Fort Myers
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Local offices in Fort Myers
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Fort Myers Service Center
2295 Victoria Ave., Room 110, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for Florida food, cash, or medical assistance online or get help with a benefits application.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on myflfamilies.com
Housing help · City office
Housing Division
1825 Hendry St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund rental assistanceThe city offers rental assistance to eligible households when funding is available; applications stopped on June 30, 2026.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortmyers.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers
4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Help here
- Public and affordable housingFind information about public housing, affordable housing, and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacfm.org
Utilities · City office
Utilities
2925 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916
Help here
- Utility account and bill servicesGet help starting or stopping water and solid waste service, paying a bill, or asking about your utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortmyers.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall / Customer Service
2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- City information and resident servicesCall City Hall for help finding city services or reporting a concern.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortmyers.gov
Local office · City office
FixMyFort Resident Reporting
Help here
- Report a city service concernReport and track infrastructure issues such as potholes through the city's resident reporting tool.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortmyers.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Southwest Florida, Fort Myers
6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 170, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Help here
- Job search and training servicesGet help finding a job, building skills, and accessing job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
State office
Florida Department of Revenue, Fort Myers Service Center
2295 Victoria Ave., Suite 270, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- State tax servicesVisit for help with Florida tax matters handled by the Department of Revenue.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on floridarevenue.com
State office
Lee County Tax Collector, Downtown Fort Myers
2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Florida driver license and ID servicesMake an appointment for driver license or ID services, including renewals and first-time Florida licenses.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leetc.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Division
1820 Hendry St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for city recreation programs and activities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortmyers.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Fort Myers first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
House of Prayer IV
1.4 miles from the center of Fort Myers2112 Mitchell CT, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Cooperative Ministries
1.7 miles from the center of Fort Myers3429 DR Martin Luther King BLVD, Fort Myres, FL 33916
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Tue9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Cornerstone Church of Ft. Myers
1.7 miles from the center of Fort Myers3220 Martin Luther King BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 3 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mcgregor Baptist Pantry
1.9 miles from the center of Fort Myers3341 Fowler ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Catholic Charities of Hendry/Glades
1.9 miles from the center of Fort Myers4235 Michigan Link, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Hours
- Fri9:30 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Catholic Charities of Fort Myers-Ekg
1.9 miles from the center of Fort Myers4235 Michigan Avenue Link, Fort Myres, FL 33916
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM (2nd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fort Myers
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
Lee County
1825 Hendry St., Ste 200, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lee County
Fort Myers is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Florida Department of Health in Lee County WIC, Lehigh Acres
5220 Lee Blvd., Building 8, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lee.floridahealth.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Lee County
2295 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- County public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health programs and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lee.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lee County Law Library
1700 Monroe St., 1st Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal books, forms, and research resources for legal questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ca.cjis20.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Lee County Clerk Self-Help Center
Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Help here
- Court forms and self-help resourcesFind court forms, public computers, and resources for handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leeclerk.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
2830 Winkler Ave., Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet referrals and help finding care, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, and services for adults with disabilities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaswfl.org
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 of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 239-433-3900 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988