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first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:35 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:35 EST
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# Metropolitan Ministries expects to serve 30,000 families this season

Metropolitan Ministries expects to serve 30,000 families this holiday season, requiring about 1 million pounds of food and 15,000 volunteers.

Section: [Around Town](/tampa-bay/section/life.md) · Entities: [Metropolitan Ministries](/tampa-bay/wiki/metropolitan-ministries.md)

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay 28 WFTS (ABC)](https://www.tampabay28.com/news/local-news/tampa-metro-west-hillsborough-county/metropolitan-ministries-gets-65k-boost-as-tampa-holiday-tent-opens-but-donation-drives-remain-down), 2026-11-09 16:35 EST: Metropolitan Ministries gets $65K boost as Tampa holiday tent opens, but donation drives remain down

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