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FEATURED on Fox 13: FOX 13 teams up with Metropolitan Ministries for the NeighborHOPE Project

TAMPA, Fla. (by FOX 13 News Staff) - Families across the Tampa Bay area are struggling to afford food, rent and housing assistance....

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How your donation empowers: Rose’s story

As a single mom, Rose was struggling to provide for her family. But you gave her hope and empowered her to give back!Rose...

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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 31st Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food...

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“You are my guardian angel!” – Edna’s story

ACCIDENT AND CANCER, ANXIETY MAKE FAMILY FALL BEHIND When Edna’s daughter got into an accident and couldn’t work, it worsened...

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FEATURED on FOX NEWS 13: Metro Min and Blue Star Families providing Boxes of Hope to military families

Military spouses experience unemployment and underemployment nearly four times the national rate. With rent increases and inflation,...

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From Alcohol Addiction to Working at Metro: Barbara’s Story

For years, whenever life became unbearable, Barbara leaned on alcohol. And each time, drinking only added a new layer of misery...

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FEATURED on BAY NEWS 9: Metropolitan Ministries expands services in St. Petersburg

BY TREVOR PETTIFORD TAMPA PUBLISHED 2:13 PM ET FEB. 27, 2023While many residents may not know who they are,...

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Terrified and Alone: Ashley and her daughter

Ashley and her daughter were homeless, terrified, and alone. Then you helped them build a stable life. Ashley came to the Ministries...

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Restored hope: Karla’s story

One year ago, Karla and her family lost their home due to rent increases. Karla had no idea where to turn or what to do next....

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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
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    • 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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      • 100% Accountability
      • Careers
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