St. Matthew's House Distributed Over 700 Thanksgiving Meals in Golden Gate

St. Matthew’s House Distributed Over 700 Thanksgiving Meals in Golden Gate

Cheryl Sheldon says without the St. Matthew’s House food distributions, she and her family wouldn’t have eaten.

In the final days before Thanksgiving, St. Matthew’s House continues distributing full Thanksgiving meals including turkeys and all the fixings to those in need across Southwest Florida.

On Monday, November 22, St. Matthew’s House distributed more than 700 meals as part of our Hope for the Holidays turkey distribution. There was such a high demand that we decided to do a “Pop-Up” distribution on Tuesday, November 23 as well!

After the distribution, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church threw a “Thank You” lunch for the volunteers from the church as well as some St. Matthew’s House staff. We’re so appreciative to St. Elizabeth Seton for being a strong neighborhood partner and helping us make a difference in the Golden Gate community.

Pictured from left to right: Bob Irzyk, Director of Marketing and Communications (St. Matthew’s House); Lorna McLain, Food Assistance Manager (St. Matthew’s House); Ray Steadman, VP of Programs (St. Matthew’s House); Beth Ware, VP of Human Capital (St. Matthew’s House); Steve Brooder, CEO (St. Matthew’s House); Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice; Father Casey F. Jones (St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church); Rick Fumo, Board Member (St. Matthew’s House); Mark Pratt, Board Member (St.Matthew’s House); Renee Beckner, Development Officer (St. Matthew’s House)

For the full story from NBC2 News, click the link below.

St. Matthew’s House feeds 700+ for Thanksgiving

If you or someone you know is looking for a hot meal on Thanksgiving day both our Naples and Immokalee shelters will be serving food. For more details, click here.

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