This group offers a free food pantry for those in need that work and live in Collier County. They are open Tuesdays and Fridays until 5 pm. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

The Shelter runs The Shelter Options Shoppe. It offers new and gently used clothing, accessories, and household items. They also have an online shop. All proceeds support The Shelter and clients can shop free of charge. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 239.775.1101

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Inc. provides Legal Services. They offer limited on-site legal services and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. They also offer court advocacy services. Please call or visit website for more information.

This group can help military families with financial assistance. They work with military aid societies and it comes in the form of a loan or a grant. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 1.877.272.7337

Assistance can include funds for:

• burial of a loved one
• emergency travel
• emergency food and shelter
• And More...

This agency helps families and their small children to access education. They have programs for children up to the age of five. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.

Programs Include:

• Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP)
• Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
• Head Start & Early Head Start
• Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
• School Readiness Program

The Emergency Financial Assistance Program gives one-time help with rent, mortgage, and/or utility needs of up to $1,750. They can also help with up to $3,000 for moving. This can be for rental security deposits, utility deposits, first month’s rent, and/or last month’s rent. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.

CEID helps people start businesses. They serve start-ups across a large range of sectors. They offer shared resources and work spaces for a low fee. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.