Matthew's Hope to open as cold weather shelter for third time

The homeless ministry is asking for help with cots, clothes and food.

By Leticia Silva
| 1:52 p.m. January 13, 2026

Matthew's Hope became a cold weather shelter last year, helping around 125 people.

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Matthew's Hope homeless ministry is opening its doors as a Freeze Warning Emergency Shelter from Thursday, Jan. 15 to Wednesday, Jan. 21.

This marks the third time the ministry has had to do this in just six weeks.

"Every time we have to open as a Freeze Warning Emergency Shelter, our resources take a beating," the ministry posted on Facebook. "We go through a ton of food and increased overhead costs due to utilities, 24/7 staffing and meeting other unplanned needs."

To help the ministry during this time, it asks for some items to be donated, such as: cots, jeans, sweatpants, hand warmers, healthy snacks, drinks, toilet paper, paper towels and more.

Donations can be dropped off 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 611 Business Park Blvd, Winter Garden.

Donations also can be made by clicking here.

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.