St. Matthew UCC supports two food pantries, the Interfaith Food Pantry and People’s Resource Center, with contributions of food items and financial aid. Both of these non-profit organizations support the underserved in DuPage county by providing food and other support.

Meals on Wheels, a program through the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, has a group of dedicated volunteers from St. Matthew who deliver meals every week.

In addition, the St. Matthew UCC Shopping Cart Brigade participates in the Wheaton 4th of July parade, collecting food items and donations along the parade route.

As a church focused on the environment, we received an Earth Flag, a designation by SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education), on April 23, 2017. This signifies our commitment as a people of faith to care for the planet.

We use environmentally safe cleaning products, recycle, minimize paper products during coffee hours and events, and have converted our lighting fixtures to LEDs.

In our effort to be good stewards of the planet and take responsibility for a part of our community, St. Matthew has adopted a 1-mile stretch of the Main Branch of the Illinois Prairie Path. We commit to pick up trash/debris from this section of the path 4 times/year.

We support these local agencies through financial support and hands-on assistance throughout the year.

DuPagePads is committed to ending homelessness in DuPage County providing emergency, short-term interim housing.

Sleep Out Saturday raises funds and awareness to help homeless families in DuPage County through Bridge Communities, a four-star Charity Navigator organization.

We support the residents of Marian Park, an income-eligible housing complex in Wheaton, including Christmas gift baskets, back-to-school drives and other support throughout the year.

Improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities in DuPage County.

We financially support the Open & Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ and PFLAG. We are active allies in our community.

ESSE (Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly) offers a safe and nurturing environment that enables older adults to participate in cognitive and physical activities throughout the day. This program allows caregivers to receive much needed respite. St. Matthew supports their efforts with financial and volunteer support.

Meals on Wheels, a program through the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, has a group of dedicated volunteers from St. Matthew who deliver meals every week.

World Relief focuses on helping refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations rebuild their lives in a new country. St. Matthew supports their mission with financial and hands-on support.