Saint John the Apostle MCC provides a Food Pantry. It is open Tuesday 10 AM to 12 PM, and is located in the church. Call for more information.

Jewish Support Services is a nonsectarian, nonprofit human service division of the Jewish Federation. It strives to enhance the well being of those in need. Throughout both Lee and Charlotte counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Available:

• Food Pantry
• Senior Outreach
• MARCIA CAN HELP Program
• Emergency financial assistance grants to families and individuals in crisis>

Café of Life serves those in need within the community, every Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Call for more information.

Leon County Health Department provides a Social Services Program. They provide preventive health services that will help mothers, children and families.

• Baby Basic Classes
• Care Coordination
• Childbirth Education Classes
• Educating women of childbearing age about health and nutrition during pregnancy
• Family Planning Waiver Program
• Home Visiting
• Identifying and addressing potential health problems early
• Increasing access to prenatal and infant care
• Medicaid Eligibility for Pregnant Women

Call for more information.

All Souls Episcopal Church provides clothes to those in need. Please call or visit website for more information.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides a Thrift Store to those in need. They sell gently used goods at a low price. Call for more information.

Locations:

Bonita Springs
3725 Bonita Beach Road
Bonita Springs, FL
239.992.1899

Cape Coral
2023 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, FL
239.573.0217

Fort Myers
3010 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, FL
239.274.0660

Career Closet clothing is available for women returning to work. They provide clothing for job interviews. They also provide clothing for the first week on the job.

Clothing is available Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Identification is required.

2-1-1 is a free helpline that links people in need with more than 2,000 health and human service programs. The helpline is open 24 hours per day.

Dial 2-1-1 or 321.632.6688
See website for more info.

211 is a free information and referral line. 211 links people in need with more than 2,000 local programs. 211 is staffed 24 hours a day.

211 will find help for:

• 24-Hour Crisis and Suicide Counseling
• Elder Services
• Physical and Mental Health Services
• Utilities, Housing, and Food
• Youth and Child Care Issues

United Way 211 provides information and referral for social services in your area. Trained telephone counselors are always available. They will help you find the agency or resource you need.

Dial 2-1-1 To Get Information On:

• 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Intervention and Prevention
• Adult, Child and Family Services
• Child/Adolescent/Adult Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Food, Shelter and Clothing
• HIV/AIDS Information and Testing
• Medical Needs and Assistance
• Support Groups and People with Disabilities
• Victims of Abuse or Crime