Today, thousands of our neighbors in Southwest Florida struggle with
hunger, homelessness & addiction.

Together, we can change that.

Help Us Serve Hope This Thanskgiving

This Thanksgiving, thousands in our community are facing hunger and hardship. With your help, we can provide help and hope to those who need it most.

Help us Serve Hope This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, thousands in our community are facing hunger and hardship. With your help, we can provide help and hope to those who need it most.

For over 35 years, St. Matthew’s House has tackled challenges born from the needs of Southwest Florida.

Our unique social enterprise business model helps cover the administrative expenses for the organization, so donations go toward our program expenses.
Hunger

Nearly 152,000 individuals experience food insecurity in Southwest Florida every year.

Homelessness

Collier and Lee County Homeless Coalitions identified more than 1,500 adults and more than 1,700 children experiencing homelessness in our communities.

Addiction

In 2023, Florida’s 7,769 accidental overdose deaths were the 2nd most nationally.

Under-employment

Individuals recovering from crisis find great difficulty securing living wage jobs.

Your Next Step toward the Journey Together

Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.

Volunteer

Join us by lending your time and skills and becoming an integral part of the community-driven efforts.

Shop & Dine

Make socially conscious choices by supporting our social enterprises: thrift stores, catering, lodging and more.

Donate

Contribute to the mission with monetary support, in-kind goods or food donations.

Discover our featured events

Sat
21
Dec
December 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

On the longest night of the year, St. Matthew’s House hosts a candlelight vigil to remember those we’ve ...

Thu
6
Feb
February 6 - February 8

Get ready for the 2025 Naples Automotive Experience! This electrifying event features three days of automotive marvels and ...

Testimonies

Our work through personal stories

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Carousel Our annual turkey distributions have begun! If you or anyone you know needs a turkey and all the fixings this Thanksgiving, come on out to a location near you! 🤗

For our full food assistance schedule, click the link in our bio.

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Join us in congratulating Michelle who was recently given a Core Value Award! 

“She went above and beyond working efficiently to fill volunteer needs,” said her supervisor. “We are grateful for her positive attitude and jumping in to get the job done!”

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Haven’t checked out our November newsletter yet? What’s stopping you? 🤗

Read it today! Link in bio.

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We offer a wide array of career opportunities that cater to individuals of all experience levels and across various industries. 😀

To view our open positions, click the link in our bio!

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Give a turkey; feed a family.

Please donate a frozen turkey to our Food Assistance Program to help make the holidays extra special for a family in need.

#StMatthewsHouse #TurkeyDrive #HopeForTheHolidays #Thanksgiving #FoodAssistance #SWFL
Get a more in-depth look at the everyday work we do by taking a tour of our Naples facilities.

To learn more and sign up, click the link in our bio!

#StMatthewsHouse #SWFL #TourOfHope
Video Reels A giant thank you to everyone who came out to our very first Lee County Golf Classic! We had a wonderful time and hope you did as well! See you next year!