Local Services
Services Help Line United Way 211 of Lee County
24-Hour Information and Referral Service – (239) 433-3900
7275 Concourse Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
EMERGENCY HOUSING
Abuse Counseling & Treatment
939-3112
P. O. Box 60401, Fort Myers 33906
Open: 24-7
Services: shelter & counseling for victims
of domestic violence
Bread of Life Mission
(941) 575-4440
6454 Scott Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Services: Faith bases homeless shelter
CHAINS, Inc.
479-7698
3613 Fairview Ave., Fort Myers 33916
An Ex-Offender Ministry in the African
American Community; temporary short term
housing for men, mentoring, resource for
returning to community
Fort Myers Rescue Mission
334-7365
6900 Mission Lane, Fort Myers 33916
Open: 24-7
Services: Christian based for men and
families with children.
Lifeline Family Center, Inc.
Maternity Home/Aftercare Transitional Housing
242-7238 M-F 9:00 a.m./5:00 p.m.
907 S.E. 5h Ave., Cape Coral 33990
Services: Shelter for pregnant mothers
providing a safe home/learning environment,
educational-job training, counseling,
parenting classes & spiritual direction
Criteria: Prior to six months pregnant, ages
15-22, must pass drug test and have no active
felony charges
Lutheran Services (OASIS)
278-5400
Hours : 8 a.m. – 4 :30 p.m.
3634 Central Avenue, Fort Myers 33901
Services: minors age 10-17
Florida Rural Legal Services
334-4554
3210 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers
Open: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Services: Assessment for pro bono services
The Nations Association
332-7575
4625 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers 33905
Open: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
Services:
Immigration services
VETERANS SERVICES
The Veteran Center
938-1100
2072 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers 33901
VA Veterans Homeless Outreach Services
Contact: Rick Merillat at 939-3939 ext 6495
OPEN: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Services:
Enrollment for health benefits, request
discharge paperwork, drug and alcohol
treatment. Medical domiciliary referral etc.
Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic
939-3939
Benefits Info: 1-800-827-1000
3033 Winkler Avenue, Fort Myers 33916
Open: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (M-F)
Services: Health benefits, NSC pensions,
SC pensions, etc.
God’s Table at Chapel by the Sea
463-3173
100 Chapel Street, Fort Myers Beach 33931
Services:Veteran Services: Friday 8:30 a.m.
Lee County Veterans’ Service Office
938-1100
Contact: John Ebling
2072 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers 33901
Open: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FOOD PANTRIES
All Souls Episcopal Church
997-7685
Must live in North Fort Myers
and not be served by another food pantry
14640 N. Cleveland Ave., N. Fort Myers 33903
Clothing:
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday
Food Pantry:
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday
Food Service:
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday
Alva United Methodist Pantry
728-2277
21440 Pearl Street, Alva 33920
Bonita Springs Assistance Office
992-3034 Open: (M-F) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
10346 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs 34135
Services: for Bonita and Estero residents
Broadway Church of God
936-8366
3309 S. Broadway, Fort Myers 33901
Open: (Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Services: Food/Groceries 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Bring photo ID;
eligible 1 time per month
Cape Coral Caring Center
945-1927
4645 S.E. 15th Avenue, Cape Coral 33904
Open: 9:00 a.m. – Noon for Cape residents
Catholic Charities
334-4007
3430 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers 33901
Christian Brothers
997-9098 for Bonita Springs/Estero only
26650 Noble Lane, Bonita Springs 34135
Community Cooperative Ministries
332-7687 Must have a referral
3429 Dr. MLK Boulevard, Fort. Myers
Services: Food/ grocery items 9:00-11:00 a.m.
First Assembly Cornerstone (Ministries)
337-4140
3220 Martin Luther King Blvd., FM 33916
Services: food or clothing available Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Harvest Time Ministries
947-6016
25783 Carnation Court, Bonita Springs 34135
Services: food & clothing for farm worker
families in Bonita Springs
Healthy Choice Ministries
867-1256 Call prior & talk with Scott
878-1970 for Food
3506 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers 33916
Food and groceries available M-F
Criteria: Must have a photo identification
Helping Hands
433-5901
2203 Fowler Street, Fort Myers 33901
(located at Labor Ready Office) 461-0008
Criteria: Bring photo identification and proof
of residence in North Fort Myers
Interfaith Caregivers of South Lee, Inc.
992-6080 or 267-6155
20300 B. Trailside Drive, Estero 33928
Serving Island Park, San Carlos & Estero
Monday from Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – Noon
ICAN
337-2391 Services available to clients only
2231 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers 33901
Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte
481-4449 Call for appointment
6237 Presidential Court, #E, Fort Myers 33919
Services: Monday-Thursday 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.
McGregor Baptist
936-1754
3131 E. Riverside Drive, Fort Myers 33916
Open for food/groceries Monday & Wednesday
10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Criteria: 2 forms of ID, eligible 3X per year
Nations Association Charities, Inc.
332-7575
4625 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Services: need DCF of new job referral
New Life Assembly of God
(239) 369-6147
507 Sunshine Boulevard, Lehigh Acres 33971
Open: Tuesday and Thursday from
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. by appointment
Services: Food/groceries items for Lehigh
residents (bring identification)
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church
283-0456
12175 Stringfellow Road, Pine Island
Open: call for an appointment 33922
Services: Food/grocery items for Pine Island
residents only 6x year limit: M-F 8am-2pm
Lee Mental Health Center – Lehigh
United Way House 369-0177
1303-103 Homestead Road, Lehigh 33936
Contact: Jeff Zerbe
St. John the Apostle MCC
344-0012 – Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3049 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 33901
Services: Food/Grocery items by referral
The Nations Association
332-7575
4625 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers 33905
Open: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
Services: Food/grocery items – Must be
referred by food stamp office or new job
The Salvation Army
334-3745 Open: Monday-Friday
2476 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers 33901
9:00 a.m-11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Services: Food/grocery items
St. Vincent de Paul
334-9225
2073 Lafayette Avenue, Fort Myers 33901
9:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Services: Groceries, other help
2202 Fowler Street, Fort Myers 33901
6 Days a Week at Labor Ready 461-0008
