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Fort Myers, FL Assistance Programs

Below we the Fort Myers assistance programs.

If you would like to see ALL of the assistance programs in Lee County community resources, visit the link below: All Lee County Assistance

Services Provided on this page:
> Housing Programs and Assistance. ie. low income housing
> Food Assistance. ie. pantries, soup kitchens
> Help Paying Bills ie. rent assistance ..
> Free Clothing Assistance
> Childcare Assistance ie. free, subsidized
> Healthcare Assistance ie. free clinics, subsidized healthcare
> Homeless Assistance ie. shelters, day shelters, homeless assistance
> Numerous Helpful programs not listed above ie. bus tickets, free rides


Assistance Programs In Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL Housing Assistance

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Lee County.
Fort Myers Rescue Mission

6900 Mission Lane
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239) 334-7365
They provide housing, food, and a ministry to homeless men in the community. Daily meal times: 5:00am, 11:30am and 5:00pm ..

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Catholic Charities

4235 Michigan Avenue Link
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)337-4007
Catholic Charities provides financial assistance, food programs, housing counseling, youth education and mentoring, and affordable housing for low-income and homeless families...

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Florida Rural Legal Services

3210 Cleveland Avenue,
Fort Myers, FL - 33902
(239) 334-4554
Free legal representation is provided for people below the poverty line in matters relating to housing, civil rights, public benefits, income maintenance, health care, and consumer law. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Fort Myers, FL Food Assistance

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Lee County.

Amigos Center (Amigos en Christo, Inc.)

3634 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
Provides servic
Our Immigration Specialists provide low cost legal family based immigration services. We help families reunite and stay united, moving them along the pathway toward permanent residency and citizenship.***Social Services: We strive to meet peoples physical needs and show Gods love by giving:Assistance of food and clothing. Education through English classes, seminars, crisis pregnancy counseling, and referrals...

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St. Martin de Porres Outreach Ministries

4711 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)693-4711
The Caf offers a free meal Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A food pantry is open on Mondays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. A training center offers instruction Monday Friday in English as a second language, sewing, computer skills, food preparation, literacy, and basic construction skills. Showers are available on Thursday and Friday. They also have a clothing distribution program...

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Saint Vincent DePaul Church / Our Lady’s Cupboard Food Pantry

13031 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL - 33905
(239)693-0818
Provides a food pantry for families in need. Call (239) 694-3895 and leave your name and return phone call number...

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Fort Myers Christian Outreach Center

3500 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
Includes a teen
http://fmcoc.com/projects/food-pantry..

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Cornerstone Ministries

3220 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)337-4140
Provides food, clothing, work training, literacy training, back-to-school supplies for low-income families, youth groups and church services...

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Harry Chapin Food Bank

3760 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-7007
Works in a cooperative effort with other local entities to procure and distribute food to those in need. (Does not distribute food directly to individuals or families.) Provides opportunities for volunteer community service. Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm...

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Community Cooperative

3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL - 33902
(239)332-7687
Provides a soup kitchen for homeless and needy families. The Choice Market provides needy families in Lee County a choice of emergency food items up to one time per quarter a year. Offers a Montessori preschool, life coaching, financial literacy classes, crisis intervention and case management for families at risk of becoming homeless, social services for chronic homelessness, and health and wellness programs. Provides food distribution and targeted case management at the Cape Coral United Way House and the Dunbar United Way House. Hours: Monday Friday, 6:00 am 9:00 pm...

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Interfaith Charities of South Lee, Inc.

17592 Rockefeller Circle
Fort Myers, FL - 33967
(239)267-3510
Provides a food pantry, emergency financial assistance and minor home repair. Co-locates other social service agencies on-site. Serves only residents of San Carlos Park and Estero. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm..

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Red Shield Lodge

2400 Edison Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-3745
Provides meals, food pantry, emergency shelter, crisis management, transitional living, and medical care to people who are homeless or near homeless. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 pm...

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Broadway Community Church – SWFL Outreach

3309 Broadway Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)936-8366
They provide emergency financial assistance and food pantry. ..

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Fort Myers, FL Rent and Bill Pay Assistance

Our financial assistance programs include rent assistance, bill pay services, prescription assistance programs, utility assistance, mortgage assistance programs in Lee County.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Inc.

3830 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)939-2808
Partners in Parenting offers free parenting education classes in English and Spanish based on the "Nurturing Parenting Program." Free childcare is available for infants and toddlers. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm...

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Verity Pregnancy and Medical Resource Center

8890 Salrose Lane, Suite 104
Fort Myers, FL - 33912
(239)433-1929
Provides information and support for unplanned pregnancies. Provides free pregnancy testing, referrals, peer counseling, childbirth/parenting classes, limited assistance for infant supplies, and post abortion support. Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm...

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The Salvation Army (Lee)

2476 Edison Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-3745
Provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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The Heights Foundation (Lee)

15570 Hagie Drive
Fort Myers, FL - 33908
(239)482-7706
Office provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), assists low-income households, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A home energy emergency may result from a delinquent utility bill, lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a shut off notice. Payments are for home heating or cooling and other emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons.Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season, up to $600 per season. Program beneficiaries may receive vouchers to purchase blankets, portable heaters, and fans. The program can also help pay for repairs to existing heating or cooling equipment or for re-connection fees. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross household annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines...

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Royal Palm Christian Counseling

1705 Colonial Boulevard, D2
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)939-0707
Services: Offers Christian and Bible-based counseling, workshops and seminars, including parenting, effective discipline, anger management, marriage and family, mixed families, grief, trauma, abuse problems and careers. Rates for services based on a sliding scale. Some evening hours. ..

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Community Cooperative (CCI-Lee Cty)

3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)332-7687
Services: Offers Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), helps low-income families, with at least one person age 60 and older, when the households are experiencing a home energy emergency. A domestic energy emergency may result from an outstanding utility bill, a lack of fuel or wood, or the receipt of a notice of disconnection. Payments for emergency energy-related expenses such as home heating and cooling during the heating (October to March) and cooling (April to September) seasons. Eligible families will receive one benefit per season, up to a maximum of $600 per season. Program beneficiaries can receive vouchers to buy blankets, portable heaters and fans. The program can also assist cover the cost of repairing or reconnecting existing heating or cooling equipment. Eligibility: Documented heating or cooling emergency, at least one individual age 60 or older in the home, and a gross family annual income equal to or less than 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  ..

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Fort Myers, FL Clothing Assistance

See our list of free clothing assistance programs below.
City Gate Church/Elevation Ministries

1735 Jackson Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)334-7747
A ministry to the homeless provides breakfast, hot showers, washes two days change of clothes, haircuts, and a bag lunch to go on Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am...

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Fort Myers, FL Child Care Assistance

Our list of child care assistance programs include subsidized child care, day care programs in Lee County.
Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc.

6831 Palisades Park Court, Suite 6
Fort Myers, FL - 33912
(239)278-1002
Provides child care, voluntary pre-kindergarten programs, and afterschool programs located throughout the area. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm...

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Fort Myers, FL Health Care Assistance Programs and Clinics

Our list of clinics and healthcare assistance programs includes free and income based clincs: dental and medical, health care assistant payment programs, etc.
Project Dentist’s Care of S.W. Florida, Inc. / Lee County Dental Society

34 Barkley Cir
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)561-1949
A low-income clinic staffed by dentists that volunteer their time on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Performs extractions, fillings, and x-rays. Services are free for those who qualify. Call to apply...

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Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida

2256 Heitman Street
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)278-3600
Provides primary medical and dental care to all ages. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Adult, pediatric, and dental services are located at multiple sites throughout the county...

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Lee County Bar Association

2077 First Street, Suite 207
Fort Myers, FL - 33902
(239)334-0047
Sponsors free legal clinics on important topics of local interest. Provides a lawyer referral service. Youth programs include Moot Court and annual Mock Trial competitions. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm., Closed daily, 12:00 pm. - 1:00 pm...

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The Behavioral Health Center

12550 New Brittany Boulevard, Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL - 33907
(239)343-9180
Offers child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, medication management, psychological assessments, and individual, family, couples, and group therapy. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and private pay. Also offers a partial hospitalization program. Free case management is offered for those without insurance...

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SalusCare

3763 Evans Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)275-3222
Services: Comprehensive service provider for individuals with mental health problems and/or substance abuse, including outpatient, residential, emergency/crisis services and community-based services. They accept some insurance and Medicaid. Fees can be adjusted based on household income. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Fort Myers, FL Homeless Shelters and Homeless Assistance

Our list of homeless programs include emergency homeless shelters, day shelters, homeless resources for men, women, and families. Free public showers, etc
Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT)

P.O. Box 60401
Fort Myers, FL - 33906
(239)939-2553
Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through shelter, advocacy, counseling, support groups, education on teen dating violence, information and referrals. All services provided to victims of domestic violence and their children and survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking are available free of charge. Call for hours...

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Fort Myers, FL Various Assistance Programs

Below we list the helpful resource programs we have found in Lee County.
Accelerated Learning Solutions (ALS), Coronado High School

3057 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33901
(239)337-9140
Finish School's accredited, revolutionary charter schools provide students (ages 16-21) with a safe and distraction-free environment where you can learn at your own pace and on your schedule. You'll be able to balance your personal life and responsibilities while working towards your diploma. What They offer; FREE tuition, Flexible daily schedule, Easy application process, Free public transportation to school, Credits earned for working/volunteering, On-site Family Support Specialist, College application assistance and Job placement and career coaching...

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McGregor Baptist Church Food Pantry

3131 East Riverside Drive
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
The Clothes Clo
http://www.mcgregor.net/care-and-help/benevolence..

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AFCAAM/Catholic Charities of Venice, Inc.

3681 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)461-0233
Provides education, youth mentoring programs, tutoring, computers, afterschool reading program, and a Boy Scout program. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm...

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Acceleration Middle School

3365 Seminole Avenue
Fort Myers, FL - 33916
(239)400-1818
A free, public charter school that provides a flexible schedule tailored to individual learning styles. Assists students who have fallen behind in catching up to grade level. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm...

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

6237 Presidential Court
Fort Myers, FL - 33919
(239)288-4224
They offer community-based and school-based mentoring for youth with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models for youth. Hours of operation: Between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Friday ..

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Community Pregnancy Clinic, Fort Myers Clinic

8660 College Pkwy, Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL - 33919
(239)689-1543
Services: Offers pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound examinations, counseling, crisis intervention, prenatal classes, classes of moms and women, material support for mothers and infants, reference services for medical and financial needs, support after abortion. Fees: All services are free and confidential. Hours of Operation: Monday -Thursday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Accelerated Learning Solutions (ALS), Island Park High School

16520 South Tamiami Trail, Unit 190
Fort Myers, FL - 33908
(239)204-5965
Services: They offer FREE learning, Flexible daily schedule, Easy application process, Free public transport to school, Job/Volunteer credits, Family Support Specialist on site, application support for studies and job placement and career coaching. Accredited, revolutionary charter schools finish schools offers students (ages 16-21) with a safe and distracting environment where you can learn at your own pace and on schedule. You will be able to balance your personal life and responsibilities while working towards your diploma. ..

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Government and Local Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing low income housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.

Financial Assistance

There are many financial assistance programs such as TANF Cash Assistance and other bill pay resources. We help uncover those for you.

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