Get Help
Do you need help for the Holiday?This year we are offering fully online and in-person registration. While on our website, your family will have the option to sign up for convenient locations to receive Hope. To mitigate additional travel we are partnering with strategic like-minded organizations to offer more sites across Tampa Bay.
Christmas Day Meal Locations
Find a hot meal location near you.
Ways to Give
You can provide real, practical help for families in need right now with your purchase through our holiday store, hosting a virtual or traditional drive, shopping our gift registries, or giving a monetary donation.
Most Needed Items
Frozen turkeys, hams, cereal, canned yams, bagged or boxed stuffing, and cranberry sauce are the most-needed items right now. Bagged or canned beans, soup, bags of rice, boxed or canned potatoes, gravy packets, dessert mixes, canned fruit, canned vegetables, boxed macaroni & cheese are also in high demand.
Hours & Locations
Please click on the button below to see which location is more convenient for you.
Volunteering
This holiday season, join the Metropolitan Ministries team and provide a holiday experience that is out of reach for so many struggling families in the Tampa Bay area. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to take part in a unique leadership opportunity that you don’t want to miss!
COVID - 19 Precautions
We are following all CDC guidelines, which include many changes at our holiday tent and partner locations. All volunteers and guests are required to wear masks or face coverings and have their temperature checked. Clients and donors will remain in their vehicles. Handwashing for 20 seconds and additional protective measures will be in place for all volunteers and staff.
Holiday Partners
Thanks to our 65 partners for their tremendous support as a network of care to make the holidays happen for at-risk and struggling families.