Lee County, FL Survival Guide


Food Pantries

  • McGregor Baptist
    3750 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 936-1754

  • St. Vincent DePaul
    2073 Lafayette Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
    (239) 334-9225

  • All Souls Episcopal Pantry
    14640 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 997-7685

  • Bethany Evangelical Church
    264 Evergreen Rd, North Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 995-0988

  • F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva
    2430 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
    Sanibel/Captiva residents only
    (239) 472-4775

  • Cape Coral Caring Center
    1420 SE 47th Street, Cape Coral, FL
    Cape Coral residents only
    (239) 945-1927

  • Hope Center – Vineyard
    923 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33904
    (239) 549-8075

  • Community Cooperative Ministries
    1105 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL
    (239) 242-0401

  • Cape Coral Assembly of God
    717 Skyline Blvd, Cape Coral, FL
    (239) 574-5690

  • Catholic Charities
    4235 Michigan Link Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-4007

  • Community Cooperative Ministries
    3429 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 332-7687

  • Word of Life Church
    6111 South Pointe Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 274-8881

  • The Salvation Army
    10291 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 278-1551

  • Pine Manor Community Center
    5547 10th Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 275-5180

  • Page Park Community Club
    507 Center Rd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 939-4454

  • Jewish Federation
    9701 Commerce Center Ct, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 481-4449

  • Gladiolus Food Pantry
    10511 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 437-8122

  • Interfaith Caregivers
    17592 Rockefeller Cir, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 267-3510

  • Fort Myers Christian Outreach Center
    3500 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 481-6262

  • Cape Coral Bootstrap
    2691 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL
    (239) 898-2331

  • Faith Fellowship Outreach
    17650 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 278-3638

  • Broadway Church of God
    3309 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 936-8366

  • Our Lady’s Cupboard
    13031 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 694-3985

  • Soul Food Ministries
    5878 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 292-6324

  • New Life Assembly
    5146 Leonard Blvd S, Lehigh Acres, FL
    (239) 369-6147

  • Lehigh Community Services
    By appointment only
    (239) 369-5818

  • Harry Chapin Food Bank
    3760 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-7007

Housing & Shelters

  • Fort Myers Housing Authority
    4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 344-3220

  • Lee County Housing Authority
    14170 Warner Circle, North Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 997-6688

  • Habitat for Humanity of Lee County
    12751 New Brittany Blvd Ste 100, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 652-0434

  • Home Ownership Resource Center
    4040 Palm Beach Blvd Ste C, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 768-2013

  • Fort Myers Community Development
    1825 Hendry St, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 321-7970

  • Fort Myers Rescue Mission
    6900 Mission Lane, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-7365

  • Lee County Homeless Coalition
    1500 Colonial Blvd Ste #214, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 322-6600

  • The Salvation Army
    10291 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 278-1551

  • Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
    5100 Tice St R, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 995-2106

  • Lee County Human Services
    2440 Thompson St, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 533-7930

  • Lehigh Community Services
    201 Plaza Dr #3, Lehigh Acres, FL
    (239) 369-5818

  • St. Vincent De Paul Society
    2073 Lafayette St, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-9225

  • Ona Solutions
    Lehigh Acres, FL
    (239) 688-4815 (9 AM – 3 PM)
    (239) 785-3315 (3 PM – 5 PM)

Clothing

  • Beacon of Hope
    5090 Doug Taylor Cir, St James City, FL
    (239) 283-5123

  • Catholic Charities
    5597 Sunrise Dr, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-2234

Medical

  • Family Health Centers
    4040 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 344-2304
    2256 Heitman St, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 278-3600
    1162 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 332-0417
    13195 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 344-2348
    2232 Grand Ave, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 334-8529
    28341 S Tamiami Trail Ste 2, Bonita Springs, FL – (239) 344-2322

  • Family Health Women’s Services
    13195 Metro Pkwy Ste 8, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 344-2348

  • Paul Laurence Dunbar Health Center
    3511 MLK Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 332-3157

  • Lehigh Acres Medical
    5705 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL
    (239) 481-4111

  • Salvation Army Center of Hope
    2400 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-3745

  • Hatton Rogers Clinic
    4250 Hatton Rogers Ln, North Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 656-0221

  • United Way – We Care
    7273 Concourse Dr, Fort Myers, FL
    Call for locations
    (239) 433-2000

  • Dr. Gary M. Freudenthal MA PsyD
    2503 Del Prado Blvd Ste 410, Cape Coral, FL
    (860) 227-1044

  • Premier Mobile Health Services
    View mobile clinic schedule online
    https://premiermobilehealth.org

Dental

  • Dental Hygiene Clinic
    8099 College Pkwy Bldg A154, Fort Myers, FL
    $50 cleanings
    (239) 985-8334

  • Bonita Springs Family Dental
    11921 Saradrienne Lane, Bonita Springs, FL
    (239) 342-7935

  • Project Dentists Care
    2051 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 561-1949

  • Salvation Army Center of Hope
    2400 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-3745

  • Pine Island Medical & Dental
    8359 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City, FL
    (239) 344-2393

  • Lehigh Acres Medical & Dental
    3400 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL
    (239) 344-2385

  • Lee County Health Department
    3920 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 332-9501

  • Broadway Family Dental
    3600-A Broadway, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 344-2335

Medications

Mental Health / Counseling

  • Ms. Margery Runyan
    13960 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia, FL
    (239) 839-8230

  • SalusCare
    3763 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 275-3222
    10140 Deer Run Farms Rd, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 275-4242
    2450 Prince St, Fort Myers, FL – (239) 338-2306

  • The Salvation Army Red Shield Lodge
    2476 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 334-3745

  • Center for Mental Health Services
    Call or text 988
    (240) 276-1310

  • National Hopeline Network
    (800) 442-HOPE (4673)

  • Children’s Advocacy Center
    3830 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 939-2808

  • Park Royal Hospital
    9241 Park Royal Dr, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 204-2131

  • Center for Life Changing Solutions, LLC
    10651 Habitat Tr, Bokeelia, FL
    (239) 283-4451

  • Start Your Recovery Substance Abuse Resources
    https://startyourrecovery.org/

Financial Assistance

  • Lee County Human Services
    2440 Thompson St, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 533-7930

  • Catholic Charities
    4235 Michigan Link Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    Rent, utilities, and prescription assistance
    (239) 334-4007

  • LIHEAP
    Assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities, home repair, and home purchase
    https://www.leegov.com/dhs/assistance/financial

  • Lehigh Community Services
    201 Plaza Dr #3, Lehigh Acres, FL
    (239) 369-5818

  • The Salvation Army
    2400 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL
    Rent, utilities, and prescription assistance
    (239) 334-3745

  • Bonita Springs Assistance
    25300 Bernwood Dr #6, Bonita Springs, FL
    (239) 992-3034

  • Pine Island F.I.S.H.
    Call for eligibility
    (239) 283-4442

  • Cancer Alliance of Naples
    3384 Woods Edge Cir #102, Bonita Springs, FL
    (239) 643-HOPE (4673)

Transportation

  • LeeTran
    https://www.rideleetran.com
    (239) 533-8726
    $1.50 fare / $40 monthly pass
    Discounts available based on eligibility

  • Good Wheels
    https://www.goodwheels.org
    (239) 768-2900
    $2 each way / $1 Medicaid rides

  • F.I.S.H. of Sanibel
    2430 B Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
    Non-emergency transportation
    Call for eligibility
    (239) 472-4775

  • Pine Island F.I.S.H.
    Non-emergency transportation
    Call for eligibility
    (239) 283-4442

  • Cape Coral Mini Bus
    https://www.capeparks.com
    Cape Coral residents only
    (239) 574-0573

Miscellaneous

  • Freida B. Smith Special Populations Center
    410 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL
    (239) 574-0574

  • Easterseals of Florida Serving Southwest Florida
    8793 Tamiami Trail E Unit 111, Naples, FL
    (239) 403-0366

  • Pine Island F.I.S.H.
    Medical equipment loans
    (239) 283-4442

  • Department of Veterans Affairs – VA Clinic
    2489 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL
    (239) 652-1800

  • Fort Myers Veteran Center
    2891 Center Pointe Dr #100, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 652-1861

  • Lee County Veterans’ Service Office
    2440 Thompson St, Fort Myers, FL
    (239) 533-8381

  • Cape Coral Bootstrap
    2691 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL
    (239) 898-2331

  • Freecycle
    https://www.freecycle.org
    Free items and giveaways

  • IDignity
    https://idignity.org/
    Assistance obtaining birth certificates, IDs, and Social Security cards

Medicaid & SNAP Income Requirements


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