Sanibel
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Local offices in Sanibel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Utility / Sewer Billing
800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- Utility and sewer billingGet help with city utility and sewer bills and find ways to pay them.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mysanibel.com
Local office · Regional office
Florida 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for needs like food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fl211.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Sanibel Recreation Center
3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- Recreation and older adult programsJoin recreation programs and fitness classes, including activities for older adults.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mysanibel.com
Library · Regional office
Sanibel Public Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library technology, and get help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sanlib.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments and information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mysanibel.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Sanibel
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
Sanibel is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aaaswfl.org
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Florida 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