Holiday Central

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Thanks to the generosity of our community, the losses from last month’s heartbreaking theft at our Holiday Tent have been more than covered! We are incredibly grateful for this kindness, the outpouring of support, and your continued partnership.

Any additional gifts will go directly toward what matters most this season: putting food on the table for families in need and bringing hope to our neighbors this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you for making this possible!

Help Metro making a donation to the Holiday Tents.

FOX 13 News: Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent break-in leaves $50,000 in losses

Holiday Assistance Registration and Volunteer Shifts now open

Our Holiday Tent assistance program is a tradition in Tampa Bay. We expect to serve 30,000 families in need this Thanksgiving and Christmas. To receive help or get involved, choose from the options below.

Please note the new location for the Tampa Tent this year:
4900 W Lemon St
Tampa, FL 33609

Get Help

Do you need help for the holidays? We offer both 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.

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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Hot Meal Locations

Find a holiday hot meal partner 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.

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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, and boxed macaroni & cheese are also in high demand.

Metro Min Store

Drop-off Hours & Locations

We have several convenient drop-off locations throughout Tampa Bay. Please click the button below to see which location is the closest to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions. Here, we've compiled a comprehensive resource to address your most common queries and concerns related to our holiday programs and initiatives at Metropolitan Ministries. We hope this section provides the guidance you're looking for as we come together to share hope and care in our community.

Holiday FAQ