Updated: 10/30/25

Naples (Collier County)

Naples hosts several established food programs serving city and county residents, including both fixed-site and mobile pantries.

Harry Chapin Food Bank – Collier County Center

3940 Prospect Ave. #101, Naples, FL 34104 (Main warehouse; use locator for closest distribution site).
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
harrychapinfoodbank.org
Eligibility: Serves all of Collier County through a network of partner agencies. Use the online Food Locator to find a pantry or mobile site near your ZIP code.

Catholic Charities of Collier County – Family Resource Center

3174 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples, FL 34112
Distribution Times: Wed/Thu 9:30-11:30 am
catholiccharitiesdov.org
Eligibility: Collier County residents; brief application required.

St. Matthew’s House – Community Choice Pantry

4535 Domestic Ave., Naples, FL 34104
Mon-Thu: 8:30 am-3:00 pm (3rd Thu until 6 p.m.)
stmatthewshouse.org
Eligibility: Appointment and photo ID required. Offers “choice” shopping-style pantry.

St. Vincent de Paul Society – Choice Pantry

4451 Mercantile Ave., Naples, FL 34104
Mon-Thu: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
svdpnaples.org
Eligibility: Collier County residents; photo ID and Social Security card may be requested.

The Salvation Army – Naples Family Service Center

3180 Estey Ave., Naples, FL 34104
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:30-3:00 pm
southernusa.salvationarmy.org (use search at this link for all locations)

naples.salvationarmyflorida.org/naples/feeding-programs#neighborhood
Eligibility: Collier County residents with valid photo ID; some exceptions may apply.

Meals of Hope – Mobile Food Pantry (Collier County)

Various mobile locations; e.g., YMCA of Collier County, Naples, FL 34109
Tue: 3:00-5:00 pm (see link for more locations)
mealsofhope.org
Eligibility: Residents of Collier or Lee County; free groceries; mobile drive-thru.

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

Mon-Fri: 10:00 am-12:00 pm (by appointment)
ourdailybreadfoodpantry.org
Eligibility: Local residents; appointment recommended; also runs rotating mobile distributions throughout Collier County.

Venture Cares Mobile Market

Various locations (check the calendar on the website)
venturecares.org/mobile-market
The Mobile Market is a single-aisle, full-choice grocery store on wheels stocked with quality, nutritious food available at no cost.

Immokalee

A vital agricultural hub with a high percentage of working families, Immokalee offers several essential distribution sites.

Meals of Hope – Mobile Pantry (Immokalee)

1800 Farm Worker Way, Immokalee, FL 34142
Thu: 2:00-5:00 pm, Farmworkers Village
Fri: 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Baby Food Pantry, 3655 Westclox St., Immokalee, FL (Guadelupe Center lot)
mealsofhope.org/pantry
Eligibility: Open to all families in need; mobile pantry serves rural Collier County.

The Salvation Army – Immokalee Service Center

415 Commerce Ave. #3, Immokalee, FL 34142
Hours align with Naples office (Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:30-3:00 pm)
southernusa.salvationarmy.org
Eligibility: Collier County residents; bring photo ID.

Marco Island (Collier County)

Marco Island residents can access on-site, drive-through, and mobile pantry services.

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

1818 San Marco Road Marco Island, FL 34145
Mon-Fri (by appointment): 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Sat drive-through pantry: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Mobile pantry: North Collier Blvd. and, Bluebird Ave., Marco Island, FL 34145 (1st & 3rd Wed: 4:00-5:30 pm)
Phone: (239) 259-5188
ourdailybreadfoodpantry.org/our-programs
Eligibility: Residents of Marco Island, Goodland, Isles of Capri, and surrounding areas in Collier County.

Bonita Springs (Lee County)

Bonita Springs residents can access both county and church-based food programs.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office Food Pantry

25300 Bernwood Dr. #6, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Mon & Wed: 12:00-2:00 pm | Thu: 4:00-6:00 pm
bonitaassistance.org/programs/food-pantry/
Eligibility: Serves Bonita Springs residents in short-term crisis; ID requested.

Cafe of Life

26724 Nomad Dr., Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Mon-Fri: 9:30-10:30 am

Provides a hot nutritious meal, along with take-home food pantry.
cafeoflife.org

Catholic Charities Collier and Lee County Locations

catholiccharitiesdov.org/services

Community Cooperative Market

3429 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916
Mon-Fri: 9 am-12 pm (by appointment only)

Mobile Food Pantry hours vary. Check website for current times.
communitycooperative.com
Eligibility: Bring a valid government-issued ID to your appointment.

Salvation Army – Food Pantry Bonita Springs

26820 Old US 41, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Mon-Thu: 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, Also Tue evening: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Fri: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Families and individuals may come once a month for food bags (dry and canned goods) and frozen meat from Harry Chapin Food Bank and community donations.

Eligibility: Will be asked to complete an annual intake.
southernusa.salvationarmy.org/fortmyers/service-centers/

Fort Myers (Lee County)

Catholic Charities

Elizabeth Galeana Center
4235 Michigan Ave. Link, Fort Myers, 33916
Thu: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
catholiccharitiesdov.org
Eligibility: Open to Lee County residents; photo ID recommended.

As the largest city in Lee County, Fort Myers is home to major food-bank hubs and several neighborhood pantries.

Harry Chapin Food Bank – Main Distribution Center

3760 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am-2:00 pm
harrychapinfoodbank.org
Eligibility: County-wide distribution network; not a walk-in pantry. Use the Food Locator tool.

Midwest Food Bank – Florida Division

5601 Division Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33905 (Not a public distribution center)
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
midwestfoodbank.org
Eligibility: Works through partner agencies; contact them to find local pickup sites.

Interfaith Charities of South Lee

17592 Rockefeller Cir., Fort Myers, FL 33967
Tue-Sat: 9:00 am-1:00 pm (Drive-Thru)
icslee.org
Eligibility: South Lee residents (from Gladiolus Dr to Coconut Rd); photo ID and proof of address required.

Gladiolus Food Pantry

10511 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33908
Wed: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
gladiolusfoodpantry.org
Eligibility: Lee County residents; one visit per month; photo ID required.

Pine Manor Community Center Food Pantry

5547 10th Ave., Fort Myers FL 33907
2nd Thu: 10:00 am-1:00 pm | Mobile Pantry 3rd Tue: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
pmiafm.org/services/food-pantry
Eligibility: Lee County residents; proof of address and household size needed.

Our Lady’s Cupboard – St. Vincent de Paul

13031 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33905
Thu: 10:00 am-12:00 pm & Sat: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
stvincentftmyers.org/our-ladys-cupboard-food-pantry
Eligibility: Lee County residents; photo ID required.

New Life Assembly Church Food Pantry

5146 Leonard Blvd. S., Lehigh Acres, FL 33973
Tue & Thu: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
newlifelehigh.com
Eligibility: Lehigh Acres residents; driver’s license and current address required.

Cape Coral (Lee County)

Cape Coral offers several trusted pantries for city residents, many within a short drive of downtown.

Cape Coral Caring Center Food Pantry

4645 SE 15th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33904
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
capecoralcaringcenter.org
Eligibility: Cape Coral residents only; photo ID required.

We Care Food Pantry – Faith Presbyterian Church

4544 Coronado Pkwy., Cape Coral, FL 33904
Fri: 7:00-9:00 am
fpcfl.org/mission-outreach
Eligibility: Lee County residents; photo ID required; complete short application on arrival.

Adventist Community Services – Cape Coral

1509 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Tue & Thu: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
sdaccc.org/acs
Eligibility: Cape Coral residents; proof of residency recommended.

Pine Island Food Pantry

12175 Stringfellow Rd., Bokeelia, FL 33922
Mon & Thu: 9:00-11:00 am
foodpantries.org/ci/fl-bokeelia
Eligibility: Pine Island and Matlacha residents only; photo ID and utility bill required.

How to Prepare When Visiting a Food Pantry

• Bring Identification: Most pantries require a government-issued photo ID.
• Proof of Residence: A utility bill or lease can verify county or ZIP code eligibility.
• Arrive Early: Lines can form well before opening time, especially for mobile distributions.
• Bring Bags or Boxes: Some sites supply packaging, others expect you to bring your own.
• Frequency Limits: Some programs limit visits to once per month—ask at check-in.
• Check Location Website. Locations, availability, and hours change often.

Coverage Summary by County

Lee County: Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Pine Island.

Collier County: Naples, Immokalee, Marco Island.

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Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) is a free and bilingual mobile and web application designed for the purpose of connecting people in need with critical resources and services available in Collier County. In the first phase, only the website is available: https://colliercares.org/cc/home

Over the past year, NCEF convened community leaders, stakeholders and service providers to identify the critical needs of the local community, which influenced the design of Collier CARES. The goal of Collier CARES is to connect families immediately with relevant resources and services to meet their needs.

“NCEF is proud to partner with our fellow community leaders, stakeholders and service providers in Collier County to ensure that no family is without access to help when in need,” said NCEF Chief Executive Officer Maria Jimenez-Lara. “This program is especially important as our community continues to deal with the economic and physical impacts of the global health crisis.”

Providers will list their services, including the location, hours of operation and key elements of their service, on Collier CARES, ensuring information is accurate and updated in real time. Families in need will then be able to search for services based on 12 categories, including Education, Food, Benefits, Jobs, Crisis, Mental Health, Health/Wellness, Shelter/Housing, Transit, Legal, Substance Abuse and More.

To be listed on the app, organizations must meet certain eligibility requirements as follows:

• Accepting Non-profits, For-profits and Government Agencies
• Non-profits must be a registered 501(c)3 organization with a federal EIN
• Non-profits must have an active listing in the Community Foundation of Collier County’s Nonprofit Directory
• Must provide services in Collier County, Florida
• Must provide services at no cost or on a sliding scale
• Medical providers must accept state subsidized health insurance

The Collier Cares App is available for Android and iOS.

For additional information on how to onboard your organization onto Collier CARES, please visit colliercares.org or email admin@colliercares.org.

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