October 6th, 2021
“Every little bit helps.” That’s what one resident said in reference to the increase in food stamps. As food prices continue to rise, money can only go so far at the grocery store. This increase in benefits helps families afford the necessities and be able to put food on the table. And St. Matthew’s House […]
October 4th, 2021
It’s no secret that St. Matthew’s House is in the food-giving business, but now, St. Matthew’s House has partnered up with Blue Zones Project and MEANS Database to become a food recovery business making sure food in our warehouses doesn’t go to waste.
September 28th, 2021
To help alleviate the increased need for food, Lorna McLain, Food Assistance Manager, decided to conduct a “Fill the Truck” food drive.
July 27th, 2021
Though the immediate threat of COVID-19 seems to diminishing, our community is still hurting from the widespread closures and job losses. As the eviction moratorium expires on July 31, St. Matthew’s House expects to see a rise in demand for shelter and food. Currently the shelters of St. Matthew’s House are at full capacity, […]
June 19th, 2021
Recently, volunteers from GL Homes came out to FBCNaples to assist St. Matthew’s House, Inc. with loading cars with food for hungry families. If your company or organization would like to volunteer at an upcoming food distribution by helping to lad food into cars, or at our food warehouse by packing boxes and assembling pallets […]
March 11th, 2021
A formerly homeless young woman is getting a fresh start. She now has her own apartment and car, and it’s all thanks to her own hard work. Next, she wants to help others. After years of sleeping on others’ couches, at St. Matthew’s House Campbell Lodge in Naples, Florida and at Youth Haven Homeless Shelter, […]
February 28th, 2021
St. Matthew’s House has fed just over 25,000 families in the first two months of the year, putting it on pace to feed over 150,000 families in 2021, and shattering last year’s record of over 86,000 families fed. St. Matthew’s fed more than 12,000 families in February as the need for food continues to grow […]
February 5th, 2021
The seventh annual Give Where You Live Collier is a Collier County-wide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in our community through online giving. This year, with COVID-19 restrictions and changes, your donations are more important than ever. Your donations will go to those that have been affected the most by the pandemic: the homeless, […]
January 22nd, 2021
St. Matthew’s House has increased their food distributions from 2 to 7 times a week and their team of volunteers has developed a system to serve more people faster, both of which contribute to less wait time. You can view the full story on NBC 2 here: If you are in need of food assistance, you […]
December 25th, 2020
The St. Matthew’s House Campbell Lodge in East Naples opened Friday to ensure anyone in need had a meal on Christmas. Christmas is a holiday many are used to spending with all their loved ones at the dinner table, along with a hot meal. Like so many, Jim Calderwood was forced to break that tradition […]