Meals-Café of Life
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.
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Cafe of Life
We serve lunch to anyone who visits our location on Monday thru Friday at 10:30 A.M. No one is refused.
ACCESS Application-Bonita Springs Assistance Office
Clients who are seeking state assistance help can apply at their office. BSAO either offers access to a computer with Internet connection. A case manager or volunteer can also help you to submit the application to the Florida Department of Children and Families. We also provide a fax to send the required documents. Call for more information.
Financial Assistance- Bonita Springs Assistance Office
Bonita Springs Assistance Office offers assistance to those in need.
Eligibility Guidelines:
- Recipients must be residents of the Greater Bonita Springs area for minimum 90 days
- Applicant must be 18 years old
- Applicant should be the main caretaker or head of the household
- Income is determined by pay stubs, unemployment eligibility certification letter or most recent income tax. For individuals 65+ years old a proof of Social Security income is required.
- Proof of the emergency (hospital bills, medical statement, lay off statement from employer, unemployment eligibility letter, death certificate, etc.)
- Be able to pay a portion of the bill/payment
- Must attend a Money Management class
Application Process:
- Applicants for financial assistance must fill out and sign an application
- Proof of residency and number of dependents may also be requested at the first visit and thereafter
- Copy of Photo ID
- Provide the supportive information in regards to legal source of income and emergency situation
- Applicants will participate in an interview process to provide information, assess the need, and termine a plan for the future in order to improve their current situation
- Applicants must attend a Financial Wellness class pending approval
Call for more information.
Emergency Food Pantry-Bonita Springs Assistance Office
Emergency Food Pantry for those in need.
From Monday and Wednesday, 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
Bonita Springs Assistance Office (Lee County)
Services available:
- Clothing
- Dental needs
- Food from our Pantry
- Gas vouchers
- Information & referrals
- Prescriptions/Medications
- Rent/Mortgage payment assistance
- School supplies
- Services provided
- Utility payment assistance
Pine Island Attic Thrift Store-Beacon of H.O.P.E.
Pine Island Attic Thrift Store provides wares of all types. All items are reasonably priced.
- Clothing
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Household Goods
Summer Hours (through Labor Day):
Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturday, 10am to 3pm
Winter Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturday, 10am to 3pm
Beacon of H.O.P.E.
Programs provide by Beacon:
- AARP – Jobs for low income seniors
- ACCESS Point –Medicaid, Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, Unemployment
- Elder Care – Rent, utilities, prescriptions for the elderly
- Food and gas cards
- LIHEAP – Lee County Human Resources – outreach site for energy payment to low income households
- Meals On Wheels
- Medical assistance
- Medical equipment
- Personal counseling
- Prescription drug assistance
- Quit now – a stop smoking program
- SAS – Students Achieving Success
- Transportation
- Vocational Rehab
ASP -After School Program
GED- Helping people achieve a GED with the Literacy Volunteers of Lee County
PITS – Pine Island Teens Succeeding
ESL – English as a Second Language
Juvenile Justice Day Treatment-Southwest Florida - AMI Kids Services
Program includes:
- Behavior modification
- Educations
- Treatment
Call for more information.
AMI Kids
Safe and affordable legal help with immigration. It is family based and the services you get will be made to fit your needs.
We help kids develop confidence and competency in vital life skills and educational areas.
The Programs we offer are:
- Day Treatment
- Family Services- home based family counseling and intervention
- Infinity Schools - alternative school for those unable to perform in public school
- Residential
- WINGS -cares for the special needs of delinquent, pregnant young women
Call for more information.