Financial Assistance Eligibility
These Conferences provide assistance for those who reside within the boundaries of Cape Coral and Fort Myers. For assistance in your area or to donate to a St. Vincent de Paul Conference in your community please refer to the following locations
St. Andrew Conference
Founded in 1970, St. Andrew Conference provides assistance to the poor and needy within parish boundaries in Cape Coral and in greater Cape Coral as it is able. Assistance is usually given after a home visit by a team of Vincentians. The conference provides assistance for food, utilities, medicine, gasoline, rent and vouchers for clothing and furniture at the district store. The conference assists all in need regardless of age, sex, religion, race or ethnicity.
For hours of operations and more information, visit the St. Andrew web site.
Church of the Resurrection
The Resurrection Conference in Fort Myers has been providing emergency assistance to individuals and families in need for over 40 years.
Assistance is provided for rent, utility bills, prescription drugs, and other emergency needs as funds are available. Our neighbors in need are generally eligible for assistance on an as needed basis, following an interview with a SVDP representative (Vincentian). The society also maintains a small food pantry to provide emergency food assistance. Clothing is made available at the SVDP Thrift Store in Cape Coral. Church of the Resurrection Conference provides assistance for those who reside in nearby zip codes.
For hours of operations and more information, visit the Resurrection web site.
St. Cecilia Catholic Community
Assists the needy in the Fort Myers area. Assistance is provided for utilities, food, clothing and furniture vouchers as funds are available.
The mission of St. Cecilia Catholic Community is to "Live Jesus" and to see His image in all people. With the Eucharist at the center of our lives and inspired by Scripture, Tradition, and Community, we give honor and glory to God through education, example, prayer, service, social justice, and worship.
For hours of operations and more information, visit the St. Cecilia web site.
St. Francis of Xavier
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic outreach organization of St. Francis Xavier and St. Therese Catholic Churches. We are an equal opportunity provider whose primary mission is to provide fresh food and financial assistance to needy families. SVDP is located at 2073 Lafayette Street in downtown Fort Myers at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Grand Avenue.
For hours of operations and more information, visit the St. Francis web site.
Our Lady of Light
We provide assistance to anyone living in our boundary area in South Lee County, Florida. Our boundary area is from Alico Road south to Coconut Road, and from the Gulf of Mexico to the East, including Estero and San Carlos Park, but excluding Fort Myers Beach).
Our mission as a community-based volunteer organization is to provide emergency financial and material assistance to the needy, while maintaining the dignity and privacy regardless of age, sex, religion, race or ethnicity.
We focus on emergency assistance, and our Vincentians personally interview potential recipients. If we cannot assist, we refer clients to other local agencies.
For hours of operations and more information, visit our web site.
St. Catherine Conference
The conference runs a food bank 10 a.m. every Tuesday in Sebring, Florida. For more information, call 863-835-0571.
St. James Conference
This conference in Lake Placid, Florida, serves the poor in the traditional Vincentian spirit, going two-by-two into the homes of people in need. The conference provides support with food, utilities and other family needs. For more information, call 863-840-1168.