United Way partners with others for St. Matthew's House Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution

LABELLE, Fla. - Nov. 22, 2024 - PRLog -- Hundreds of families in Southwest Florida now have a turkey dinner and side dishes to enjoy this Thanksgiving, all thanks to the St. Matthew's House Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution in partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, FPL, and The Salvation Army.

The drive-thru distribution took place at First Baptist Church of LaBelle on Friday. Volunteers from United Way, FPL, and The Salvation Army handed out more than 850 turkeys and "fixins" to local families in need of a Thanksgiving Day meal.

"There is so much to be thankful for this season and being able to help provide more than 850 local families with a proper Thanksgiving meal is at the top of my list," said Lisa Sands, Assistant Director for Hendry and Glades United Way Resiliency Hub. "It's an honor to partner with such amazing organizations like St. Matthew's House, FPL, and The Salvation Army to give back and make a difference this Thanksgiving."

For more information on United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, visit UnitedWayLee.org. (https://unitedwaylee.org/)

About United Way

In addition to raising funds for human service organizations in our community, United Way promotes partnerships and collaborations among agencies, helping them to work together focusing on issues that continue to improve lives. United Way's mission as a volunteer-driven organization is dedication to improving the quality of life for all people in our community. United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades was established in 1957 and over $221 million has been raised and distributed since that time. For more information, please call 239-433-2000 or visit UnitedWayLee.org.