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Our monthly Spotlight e-newsletter shares organizational news, upcoming events and program highlights.

As we welcome the change of seasons, we’re also looking forward to welcoming our seasonal residents as they migrate back to Southwest Florida in the months ahead.

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about the need for food assistance in our community. Through our daily hot meals and community-choice pantry, individuals and families can access nutritious food year-round. And you can be a part of this! With the holidays quickly approaching, a generous donor has committed to providing all the turkeys for our holiday food distributions, but we’re still requesting donations of the additional items needed to ensure families enjoy a complete holiday meal.  Click the button below to download our Thanksgiving Food Drive flyer for more information.

If you’re looking for another way to get involved and make an impact, consider volunteering with St. Matthew’s House. On October 1, we’re launching our new volunteer management system designed to provide a more user-friendly experience. With five direct-service opportunities, you can choose the area that best aligns with your skills and passions.

More exciting news on the horizon: LuLu’s Kitchen will reopen in November. The café will continue to serve breakfast and lunch in a refreshed dining room while also offering new grab-and-go menu items. Additionally, our catering services (formerly known as Delicious by Design) will merge with LuLu’s Kitchen for a simplified approach.

November also brings our next community event: the 50th Justin’s Place® Recovery Program Graduation! This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you RSVP so our team can plan accordingly.

Thank you for supporting St. Matthew’s House. Whether you’re a donor, volunteer or community partner, know that your generosity and commitment to our mission don’t go unnoticed.

God bless.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Flyer
 
 
 

Homelessness plummets across Florida as SWFL sees a massive surge

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — Homelessness in Florida dropped more than 10% in the last year, but Southwest Florida is seeing a surge in family households experiencing homelessness.

According to Florida’s Council on Homelessness, the number of homeless families jumped more than 300% in Lee County last year. Collier County did see a decline from the record 630 homeless families in 2024.

Kayla Wright, a single mother of three, has been living at the Campbell Lodge in Naples since June. The shelter is run by St. Matthew’s House.

Read the Full Article on Wink News

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Our next event to mark on your calendars is our 50 th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation on November 12! You do not want to miss this evening of celebration and transformation.

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LuLu’s Kitchen Reopening November 2026

A refreshed restaurant model that caters to our customers individual needs featuring a fresh look, original menu items and easier online ordering!

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Lulu’s Kitchen is part of the unique St. Matthew’s House social enterprise ministry model. This innovative model allows St. Matthew’s House to provide vocational training and earn revenue to offset the organization’s overhead costs.

 
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