“I had a good Thanksgiving thanks to Metro” — Vanessa’s Story

Vanessa was anticipating a Thanksgiving without food on the table. But you showed up when she needed help and hope the most!

Life turned upside down for Vanessa after her accident.

She was hit on the road — totaling her car, killing her service dog, and leaving her with serious injuries and a long recovery journey.

Unfortunately, my car insurance didn’t give me much, and since the person who hit me didn’t have insurance, I am now left with many medical bills and without a car.

For our neighbors in crisis, getting back up on their feet doesn’t happen overnight. The individuals and families who come to Metro for help often feel the same as Vanessa — uncertain, weary, and wondering if they’ll make it through.

THE EXTRA MILE

Vanessa knew Thanksgiving would look quite different than the year before. Still recovering from the financial and emotional losses of her accident, she was fully anticipating a holiday without a special meal.

But when Vanessa heard about Metro’s Holiday Tents, hope felt within reach again. “I wanted to pick up food for myself and to share with my neighbors who don’t drive and have no family,” she says.

The only problem was Vanessa had no car. And a cab was too expensive.

“I had no way of picking up the food.”

Vanessa contacted Metro and asked if there was any way a food box could be delivered to her. A team member promised to find someone who could bring all the fixings for a holiday meal to her doorstep.

Knowing she had a caring community willing to go the extra mile for her meant everything to Vanessa.

A Metro volunteer arrived with a nice-sized turkey and many sides that make up a traditional Thanksgiving meal,” says Vanessa. “Thank you so much. I had a good Thanksgiving thanks to Metro Ministries.”

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS . . .
AND FOR TOMORROW

It’s because of you and other compassionate neighbors that struggling families and individuals across the Tampa Bay area have hope — not just for the holidays, but also for a brighter future.

Your gift today — TRIPLED in impact — will open the door to lasting stability for many more neighbors like Vanessa who are wondering if they’ll have food to eat this Thanksgiving!