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When you’re Homeless in Tampa Bay, How Do you Survive the Heat?

As the heat index remained over 100 all week long, our Metro BrigAIDe Mobile Outreach team handed out ”cooling kits” in partnership...

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Thank You for Bringing HELP and HOPE to Neighbors in Need!

Halfway through 2022, one word is on my heart: Gratitude. You and so many others have rallied generously, and often sacrificially, to help those facing crisis, hunger, and even homelessness. Thank you!

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“Metro Gave Me Hope.”

Julia’s family went through a nightmare of separation and uncertainty. But now, thanks to you, they’re reunited and safe. A...

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“I was Drinking to Die.”

JoAnne’s life went completely off the rails. But today, thanks to YOU, she is living with genuine hope! JoAnne seemed to have...

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Metropolitan Ministries Partners with NALC for 30th Annual Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive

Tampa, Fla. – The Stamp Out Hunger® food drive returns this spring on Saturday, May 14, 2022, and for the fifth year in a...

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Rising Tampa Bay Rent Costs Leaving People Homeless

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Rising rent prices are forcing long-time Tampa Bay residents out of their homes. One of those residents,...

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10 Voices From the Front Lines of Tampa Bay’s Housing Boom

“It’s almost like Floridians can no longer afford to live in Florida. That weighs on me.”Metro’s Prosperity Center...

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Still Trying and Fighting

When a car accident, job loss, and homelessness threatened to destroy Sharmaine’s life, you helped her rebuild. Sharmaine never...

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Thanks to You, Nikki Found Safety, Stability, and a New Career

The programs and services you provide mean a fresh start for struggling families in Tampa BayNikki left her marriage when...

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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
    • Menu Column
      • Executive Leadership
      • 100% Accountability
      • Careers
      • Culture
  • Blog