Charlotte County
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Local offices in Charlotte County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Charlotte County Human Services
21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Help here
- Resident and family assistanceGet referrals and help applying for financial assistance and support programs.
- Housing and bill assistanceApply for help with eligible rent, mortgage, utility, or home repair costs.Apply onlineRead more
- Veteran servicesGet help with veterans benefits and support services.Read more
- Aging and adult servicesGet referrals and support for older adults and adults with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlottecountyfl.gov
State office
WIC - Port Charlotte
1100 Loveland Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlotte.floridahealth.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County
1100 Loveland Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Help here
- County public health servicesVisit the county health department for public health and clinical services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlotte.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Charlotte County Clerk of Court Self-Help Services and Law Library
350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Help here
- Court self-help and law libraryFind court forms, legal resources, and a public law library for self-represented residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on selfhelp.charlotteclerk.com
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
Help here
- Elder HelplineCall for referrals to aging, disability, and caregiver services in Southwest Florida.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaswfl.org
Emergency help · County office
Charlotte County Emergency Management
26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet local emergency alerts, preparedness information, and recovery resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlottecountyfl.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 for Charlotte County
Help here
- 211 resource helplineCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local help with basic needs and crises.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayccfl.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Southwest Florida - Port Charlotte
3745 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Help here
- Job seeker and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
State office
Charlotte County Tax Collector Driver License Services
18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a Florida driver license or identification card in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on taxcollector.charlottecountyfl.gov
Library · County office
Charlotte County Libraries & History
1120 Centennial Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use digital resources, research tools, and library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlottecountyfl.gov
Charlotte County, Florida website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Charlotte County, closest to the center of Punta Gorda first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul-Punta Gorda
2.5 miles from the center of Punta Gorda25200 Airport RD, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Punta Gorda Bountiful Blessings
2.5 miles from the center of Punta Gorda507 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Resource Center, Inc.
3 miles from the center of Punta Gorda222 Brown ST, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Hours
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Mary Baptist Church
3 miles from the center of Punta Gorda605 Mary ST, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Trinity Community Church
4.8 miles from the center of Punta Gorda24038 Harborview RD, Punta Gorda, FL 33980
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 1 PM (4th of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Discipleship Driven Ministries
5.3 miles from the center of Punta Gorda4040 Tamiami TRL, PT Charlotte, FL 33952
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Charlotte County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
3760 Fowler St., Ft. Myers, FL 33901
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Charlotte County
21500 Gibralter Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5472
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Charlotte County
Florida programs by kind of help
These are run by Florida and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988