TAMPA, Fla. — Easter is about joy, hope and new life: a message that those at Metropolitan Ministries are still working to provide during these trying times.
The non-profit is still finding a way to give back to those in need this Sunday – it just looks a little different this year.
Metropolitan Ministries had to scale back the number of meals served this year to 1,500 and switch to “to-go” styled meals to be distributed to the community and those in their care.
Though they served the meals a little differently, the staff said they had the same impact on the families who received them.
"They’re just grateful, and a huge sigh of relief is how they describe it," Justine Burke said.
She says today, and through this whole unprecedented time of crisis, it’s important to them to be there for the people who rely on them.
"In times like this, they’re scared, we’re all scared, and just to know that someone cares is something that can make someone’s day," Burke said.
As for what’s on the menu? Ham, scalloped potatoes, carrots, bread, ham sandwiches and assorted desserts.
The team also colored more than 1,000 Easter eggs and assembled 300 Easter baskets to hand out.
Metropolitan Ministries typically provides client spiritual experiences every Easter, and this year is no different. Those seeking the services will just need to go digital through Google Classroom. Available services include daily devotions, words of encouragement, prayer requests, and a pre-recorded Easter worship service.
Easter distribution will be held at the non-profits main campus at 2002 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
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