FISH of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc. - (239) 472-4775

The mission of F.I.S.H. is to lend a helping hand to those in need in Sanibel or Captiva who live, work or visit here.

Services
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc. provides a wide range of human services to our clients. These services include:
• Non-emergency transport on and off the Island
• Daily hot meals program
• Temporary loan of health equipment
• Person-to-person telephone calls
• In-home visitation
• Healthcare referral service
• Hurricane preparedness information
• Food pantry
• Backpack Program
• Computer client workstation services

In 2012, we provided services to 1,158 individuals (813 households) on Sanibel and Captiva. With our volunteers we:

Distributed over 74,500 pounds of food to 223 families
Provided $210,367 of emergency financial assistance and client support
Supplied 1,293 backpacks with weekend food to 57 children
Transported clients to 167 medical related appointments
Delivered 2,189 meals to clients with limited mobility or needing assistance
Loaned 535 pieces of medical/health equipment
Placed 1,122 phone calls to households needing reassurance
Performed over 200 hours of visits to housebound clients
Provided 156 holiday meals to needy families
Assisted 45 elderly or disabled households with hurricane preparedness
Helped 34 young people with youth summer scholarships

The FISH Walk-In Center is a designated United Way House and can offer enhanced services to our clients. Several United Way agencies in Lee County are working with F.I.S.H. of Sanibel, Inc. to develop more effective, cost-efficient social service programs. The FISH Walk-In Center also houses our Food Pantry in partnership with Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. The FISH Food Pantry is an equal opportunity provider.

Tags: Professional Services,Social Services