The Gulf County Health Department provides a range of health services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee.

Harvest House offers affordable housing and free food. They can also help families, young adults, and those struggling with addiction. Please call 941.953.3154 or visit their website to learn more.

Services

• Addiction Services
• Family Haven (emergency shelter for families)
• Home Again (supportive housing for families)
• Outreach and Case Management
• Supportive Housing for Young Adults
• Harvest Food Pantry
• Affordable Housing

Harvest House provides food and clothing for families and individuals in need. Assistance is available every 30 days. Please call for more info.

Head Start is a program for low-income children and children with disabilities. They help with school readiness and many other services. Children will get nutritious, family-style meals. Breakfast is also given each day. Snacks are given in the day. Their goal is to make a child's life better. They help build a strong family unit. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

Fort Myers Christian Outreach Center provides a Food Pantry. They are open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 19 AM to 12 PM. No one is turned away.

The church runs a community outreach program. It is called Helping Hands. The program provides food and other essential help to those in need. Direct assistance is available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Pantry Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Helping Hands is a group of volunteer health professionals who provide free healthcare to those in need. Please call 352.519.5542 or go to the website to learn more.

Services Available on Monday and Thursday Nights:

This department can provide a list of different food pantries. They may be able to assist you with Food Stamps as well. Call for more information.