Interfaith Charities of South Lee

Interfaith Charities of South Lee Interfaith Charities of South Lee is a 501 c 3 non profit organization. ICSL is a food pantry and community outreach program.

ICSL is a community service organization serving the residents of South Ft Myers, Estero, and San Carlos Park. The mission is to provide help and hope to those in need in our community. This is done through the food pantry and community programs such as, financial assistance, free income tax preparation, summer lunch and much more. Since its founding in 1991, ICSL has grown at a significant rate t

o meet the increasing needs of the community. ICSL receives grants from United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties to assist in the payment of client utility bills, rents and mortgages. Other programs include connecting clients with available services such as VITA a free income tax return preparation service and Meals on Wheels delivers meals to those in need. We continue to add programs as we are able in order to provide essential services that would otherwise go unmet. As the Estero/San Carlos Park United Way House, other UW partners are able to utilize our property to its fullest. Each week is busy with activities including teaching English as a second language and Money Management class by the Homeownership Resource Center, to teach budgeting, setting financial goals and becoming fiscally responsible. All of our programs are only possible through the availability of the facility purchased in the fall of 2008. We are thankful for the faithfulness of our supporters, staff, volunteers, and board of directors who demonstrate their compassion in many areas of service. Without them we would not be able to meet the needs of our neighbors in our community. 98% of our cash and in-kind donations received is used directly for program activities. ICSL’s continued success is directly dependent on our volunteers. Opportunities exist in our office and pantry for sorting baked goods, stocking shelves, and assisting clients that come for help. Volunteer drivers are needed for food pick up at stores, to deliver bread or hot meals. ICSL is also an approved service learning site for FGCU students and other youth that need to complete volunteer service hours. In 2015 362 volunteers recorded 18,884 hours of service. ICSL has 2 full time and 4 part time employees. ICSL is where real needs are met by real people, that is people like you and me caring about our neighbors. We continue to be a lifeline for more men, women and children every week. We continue to need your support through your time, energy and finances to enable us to purchase food, fund programs and operational costs, purchase capital equipment and pay down the mortgage.

11/27/2025
Are you ready for FGCU Empty Bowls??🥣Save the date!😋
11/25/2025

Are you ready for FGCU Empty Bowls??🥣
Save the date!😋

🌿✨ Maple-Herb Roasted Turkey ✨Ingredients:1 whole turkey (10–14 lbs), thawed½ cup maple syrup¼ cup olive oil or melted b...
11/25/2025

🌿✨ Maple-Herb Roasted Turkey ✨

Ingredients:
1 whole turkey (10–14 lbs), thawed
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 orange, halved
1 onion, quartered

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2️⃣ Prep turkey: Remove giblets, pat dry.
3️⃣ Mix glaze: Combine maple syrup, olive oil, paprika, herbs, salt & pepper.
4️⃣ Brush: Rub glaze all over the turkey (even under the skin if you can).
5️⃣ Stuff: Place orange and onion inside the cavity.
6️⃣ Roast: Breast-side up on a rack, covered loosely with foil. Roast about 13–15 min per pound.
7️⃣ Glaze again: Every 30–40 minutes, brush more maple-herb glaze for a golden, sticky, flavorful finish.
8️⃣ Rest: Let sit 20–30 minutes before slicing.

✨ The maple gives a subtle sweetness, smoked paprika adds warmth, and fresh herbs make it unforgettable!

We can never fully express how grateful we are for the way this community shows up for us—time and time again.A huge tha...
11/25/2025

We can never fully express how grateful we are for the way this community shows up for us—time and time again.

A huge thank-you to our new friends at Becker & Poliakoff for hosting a food drive to help fill our shelves. Your generosity makes a real difference for the families we serve.

Welcome to the ICSL family! We appreciate you more than you know! 🧡

🔊As a United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partner agency, we are also a VITA site. Here are the dates for the upcoming...
11/25/2025

🔊As a United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partner agency, we are also a VITA site. Here are the dates for the upcoming trainings.
If you are interested in volunteering as a VITA tax preparer, please let us know or call 211.

🌟 Ready to Learn English? 🌟Join our FREE ESL classes for adults! Improve your English skills, gain confidence, and conne...
11/24/2025

🌟 Ready to Learn English? 🌟
Join our FREE ESL classes for adults! Improve your English skills, gain confidence, and connect with others in the community.
📍 Location: 18011 S Tamiami Trl, Suite 28, Fort Myers Fl. 33908
📅 When: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday time: 10:00AM. to 11:30AM.
✅ No cost to join!

Monday SHOUT OUT!!ICSL is incredibly grateful for the care, courtesy, and excellent customer service we receive from Che...
11/24/2025

Monday SHOUT OUT!!

ICSL is incredibly grateful for the care, courtesy, and excellent customer service we receive from Cheney Brothers.

Their team delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to our pantry multiple times each week—always timely, always friendly, and always appreciated.

Thanks to grant funding, ICSL is able to purchase additional produce to supplement what we receive in donations, ensuring we can offer healthy, nutritious options to our clients every single week.

Thank you, Cheney Brothers, for helping us nourish our community!

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Behind the scenes:Students of FGCU Empty Bowls are busy getting ready for Empty Bowls — prepping soup, painting bowls, ...
11/21/2025

Behind the scenes:

Students of FGCU Empty Bowls are busy getting ready for Empty Bowls — prepping soup, painting bowls, and spreading love! 🥣💛
We can’t wait to see you on Friday December 5!
Just 2 more weeks!

Communication can be tough when you’re the child of two profoundly deaf - immigrant parents.But in our PAGE TURNERS PROG...
11/20/2025

Communication can be tough when you’re the child of two profoundly deaf - immigrant parents.
But in our PAGE TURNERS PROGRAM, kids discover a welcoming space to learn, grow, and find their voice!
Delilah is shining—and we are so proud of her! 📚💛✨

🚀 Page Turner is in full swing!Our tiniest learners are already diving into letters, numbers, and English — and having a...
11/20/2025

🚀 Page Turner is in full swing!
Our tiniest learners are already diving into letters, numbers, and English — and having a blast! 💛 Every giggle and “hello” makes our day.

Want your child to join the fun, or ready to volunteer?
📞 Call us at 2392673510 — let’s make learning an adventure! 🎉

Address

Pantry: 17592 Rockefeller Cir. Fort Myers Florida ~~~~~ Outreach: 18011 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 28 Fort Myers, FL 33908
Fort Myers, FL
33967

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+12392673510

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