FOOD AND
TOY DRIVES
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With your help, Metropolitan Ministries provided
holiday assistance to over 22,000 families and
toys to over 19,000 children in 2013. This year,
the need is even greater. As this special time
approaches, we ask you to consider your personal
commitment in one of the following ways:
Food Drive
Hope starts with a meal! Anyone can host a food
drive – individuals, businesses, civic organizations,
congregations, and many more. Thanks to you,
we provide nearly 1.5 million meals every year to
hungry people in our community. Help collect our
most needed holiday food items and put hope on a
family’s holiday table.
Toy Drive
Hosting a toy drive is a simple and fun way to
get involved. From infants to teens, the need for
holiday toys has never been greater. Host a drive
for toys and give more children the opportunity to
open hope during the holidays.
Gift Cards
Hosting a drive is easy; just download our
flyers and sign up online to get started:
metromin.org/holiday-central
2002 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
metromin.org
Choose a grocer or toy store, and we will do the
shopping for you. Gift cards help us provide the
most needed items for families each year.
ANYONE CAN BE HOPE
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
TENT LOCATION: 400 W. Palm Ave. | Tampa, FL 33602
813.209.1034 | metromin.org/holiday-central
FOOD LIST
“After my husband passed away, we had no
income. If it wasn’t for Metropolitan Ministries
and the people who donate, we would have had
nothing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. They
gave us a turkey meal and a bag of toys (I cried
when my daughter opened them). But the best
thing they gave us was their prayers and hope.
Thank you so much! ”
- Carla, Holiday Tent client in 2013.
Turkeys
Cereal
Canned Fruit
Canned Yams
Bagged or
Boxed Stuffing
Peanut Butter
Boxed Macaroni
and Cheese
Fresh Bread
Canned Vegetables
Bagged or
Canned Beans
Bold items are most in demand.
Bags of Rice
Canned or Boxed
Potatoes
Canned Cranberry Sauce
Cans or Packets
of Gravy
Dessert Mixes
Packaged Cookies
or Pastries
Boxed Jell-O
& Pudding
Gift Cards for Groceries
TOY LIST
Infants:
Crib & Stroller Toys
Early Learning Toys
Strollers & Car Seats
Bouncers & Walkers
Ages 1-4:
Preschool Play Sets
Character Toys
Building Blocks
Baby Dolls
Learning Toys/Puzzles
Ages 5-11:
HOLIDAY TENT LOCATIONS
Hillsborough:
400 West Palm Ave. (at W. Palm and N. Blvd.), Tampa, FL 33602
Pasco:
3214 US Highway 19, Holiday, FL 34691
CONTACT US
Donation and Collection Drives
(813) 209-1034 | [email protected]
For additional locations and updates on dates and
hours visit metromin.org/holiday-central
Remote Control Cars
Electronic Games
Arts & Crafts
Fashion & Baby Dolls
Legos & Lego Sets
Current DVDs
Ages 12-17:
Jewelry
Purses
Makeup
Hair Accessories
Cologne or Perfume
Bold items are most in demand.
Footballs, Basketballs or Soccer Balls
Sports Clothing
& Hats
Sketch Books
& Pencils
Journals
DVD & MP3 Players
Current DVDs
Other Gift Ideas:
Bicycles/Tricycles
Scooters
Skateboards
Pre-Paid Cell Phones
Gift Cards:
Best Buy
Walmart
Target
Apple
iTunes
Claire’s
GameStop
Foot Locker
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Payless ShoeSource
Amazon
FUNDS DONATED IN EXCESS OF NEED WILL HELP SERVE POOR AND HOMELESS FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES IS A
501 (C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH2820) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES
NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.