halfway House Homeless Case Management (PATH) Life Skills/ Mental Health Evaluation Occupational Therapy & Psychiatric Care in Adult Residential Halfway Hse Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs TANF - Case Management ~ WAGES - Case Management Vocational EducationSt. Vincent de Paul Society
11799 So. Cleveland Avenue Fort Myers FL 33907-2883 Contact Person(s): Patrick Walker Telephone: (239) 334-9225 Site Information: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon Services: Clothing/Furniture Food Pantries/Food Vouchers Household Goods Rent Assistance Utility Bill Assistance (Electric/Water)Tender Loving Care Complex, Inc. (Childrens Home)
2104 SW 52nd Lane Cape Coral FL 33914-6848 Contact Person(s): Sherry Magness Telephone: (239) 542-4800 ~ Office FAX Number: (239) 542-0600 Site Information: Monday Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm ~ Office Hours Services: Foster Care Home for Sibling Groups, Ages: 0 18 That have Been Abandoned, Abused and/or Neglected and Parents That Need Someone to Keep their Children for AwhileTerm Personnel
2615 Edison Street Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): Charles Smith Telephone: (239) 334-9770 FAX Number: (239) 334-7787 Site Information: Monday Saturday, 5:00 am 7:00 pm Also serving Charlotte and Sarasota Counties Services: Provide Daily Work with Daily PayThe Garden Foundation, Inc.
4610 Tice Street Fort Myers, FL 33905 Contact Person(s): Beverly Johnson/Ted Stringer Telephone: (239) 694-5851 (239) 334-8677 FAX Number: (239) 694-5851 Site Information: 4610 Tice Street, Fort Myers, FL 33905 - Women 2922 Evans Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 - Men 24 Hours ~ Seven Days a Week Services: After-Care for Substance Abuse Clothing for Homeless and Needy Food for the Homeless Group Therapy (in-House) On-Line Services for Vocations Personal Hygiene Provide Flowers/Visits for Elderly in Lee County. Senior Citizen Facilities Residential Housing for Wounded Women Transitional/Halfway House Accommodations Twelve (12) Step Recovery Group MeetingsThe Nations Association
PO Box 1060 Fort Myers FL 33902 Contact Person(s): Ruth Suarez Noemi Vega ~ (Jobs Program) Telephone: (239) 332-7575 (239) 332-7575 FAX Number: (239) 332-4343 Site Information: Monday Friday Office Hours: ~ 8:00 am 4:00 pm; Employment Program: ~ 9:00 am 2:00 pm New Location: ~ 4625 Palm Beach Boulevard, Ft. Myers, FL 33905 Services: Clothing Employment Assistance Food AssistanceUnited Way 211
7275 Concourse Drive Fort Myers FL 33908 Contact Person(s): Linda Pankow Telephone: 211 or (239) 433-3900 FAX Number: (239) 433-0997 Site Information: Services Available 24 Hours-a-Day/365 Days a Year Services: Comprehensive Information & Referral Service ~ ~ Providing Free Access to Health & Social Services in Lee CountyVeterans Administration/Homeless Outreach
3033 Winkler Extension Fort Myers FL 33916 Contact Person(s): Lori Berkland Telephone: (239) 939-3939, X-6362 FAX Number: (239) 931-6114 Site Information: 3033 Winkler Ext./Outreach Sites in Lee County Monday Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm Services: Assessment for Bay Pines Homeless Program Enrollment for Health Benefits Referral for Drug & Alcohol Treatment Referral for Medical Care Request Discharge PaperworkVeterans Center Fort Myers (Outstation)
3691 Evans Avenue, Suite 208 Fort Myers FL 33901 Contact Person(s): Wayne Plummer, LCSW Telephone: (239) 938-1100 FAX Number: (239) 938-1101 Continued .. Site Information: Monday ~ (Naples) ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm Thursday ~ 1:00 pm 9:30 pm Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm Services: Community Education Information and Referral Readjustment Counseling for Veterans ~ Individual, Group & Marital/Family (Serving: Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, Lee & Collier Counties)Veterans Helping Hand, Inc.
P. O. Box 3158 No. Fort Myers FL 33918 Contact Person(s): Rocky Stone Warren York Telephone: (239) 466-3294 (239) 543-8365 FAX Number: (239) 466-1235 (239) 543-8952 Email Address: fmrock1@comcast.net Site Information: North Fort Myers Daily 8:00 am 8:00 pm Services: Assistance with other Agencies Benefit Counseling Clothing Food Personal Hygiene Kit Sleeping Bags Tarps NOTE: Services Limited to Veterans who Served in the U.S. Armed ServicesVeterans Outreach Program
1207 SE 30th Terrace Cape Coral FL 33904 Contact Person(s): Sara Cacciolfi or Edward Lewis Telephone: (239) 945-6084 (239) 772-1817 FAX Number: (239) 945-6084 Site Information: All Souls Church, 14640 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers Monday Sunday (7 Days) - 9:00 am 3:00 pm Services: Bicycle Tires, Patch Kits and Tubes Bus Passes Clothing Food Hot Meals Served on Wednesdays at 11:00 am Personal Hygiene Items Sleeping Bags Tents
