Food ServicesAccess Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income. The programs include help with food, cash, and medical. Each of these programs has its own eligibility rules. There is one application for all programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
TTY:800.955.8771
Assistance Available:
This group offers residential services. These services are in the form of an emergency shelter. It is a safe-haven for the victims of domestic violence and their children. There are a variety of services available for those staying in the shelter. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available Include:
Catholic Charities provides a Food Pantry to those in need. Once a month you may be able to receive a bag or two of food, depending on the number of family members in the residence. Must qualify. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group has a direct aid program. It is meant to help patients who need financial assistance. There are eligibility requirements that must be met for a patient to qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.927.9659
Grant Assistance includes:
This program runs food pantries in schools and education centers. Food is distributed at the end of the day when parents are already there picking up their children. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
Available Programs:
This food bank offers the Feeding Families program. They run the Fulfill Mobile Pantry, where those in need can "shop" for what they will use. There is also a drive-thru for prepacked food kits. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Fort Myers Distribution Center
3760 Fowler St
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
This is a food distribution program for seniors aged 60+. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Email: seniorprograms@haryychapinfoodbank.org
Programs Available:
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:
This is a Community Resource Center (CRC) operating inside of the Milagros/Iris Goodwill.
Other Services Include:
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
