Feeding Families - Harry Chapin Food Bank
Harry Chapin Food Bank serves Southwest Florida counties by offering a food bank. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call or visit website for more information.
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Thrift Stores-Salvation Army
Salvation Army provides Thrift Stores to those in need. Gently used items are offered at reduced prices. Please call or visit website for more information.
Locations:
Fort Myers
15418 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908
239.267.9652
Hours: Monday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 6 PM
Shelter-The Salvation Army
Call for more information.
Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties
The Salvation Army provides social services to those in need. Contact for more information or help.
Services:
- AIDS Care and Counseling Facilities
- Alcohol Rehabilitation for the addicted
- Child Care Centers
- Correctional Services
- Disaster Relief Services
- Drug Rehabilitation
- Family and Career Counseling
- Food for the Hungry
- Holiday Assistance
- Hospitals and Medical Facilities
- Services for Seniors
- Shelters for battered wives and children
- Shelter for the homeless
- Summer Camps
- Vocational Training
Patient Resources - National Organization of Rare Disorders
NORD offers resources for patients with rare diseases and their caregivers. These include free webinars, fact sheets, infographics, and more. The materials will provide guidance on the journey with a rare disease. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.999.6673
En Espanol: 844.259.7178
Crime Victims' Services - Florida Office of the Attorney General
The office advocates for victims and victims’ rights. It may help with the financial impact of a crime. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
- Case updates
- Compensation program
- Financial help for medical care
- Referrals to local resources
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides a range of services and programs to children in need. Services are for youth ages 8 through 18 years of age. Trained staff is available to offer security and guidance. Counseling services are available for children, and their parents.
Services include:
- Community Based Services
- Harmony in the Streets
- Residential Care Services
- Summer Camp
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
The Agency for Health Care Administration is known as AHCA for short. It administers the Medicaid program in Florida. They are also responsible for the licensing of health care facilities in the state. The group also shares health care data. This is done through the Florida Center for Health Information and Public Policy. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Florida Division of Blind Services
The Florida Division of Blind Services is a part of the Department of Education. They offer braille and talking books. They also offer downloadable books. These are for the visually impaired. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.342.1828