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Holiday Central

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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.

Register Now

Christmas Day Meal Locations

Find a hot meal location near you.

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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.

Give Now

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.

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Hours & Locations

Please click on the button below to see which location is more convenient for you.

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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!

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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.

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2002 N. Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
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Funds donated in excess of need will help serve poor and homeless families throughout the year. Metropolitan Ministries is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. A copy of the official registration (ch2820) and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and consumer services by calling toll-free within the state 1-800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.

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  • Donor Support Hub
  • Get Help
  • Get Involved
    • Host a DriveIt is easy and fun way to build community through the shared joy of giving with your friends and family.Explore the Options
    • Menu Column
      • Ways to Give
      • Volunteer
      • Drop Off Donations
      • Host A Drive
      • Metro Immersion
  • 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
      • Food
      • Housing
      • Metro BrigAIDe
      • Family Support
      • Education
      • Social Enterprises
      • Pasco
  • 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
      • Culture
      • Careers
      • Leadership
      • Impact Report
      • Accountability
  • Blog