Daily Needs 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
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This agency offers adoption as another option for parents. They support both birth mothers and adoptive parents before, during, and after the adoption. They also have resources for birth parents who decide to raise their child. All support is free. Please call or visit their website for more information.
Toll Free: 855.899.5683
Birth Parents: 321.250.5683
Adoption Parents: 321.766.5683
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.
The VA offers disability compensation. It is a monthly payment that is tax-free. The money goes to veterans who got sick or hurt while they were serving in the military. It is also to veterans whose service made an existing condition worse. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Benefits Hotline: 800.827.1000
Florida Veterans Support Line: 844.693.5838
Safelink Wireless offers a Smartphone or a SIM card. Along with free minutes, texts, and data each month. There are eligibility requirements that must be met to participate. They are set by each state where the service is provided. There is a limit to one per household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Enrollment and Plan Changes: 800.723.3546 (800.SAFELINK)
Technical Support ONLY: 800.378.1684
This group offers a Family Assistance program. It is for military and veteran families. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Assistance May Include:
Family Resources connects families to local help. Families can get free education and support for their needs and goals. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Help can include:
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
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