October 12th, 2021
Amber Bell competed virtually in the Boston Marathon to raise both money and awareness for St. Matthew’s House.
October 11th, 2021
Grocery and food prices continue to rise, and it’s not just affecting individuals and families but local food banks also.
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.
October 4th, 2021
You may not see them, but homeless camps exist across Collier County. When these camps are cleared out, those people need somewhere to live. One option is to find a bed at a homeless shelter, but unfortunately, the St. Matthew’s House shelters have had a waiting list since 2010. Ray Steadman, our Vice President of […]
September 15th, 2021
Our Campbell Lodge shelter in Naples is full, and there are 18 mothers with children on the waitlist to get in. One reason our waitlist is so long is simply that it’s not easy to find affordable housing in Collier County. But a new push to potentially build hundreds of affordable apartments could help alleviate […]
September 15th, 2021
On the 20 year anniversary of a tragedy that struck our nation, many were remembering where they were on that fateful day and how their lives were changed. For Peter Johnson, he remembers it all clearly because 20 years ago, he was in New York attending NYU. He saw the smoke from the towers, experienced […]
September 7th, 2021
On calendars, September 06, 2021, marked Labor Day as a holiday, a time for many to celebrate the achievements of workers across the country. But for millions of Americans, the holiday was just another reminder of the difficult times that surround us. Especially now that federal unemployment benefits ended; it’s going to be that much […]
September 1st, 2021
August 31 marks a somber day for many: International Overdose Awareness Day. St. Matthew’s House mourns the lives of all those lost to overdose, prays for the families and individuals affected by an overdose, and pledges to do our part to continue helping those who struggle with drug addictions and substance abuse. One way St. […]
August 26th, 2021
St. Matthew’s House has stepped up to feed our community during these difficult times of increased inflation during the pandemic, and we’ll continue to do so.