New Funding for Food

The numbers of people coming to our outreach center for assistance are not decreasing. We are continuing to serve record numbers with food and utility & rental assistance. Last month funding was released to Florida (and every state) to boost their Food Stamp budget during these difficult economic times. It is each state's responsibility to sign up the increasing ranks of individuals who are now eligible for food stamps-many for the first time.

We are ready to assist with this task. If you or someone you know are struggling to make ends meet and buy food for your family, come to our outreach center and find out if you are eligible for food stamps through our ACCESS computer connection with Department of Children and Families. Staff are available to assist you with the process if needed. Outreach Center hours are 9am-12noon, Monday - Saturday. Food stamps can provide some financial relief for families going through a tough time. For more information call 239-275-1141.

Feeling Grateful!

This week's post is dedicated to the Quinton B. & Beverly H. McNew Foundation in Fort Myers Florida for their generous support of our emergency assistance fund! This family foundation has supported our mission to provide a safety net for those most in need in the Fort Myers community by providing rent, utility, and medical assistance in order to move people from crisis into stability. 

The McNew Foundation has supported our program for two consecutive rounds of grant review and we feel very fortunate and very thankful. In the past the foundation's support allowed us to keep families' from eviction, families' utilities from being shut off, insurance premium paid for the seriously ill and much more. This support is really making a difference in people's lives and each dollar goes to our clients to get them through a crisis situation. Thank you McNew Foundation for your kindness. Thank you from Southwest Florida Outreach Ministry staff and from every client we serve because of you!

Remember to call 239-275-1141 or stop by the outreach center at 3309 S. Broadway for inquiries about assistance.