Stories Metro’s Culinary Arts Program creates hope for future chefsSeven years ago, Cliff Barsi, a chef for more than 35 years, had a dream of starting a culinary school to give back to the... Read Full Story
Press Metropolitan Ministries needs your help more than everHow we all can help Metropolitan Ministries prep for the holiday rush.With so many people falling on hard times, Metropolitan... Read Full Story
Stories As pandemic drags communities down, banks step upBanks and credit unions, in a bid to shore up the struggling economy, dig deep to support struggling residents — and gain new... Read Full Story
Press Metro Ministries prepare to ‘Spread Hope’ this holiday seasonThe non-profit Metropolitan Ministries is expecting thousands more families will request help for the holidays, and they are asking... Read Full Story
Stories All she needed was a hand upSara calls her story “a cautionary tale.” She says, “I was uppermiddle class. I had no problems. I went from that to nothing.”... Read Full Story
Press Metropolitan Ministries ‘urgently’ needs volunteers after massive dropVolunteers are wanted to help build food boxes and for other needs going into the holiday season.TAMPA, Fla. —... Read Full Story
Stories New partnership helps Tampa Bay area families get diapersHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A new partnership between the Junior League of Tampa and Metropolitan Ministries will help get more... Read Full Story
Stories Hope, given monthlyWhen you give monthly through Hope Force, you directly impact the lives of families we serve every day. Read Full Story
Press Metropolitan Ministries sees surge in need, and giving, during pandemicTAMPA, Fla. - It's been a rough year for Courtney Thompson. She had a serious illness and then lost her job because of COVID-19. “You... Read Full Story
