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Free help in Fort Myers, Florida

66 places in Fort Myers, plus 10 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Fort Myers59

Fort Myers

Aids Healthcare Foundation (Ahf)

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

Hours
Monday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Address
2320 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Broadway Church Of God

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

Hours
Food pantry: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Food pantry: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Address
3309 South Broadway Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Catholic Charities Of Fort Myers-Ekg

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

Hours
Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
4235 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916

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
Fort Myers

Community Cooperative

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
3429 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

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
Fort Myers

Cornerstone Church

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

Hours
Food pantry: Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (every other week)
Address
3220 Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

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
Fort Myers

Daniels Road Baptist Church

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

Hours
Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
5878 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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
Fort Myers

Dunbar Community Food Pantry @ Mt. Olive

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

Hours
Thursday, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
2754 Orange St., Fort Myers, FL 33916

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
Fort Myers

Ebenezer Fort Myers

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

Hours
Saturday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Address
3065 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Ft Myers Christian Outreach Center

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

Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
3500 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Ft. Myers Rescue Mission

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

Hours
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address
6900 Mission Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33916

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
Fort Myers

Gladiolus Food Pantry

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

Hours
Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
10511 Gladiolus, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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
Fort Myers

Grace Church, Grand Central

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

Hours
Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
2415 Grand Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Hearts And Homes For Veterans

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Address
2230 Alicia Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

House Of Prayer Iv

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

Hours
Saturday, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Address
2112 Mitchell Court, Fort Myers, FL 33916

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
Fort Myers

Interfaith Charities Of South Lee

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

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
17592 Rockefeller Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33967

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
Fort Myers

Lehigh Acres Spanish-SDA Church

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

Hours
Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (every other week)
Address
14830 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

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
Fort Myers

Mas access Ft Myers

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

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
2578 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Mcgregor Baptist Pantry

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

Hours
Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address
3341 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Morning Star Baptist Church

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

Hours
Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
5160 Richmond, Fort Myers, FL 33905

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
Fort Myers

Pine Manor Improvement Association

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

Hours
Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Address
5547 10th Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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
Fort Myers

Rabbi Love International Ministry

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

Hours
Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
4350 Fowler Street, Ft., Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Redeemer Haitian Baptist Church Of Fort Myers

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

Hours
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
3856 Evans Avenue Unit3, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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
Fort Myers

Skyline Food Pantry

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

Hours
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
1091 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905

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
Fort Myers

South Fort Myers Food Pantry Coalition

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

Hours
Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Address
8260 Cypress Lake Drive S.W., Fort Myers, FL 33919

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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Housing in Fort Myers1

Fort Myers

Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers

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
4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916

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

Health and dental in Fort Myers6

Fort Myers

Estero Health Center

Community health center run by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
19701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Fort Myers

Fort Myers Center, Downtown

Community health center run by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2232 Grand Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Fort Myers

Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203

Community health center run by MCR Health INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
43 Barkley Cir STE 203, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Fort Myers

Summerlin Health Center

Community health center run by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
11100 Summer Ridge Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Fort Myers

The Salvation Army

Community health center run by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2450 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Fort Myers

Victoria

Community health center run by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
1926 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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Also helps people in Fort Myers10

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs Assistance Office

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

Hours
Food pantry: Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Food pantry: Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address
25300 Bernwood Dr Unit 6, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

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
Fort Myers Shores

Grace Church

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

Hours
2nd Saturday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
14036 Matanzas Dr, Fort Myers Shores, FL 33905

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
Sanibel

F.I.S.H. Of Sanibel

Food pantry, a Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida partner. Serves Lee. Open To Everyone Please Bring Household Income And Id.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2422 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957

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
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
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
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
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

Questions people ask in Fort Myers

Where can I get free food in Fort Myers, Florida?

We have confirmed 62 places that can help in Fort Myers: Aids Healthcare Foundation (Ahf) (Monday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM), (239) 337-2391, call first; Broadway Church Of God (Food pantry: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Food pantry: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM), (239) 936-8366, call first; Catholic Charities Of Fort Myers-Ekg (Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (239) 334-4007, call first. 59 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 Fort Myers, Florida?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Fort Myers: Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers, (239) 344-3220. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Fort Myers, Florida?

We have confirmed 6 places that can help in Fort Myers: Estero Health Center, (239) 332-0417, call first; Fort Myers Center, Downtown, (239) 332-0417, call first; Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203, (239) 936-5250, call first. 3 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 help with addiction or mental health in Fort Myers, Florida?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Fort Myers: 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 Fort Myers, Florida?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Fort Myers: 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 Fort Myers, Florida?

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

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