Our programs offer limited financial assistance for people needing food and help with water and electric bills. (when funds are available)
Documentation required for assistance with utilities (Water and Electric)
Rental or Lease Agreement or Mortgage Statement
Proof of income for ALL members of the household
Past due utility bill
Last 4 numbers of social security number for utility customer applying for assistance
Photo ID
Example:
Two (2) most recent pay stubs
Unemployment determination
Social Security determination
**PAST DUE notice REQUIRED when seeking financial assistance for electric and water, services are by appointment only
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (239) 369-5818.
PANTRY
Lehigh Community Services Pantry is open for food distribution Monday and Wednesday each week from 8:45 – 11:00 am.
Please bring your photo id, proof of Lehigh Acres address and a list of all individuals in your household, their birthdates & relationship.
This service is limited to once every 30 days.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
DESPENSA
La despensa de servicios comunitarios de Lehigh está abierta para la distribución de alimentos los lunes y miércoles de cada semana de
8:45 – 11:00 am.
Traiga su identificación con foto, comprobante de la dirección de Lehigh Acres y una lista de todas las personas en su hogar con sus fechas de nacimiento y la relacion de esas personas con usted.
Este servicio está limitado a una vez cada 30 días
Emergency assistance with food is our first priority.
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) guidelines are used to determine eligibility for TEFAP foods distributed in the pantry
The Lehigh Community Services Pantry is an equal opportunity provider.
Documentation required for food pantry
Proof of Lehigh Acres address
Photo ID
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Food Stamp and Medicaid Application Assistance (ACCESS)
By appointment, assistance with new applications, re-certifications and changes done online
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
January – December, by appointment
Assistance with filing income taxes, current and past years, amended taxes
Lehigh Community Service PARTNER Services
Red text indicates unavailable at this time
A.D. Alzheimer Support Group – Alzheimer support to families – 3rd Monday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lee County Health Department – Adult Vaccinations, Dates are set by Health Department Verity – Free Pregnancy testing, 4th Monday of each month 9 am – Noon Meals on Wheels – Provides nutritious meals to people who are home bound, due to age or disability Healthy Start – free distribution of diapers, Size Newborn – 6 (if available), call for details (239) 369-5818 AIDS Healthcare Foundation – Free HIV and STD testing, 4th Wednesday of each month, call for details (239) 369-5818
Program Details
Emergency Financial Assistance
Documentation required for assistance with utilities (Water and Electric)
Example:
**PAST DUE notice REQUIRED when seeking financial assistance for electric and water, services are by appointment only
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (239) 369-5818.
PANTRY
Lehigh Community Services Pantry is open for food distribution Monday and Wednesday each week from 8:45 – 11:00 am.
Please bring your photo id, proof of Lehigh Acres address and a list of all individuals in your household, their birthdates & relationship.
This service is limited to once every 30 days.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
DESPENSA
La despensa de servicios comunitarios de Lehigh está abierta para la distribución de alimentos los lunes y miércoles de cada semana de
8:45 – 11:00 am.
Traiga su identificación con foto, comprobante de la dirección de Lehigh Acres y una lista de todas las personas en su hogar con sus fechas de nacimiento y la relacion de esas personas con usted.
Este servicio está limitado a una vez cada 30 días
Documentation required for food pantry
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Food Stamp and Medicaid Application Assistance (ACCESS)
By appointment, assistance with new applications, re-certifications and changes done online
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
January – December, by appointment
Assistance with filing income taxes, current and past years, amended taxes
Lehigh Community Service PARTNER Services
Red text indicates unavailable at this time
A.D. Alzheimer Support Group – Alzheimer support to families – 3rd Monday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lee County Health Department – Adult Vaccinations, Dates are set by Health Department
Verity – Free Pregnancy testing, 4th Monday of each month 9 am – Noon
Meals on Wheels – Provides nutritious meals to people who are home bound, due to age or disability
Healthy Start – free distribution of diapers, Size Newborn – 6 (if available), call for details (239) 369-5818
AIDS Healthcare Foundation – Free HIV and STD testing, 4th Wednesday of each month, call for details (239) 369-5818