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Marianne was preparing herself for an empty-handed Christmas

Marianne had just walked away from an unsafe relationship. Two little ones at her side. A part time job that barely covered the...

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All Alisa wanted was a hot holiday meal for her kids. YOU gave her much more!

The day before Thanksgiving, Alisa stood at the back door of Metropolitan Ministries’ kitchen. She was tired, anxious, and desperate.She...

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Take the Empty Plate Challenge

It has been eight years since Chef Cliff first challenged Tampa Bay to take the simple step of skipping a meal — just one meal — to help feed hungry children in our community. Today, the tough economy is making it even harder for families to put food on the table.

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Federal Cuts Eliminate AmeriCorps Roles at Metropolitan Ministries, Disrupting Services for Tampa Bay’s Homeless Community

Metropolitan Ministries has been notified by Volunteer Florida that its AmeriCorps National and Direct programs, including those...

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How You Rescued Sharla

After two long years of homelessness, Sharla and her daughter secured stable housing. “We finally had a place to call home,”...

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“I had a good Thanksgiving thanks to Metro” — Vanessa’s Story

Vanessa was anticipating a Thanksgiving without food on the table. But you showed up when she needed help and hope the most!Life...

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HOPE LEADS THE WAY

“I never would’ve guessed we’d go through what we went through,” says Janice. “But you gave us a place to go.”Janice...

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Stamp Out Hunger benefiting Metropolitan Ministries

We are excited that Metropolitan Ministries is once again partnering with the NALC for their 32nd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food...

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“This is my beginning” — Tamara’s Story

Single mom Tamara struggled to support her family — but you gave her hopeTamara found herself caught in the middle of a...

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      • Donations Drop-off / Pick-up
      • Host A Drive
      • Corporate Partnerships
      • Florida Strong Families Tax Credit
      • Donor-Advised Fund
      • Metropolitan Ministries Foundation
      • Leave a Legacy
  • Our Work
    • Food DonationWe get more requests for food than any other service. Serving 75,000 meals a month takes a lot of support.Explore the Ways to Help
    • Menu Column
      • Emergency Response
      • Food
      • Housing
      • Metro BrigAIDe
      • Family Support Services
      • Education
      • Social Enterprises
      • Pasco Support Centers
      • Job Training Programs
  • About Us
    • Work With UsIf you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women and children in your community, we may have a job for you.Current Openings
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      • Executive Leadership
      • 100% Accountability
      • Careers
      • Culture
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