Metropolitan Ministries is preparing to help 30,000 families this holiday season through its holiday tent program. The local nonprofit runs the program each year during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. This year marks the program’s 40th year in the community.
The holiday tent provides food, toys, and other assistance to people in need. Organizers say the demand for help remains high across the Tampa Bay area. The program gives families a single place to access holiday support during the busiest weeks of the year.
Dr. Sarah Combs, President and CEO of Metropolitan Ministries, appeared on Denis Phillips Live to discuss the current needs in the community. She explained how residents can help, whether by volunteering, donating, or sharing information about the program. Combs described the growing number of households that rely on holiday assistance.
Families who need help can sign up through the Metropolitan Ministries website. Residents who want to support the effort can learn more about giving opportunities on the organization’s site as well. The full interview and program details are available through ABC Action News.
Metropolitan Ministries has served Tampa Bay families for decades through a range of programs. The holiday tent remains one of its most visible efforts each year. Residents in Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus counties can also find local holiday assistance resources through community organizations in their area.
Originally reported by ABC Action News
