Helping families in need

About St. MAM

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.

 
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, it ensures that no neighbor goes hungry, offering fresh produce, proteins, non-perishable items, and personal care supplies. Through an early essentials room and seasonal drives, St. MAM equips parents and caregivers to care for infants and youth. 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.
 
By pulling together, St. MAM is creating a brighter future for the entire community.
Pulling Together….to prevent homelessness 
….to feed the hungry
….to care for children
…to provide purpose and community
 

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St. MAM Services

Emergency Assistance

For those who qualify, St. MAM provides emergency financial assistance to aid families in remaining sheltered and retaining access to water and electricity.

Food & Personal Care Pantry

Supported by Dare to Care, USDA, and local grocers, St. MAM offers supplemental fresh produce, proteins, non-perishables, and personal care items through monthly appointments for neighbor-clients.

Essentials for Infants & Toddlers

Easing the load for parents and caregivers, St. MAM provides infant and toddler essentials such as formula, diapers, wipes, and baby shampoo.

Home-Bound Delivery

For those who qualify, St. MAM offers monthly food delivery for those who, due to age, illness, or mobility issues, are unable to come to the pantry in person.

Senior Commodities (CSFP)

For neighbors aged 60 or over and who are under the income threshold, St. MAM provides Senior Commodities Boxes in addition to the food and supplies available through our pantry. 

Seasonal Programs

St. MAM annually offers Thanksgiving meal baskets, Holiday shopping support for children, and an annual school supply distribution. 

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Over 8,000 Hours of Volunteer Service

While four dedicated, compassionate staff form the backbone of St. Matthews Area Ministries, we all know that the heart of our organization is the now almost 150 hardworking, committed volunteers who last year (2025) together logged 8, 037 hours of service. 

 

Interested in joining us? More information is available about ways to get involved can be found in the SERVICE section of the website.

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Over 300K pounds of food were donated in 2025.

In 2025, 300,387 pounds of food were donated to St. MAM.

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