The Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent is open to families in need during the holiday season. The tent is active from October through December. Reviewers mention picking up food, holiday meals, and gifts for their children. The tent is located at 2609 N Rome Ave in Tampa.
The tent can take up to 600 volunteers a day to run. Only one person per family is allowed inside to pick up items. Reviewers note that snacks and water are given to people waiting outside. There is also a Chapel of Hope on site where you can make a prayer request.
The Holiday Tent provides holiday food boxes with items like turkey, ham, and sides for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Reviewers also mention receiving Christmas gifts and toys for children. One reviewer noted receiving a Target gift card.
Visitors can drive up and food and items are brought to their car. Reviewers describe volunteers loading a box of food directly into the front seat and bringing bags of toys to the car. You don't have to get out of your vehicle. The entrance is on Rome Avenue and the exit is on Oregon Avenue.
You can donate food and goods at the Holiday Tent location at 2609 N Rome Ave. Reviewers mention dropping off groceries and Christmas toys. Monetary donations can also be made online through the Metropolitan Ministries website. You can also donate stock, set up a Donor-Advised Fund, use company matching, donate crypto, or give through GoFundMe or payroll giving.
The Holiday Tent relies on volunteers and can use up to 600 people a day. Volunteer tasks include registering clients, sorting donations, stocking the market, helping clients shop, handling frozen turkeys, cleaning, and leading prayer time. You can sign up to volunteer individually at metromin.org or as a group by contacting Metropolitan Ministries directly. Check under Community Events in your county for specific dates and details.
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