Cape Coral Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Cape Coral, Florida that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Florida page.

Legal aid

Florida Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to eligible low-income residents of Lee County, covering housing, family law, public benefits, consumer issues and elder law. Apply by phone or online.¹

Lee County Legal Aid Society provides free legal help to low-income Lee County residents, covering family law, housing, foreclosure, probate and small claims. It offers a free 20-minute consultation with an attorney through its Self-Help Center. Apply online or call to start.²

Food

Cape Coral Caring Center runs a food pantry for Cape Coral residents, with electric bill help and referrals to other agencies. Help is for residents facing a short-term crisis, and income limits apply. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.³

Harry Chapin Food Bank is the regional food bank for Lee County and four nearby counties. It supplies food to partner pantries and mobile distributions. Check its website for the nearest pantry and call ahead to confirm hours.⁴

Social services

Community Cooperative runs a community cafe, a food market, Meals on Wheels and mobile food pantries, with on-site social workers who help with housing, benefits and other needs. Its mobile pantries visit Cape Coral.⁵

Lee County Human and Veteran Services helps residents with financial help, housing and homelessness services, and support for veterans and their families. Services are by phone, online or appointment. Call 239-533-7900 to start.⁶