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38 places

    Some safety programs do not share an address, so they are not on the map. They are listed under Safety below.

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    Port Charlotte

    C.H.A.P.S.

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    18200 Paulson Drive, Unit A-1, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Charlotte County Homeless Coalition

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    1476 Kenesaw St, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Charlotte Towers Presbyterian Homes

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. Eligible seniors aged 55 years or over.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
    Address
    2295 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Community Life Center Church

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. Eligible seniors aged 55 years or over.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    19048 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Discipleship Driven Ministries

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Monday, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    4040 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    First Presbyterian Church Of Port Charlotte

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
    Address
    2230 Hariet Street, NE, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    2565 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Human Services of Charlotte County

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (every other week)
    Address
    21500 Gibralter Dr., Port Charlotte, FL 33980

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    St. Vincent D Paul-St. Charles Barromeo

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    2499 Gates Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    St. Vincent De Paul-St Maximilian

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM
    Address
    17783 Toledo Blade, Port Charlotte, FL 34288

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Trinity Community Church

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (every other week). Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    24038 Harborview Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Punta Gorda

    Community Resource Center of Punta Gorda

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. Eligible seniors aged 55 years or over.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Wednesday, 10:01 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (last week of the month only). Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    222 Brown St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Punta Gorda

    Ebenezer Punta Gorda

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    28038 Cleveland Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33953

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Punta Gorda

    First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

    Food pantry, Free meals, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Free meals: Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    411 E. Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Punta Gorda

    Friendship United Methodist Church

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. Serves Charlotte and Lee Counties.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    12275 Paramount Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda Bountiful Blessings

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. This program is only open to seniors.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    507 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Punta Gorda

    St. Vincent De Paul-Punta Gorda

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. Eligible seniors aged 55 years or over.

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    25200 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Englewood

    Englewood Christian Church

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. Serves Charlotte County.

    Hours
    Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    9600 Gulfstream Blvd, Englewood, FL 34224

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Boys & Girls Club Of Charlotte Co.

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. This program is not open to the public.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    21500 Gibralter Drive 33952, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Kingsway Elementary

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. This program is not open to the public.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    23300 Quasar Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Mailing address

    Food pantry, Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    737 Mirado Ln NW, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Neil Armstrong Elementary

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. This program is not open to the public.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    22100 Breezeswept Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Peace River Elementary School

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. This program is not open to the public.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    4070 Beaver Ln, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update
    Port Charlotte

    Trinity Global Church

    Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    Charlotte, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

    Call first. Hours come from the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.Suggest an update

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    Housing1

    Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    340 Gulf Breeze Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Government offices1

    Statewide

    Florida Abuse Hotline (DCF)

    Report abuse or neglect of a child or a vulnerable adult to the Florida Department of Children and Families. For domestic violence, call 1-800-500-1119. If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.

    Hours
    Please call for hours

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      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

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      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

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      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Charlotte County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Charlotte County, Florida?

    We have confirmed 30 places that can help in Charlotte County: C.H.A.P.S. in Port Charlotte (Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM), (941) 625-2552, call first; Charlotte County Homeless Coalition in Port Charlotte (Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (941) 627-4313, call first; Charlotte Towers Presbyterian Homes in Port Charlotte (Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM), (941) 627-9057, call first. 27 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Charlotte County, Florida?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Charlotte County: Punta Gorda Housing Authority, (941) 639-4344. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Charlotte County, Florida?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Charlotte County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Charlotte County, Florida?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Charlotte County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Charlotte County, Florida?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Charlotte County: Florida Rural Legal Services, (888) 582-3410. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.