Congratulations to Cliff Barsi on receiving the prestigious Florida Blue Sapphire Award! For 15 years, Cliff has brought innovation, compassion, and leadership to Metropolitan Ministries—drawing from 35 years of culinary and entrepreneurial experience to help us fight hunger in Tampa Bay. As VP of Social Enterprise & Food Services, Cliff oversees the preparation of over 1 million hot meals annually for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. His visionary work includes launching Inside the Box Catering and the Culinary Arts Program, empowering individuals transitioning out of homelessness with life-changing job skills. We’re beyond proud of Cliff and thankful for the impact he continues to make in our community. This recognition is well deserved! https://youtu.be/Jxu-dG75ojw #SapphireAward #FloridaBlueFoundation #HopeDoesMore (fb)

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Metropolitan Ministries will be partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers for their Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive ! How to participate? It’s easy! Just leave a bag of non-perishable items near your mailbox and a letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it right to us. Examples of items to donate: canned meat, peanut butter, boxed cereal, rice, beans, canned vegetables, and canned fruit. *Please do not donate expired food, fresh food or food in glass containers.* We still need volunteers to help us sort food at various post offices. Learn more and sign up here: https://metromin.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/hillsboroughcommunityevents Share this post, and help us spread the word! #StampOutHunger #FoodDrive #communitysupport (fb)