Hendry County
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Local offices in Hendry County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Hendry County WIC
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendry.floridahealth.gov
Public health · State office
Florida Department of Health in Hendry County
1140 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, FL 33935
Help here
- County public health servicesGet health and nutrition services for adults and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendry.floridahealth.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935
Help here
- Court servicesGet information and help with court records and clerk services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendryclerk.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Clewiston Sub-Office
1100 S. Olympia St., Suite 502, Clewiston, FL 33440
Help here
- Court servicesGet information and help with court records and clerk services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendryclerk.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get information and referrals to local support and long-term care resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaswfl.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Southwest Florida Hendry County Career Center
921 Anvil Way, LaBelle, FL 33935
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work and accessing job training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
CareerSource Southwest Florida Hendry County Career Center
215 B South Francisco St., Clewiston, FL 33440
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work and accessing job training services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
State office · County office
Hendry County Tax Collector, LaBelle Office
25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL 33935
Help here
- Driver license servicesApply for or renew a Florida driver license or identification card in person.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendrycountytc.com
State office · County office
Hendry County Tax Collector, Clewiston Office
1100 S. Olympia St., Suite 300, Clewiston, FL 33440
Help here
- Driver license servicesApply for or renew a Florida driver license or identification card in person.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hendrycountytc.com
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Hendry County, closest to the center of Clewiston first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Feeding With Hope
0.6 miles from the center of Clewiston217 E Aztec Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Joseph Project 863 Inc.
1.3 miles from the center of Clewiston944 Harlem Academy Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440
Hours
- Fri9 AM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Compassion Avenue, Inc.
1.7 miles from the center of Clewiston370 Holiday Isles DR, Clewiston, FL 33440
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Moore Haven Church of God of Prophecy
11 miles from the center of Clewiston399 Avenue E NW, Moore Haven, FL 33471
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (3rd of the month)
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Joseph the Worker
12 miles from the center of Clewiston24065 Us Highway 27, Moorehaven, FL 33471
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mt. Calvary 1st Baptist Church
15 miles from the center of Clewiston180 SW 10th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
Listed on gis.fdacs.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hendry 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
The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc
PO Box 3126, Winter Haven, FL 33885-3126
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Hendry 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 of Lee, Hendry, and Glades
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