St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM)

Spreading Hope. One Neighbor at a Time. 

Since 1972, St Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) has been a cornerstone of Louisville’s 40207 community, serving residents facing chronic or episodic hardships. As a collaborative member of Louisville’s Association of Community Ministries (ACM), St. MAM also serves half of the 40220 area.

💙Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Meet B, a resilient member of our community who found herself in a challenging situation after being laid off, as she did not qualify for unemployment benefits or food stamps. But St. Matthews Area Ministries was here to help. With the support of donors like you, we were able to offer B emergency financial assistance for her rent and utilities & supplement her food and personal care needs during this very difficult time.  And, happily, B is now on her feet again and regularly volunteers with us. 

In the current economic climate, people are truly struggling. As is usual, we have neighbors with children who have been diagnosed with devastating illnesses. Neighbors who have have sustained work-preventing injuries. Neighbors who have had to cut back on their work to provide full-time care for elderly loved ones. Neighbors who are full time students trying to better their lives but finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. Neighbors who are single parents. Neighbors who are struggling with mental illness. And now more than at any time in recent history, we have lots of neighbors who have always been able to successfully make ends meet on their own but now are financially squeezed more than they can bear. For all of these people, St. MAM is eager to lend a helping hand.

Will you help us help them? With your continued support, we can ensure that these neighbors receive the assistance and support they need to navigate through challenging times. 

💛All We Do

To our neighbors who need it most, St. MAM provides emergency financial assistance, helping to prevent utility disconnections and evictions. With a well-stocked food pantry, we offer fresh produce, proteins, non-perishable items, and personal care supplies. Through an early essentials room and seasonal drives, we equip parents and caregivers with necessary items for infants and youth, from diapers to school supplies to holiday gift support. Finally, through its numerous opportunities for individuals to serve, St. MAM provides purpose and meaningful work for hundreds of volunteers at all stages of life. 

💙Testimonials

"I moved from Florida to Louisville in December and take care of my elderly mom and 2 kids alone.  St. MAM literally saved us. I don't know what we would have done without their help. St. MAM is truly a blessing to us!" - T.M.

"St MAM has been a Godsend helping me. I am a polio survivor with lung damage and have been associated with St MAM for at least 10 years as both a client & a volunteer. There have been times during those years that they were the only reason I was living indoors.  Through utilities and rental assistance, St. MAM has literally helped me survive."  -H.W.

"[St. MAM is made up of] big hearts making an even bigger impact. Grateful for everything they do! Their reach is farther than they know." - S.G.

"The best ministry in Louisville. They answer the phone and provide services needed in our community. If you need help please use them. They are an amazing resource. If you don't need them, donate. I used them for 3 years, I'm now on my feet and donate every chance I get." -S.P.

"St. Matthews Area Ministries is compassionate and so helpful to all. I am eternally grateful for them and to them. They do God's work in the nicest way. Thank goodness for these sweet and kind people." - S.H.

"I am struggling financially due to a health issues from the big C and when I tell you the people here are so wonderful kind and generous. They're very professional and straightforward. Customer service is top notch, and Sarah is a Godsend. I just want to say thank you so so much for helping me. Thank you to everyone at the ministry 🫶🏽" - Anonymous

"St. MAM is home to AWESOME angels! They helped me in a time of need and I'm FOREVER grateful." - C.

Learn more at www.stmam.com. Together, we can bring hope. One neighbor at a time.

By the numbers:

2026 Year-to-Date (through August)

138 Families Served with Rental Assistance

224 Families Served with Utilities Assistance

303 Families Served by the Food & Hygiene Pantry, through 990 Appointments

200 Families Served with Essentials for Infants & Toddlers

96 Families Served with School Supplies

All by only 4 dedicated staff and over 700 amazing volunteers, donating 4,985 hours of service.

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2025 Totals

157 Families Served with Rental Assistance

260 Families Served with Utilities Assistance

344 Families Served by the Food & Hygiene Pantry, through 1436 Appointments

292 Families Served with Essentials for Infants & Toddlers

69 Families Served with School Supplies

197 Families Served with Holiday Meal Baskets

103 Children Served with Holiday Gift Support