Food ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
Jewish Support Services is a nonsectarian, nonprofit human service division of the Jewish Federation. It strives to enhance the well being of those in need. Throughout both Lee and Charlotte counties. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition is a food distribution site. They also offer emergency shelter. And can help with utilities, rent, and mortgage payments. The group can also help with transportation and employment. As well as navigating government programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
CHAPS offers food and hygiene products to those living with HIV/AIDS, and their dependents. Clients are referred to by their local health department for Charlotte, DeSoto, and South Sarasota. Please call or visit website for more information.
National Kidney Foundation is a not-for-profit agency. They offer the Direct Aid program to help those with kidney and urinary tract diseases. Please call 800.927.9659 or visit website for more information.
Grant Assistance includes:
American Red Cross offers disaster assistance. Services for those in the Armed forces are available as well. Their programs and services are open to all. Please call 850.432.7601 or visit website for more information.
Englewood Helping Hand is a social service agency. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Services include:
Englewood Helping Hands provides temporary aid to Englewood families. Families that need a hand getting on their feet. The group provides a full range of social services for Englewood’s neediest population. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
Only serves following zip codes: 34223, 34224, 33947, 33981, & 33953
Open Wednesdays & Thursdays 8AM to 1PM
This group runs the Feeding Children program. It is a food distribution program. The food pantries are 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 more information.
Email: childprograms@harrychapinfoodbank.org
Available Programs:
Harry Chapin Food Bank serves Southwest Florida counties by offering a food bank. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call or visit website for more information.
