Naples Landmark Bids Farewell: St. Matthew’s House Closes Original Thrift Store After 12 Years

If you’ve ever hunted for a bargain in Naples, chances are you’ve walked through the doors of St. Matthew’s House’s original thrift store. For 12 years, it was more than a shop—it was a community fixture. From mismatched mugs and vintage furniture to clothes with second lives, it wasn’t just about deals. It was about purpose.

This week, that chapter came to a close.

St. Matthew’s House officially shut down its original thrift store after more than a decade in business. The nonprofit shared the bittersweet news in a farewell message, thanking the Naples community for its support and promising that the mission isn’t ending—just moving a few blocks over.

And that’s the key: the store may be closed, but the shopping (and giving) continues.

A new flagship thrift store is already open just a five-minute walk away. The bigger, brighter space has been fully renovated and is now the anchor for the nonprofit’s thrift operations in Collier County. That means more floor space, more merchandise, and more opportunities for every purchase to directly support St. Matthew’s House programs—feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and providing addiction recovery services.

For longtime shoppers, the move is both a goodbye and a hello. The original store became a Naples landmark for bargain hunters and donors alike. Over the years, countless locals furnished apartments, decorated homes, and found one-of-a-kind pieces there—all while supporting a greater cause.

The closing weekend was a celebration in itself. Deep discounts drew in crowds eager to scoop up last-chance deals while saying goodbye to a spot that had become part of their Saturday morning routine. Social media filled with comments from supporters thanking St. Matthew’s House for its work and reminiscing about favorite finds.

But the nonprofit isn’t slowing down. Beyond the new flagship on Airport-Pulling Road, St. Matthew’s House operates five other thrift locations across Southwest Florida. Each one plays a role in keeping essential programs funded. So while Naples is losing one storefront, the mission is expanding, not shrinking.

The bottom line? Naples thrift shoppers still have plenty of options—and an even better one right around the corner.

Twelve years is a long time for a thrift shop. In that time, St. Matthew’s House turned bargain hunting into community impact, proving that a $5 lamp or $3 pair of jeans could help change someone’s life. Now, that legacy continues in a space built for the next decade.

For Naples residents, the message is clear: keep thrifting, keep donating, and keep supporting a nonprofit that turns every purchase into hope.