Mother spreads love to the homeless with 'A Hug from Matt'

ByMatteo Iadonisi Localish logo
Friday, December 6, 2024
Mother spreads love to the homeless with 'A Hug from Matt'
When former nurse Marybeth Cichocki lost her son to an overdose, she created 'A Hug From Matt' to help the homeless population.

WILMINGTON, Delaware -- When former nurse Marybeth Cichocki lost her son to an overdose, she turned her pain into a passion to help the homeless population.

For the past nine years, she has distributed bags of essential items under the moniker, 'A Hug From Matt.'

Cichocki also wrote a book about her experience, and worked with elected officials to create legislation related to drug addiction.

For more information, visit the 'A Hug From Matt' Facebook page.

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