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Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay) Partners with Metropolitan Ministries to Fight Hunger

Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay) Partners with Metropolitan Ministries to Fight Hunger
Local Bank Pledges to Feed 5,300 Families to Celebrate Fifth Third Day


TAMPA, Fla. – For the fifth consecutive year, Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay) is partnering with Metropolitan Ministries in their efforts to fight hunger in the Bay Area. The “Fifth Third Feeding Families” food drive – aimed at collecting enough non-perishable items to feed 5,300 families in Tampa Bay – will run from April 3 through May 3 (“Fifth Third Day”).
 
“We believe that a continual investment in our community can make a meaningful impact,” said Brian Lamb, president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay). “We’re proud to once again be working with a great organization like Metropolitan Ministries to help families and children in need throughout Tampa Bay.”
 
Metropolitan Ministries is one of the leading nonprofits in the area that provides support to hungry children and families in the four-county Tampa Bay area. The collected items will be distributed to people in need in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties.
 
“The need for food in our community continues to grow, and the donated items will directly help people right here in our own backyards,” said Tim Marks, president of Metropolitan Ministries. “We are humbled that Fifth Third Bank has once again focused on contributing to our mission to fight hunger and provide hope.”  
 
Food collection bins are set up at all 47 Fifth Third banking centers throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties. Bank employees and customers – as well as local businesses and community residents – are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, such as canned fruits and meats, peanut butter, boxed cereal and beans.
 
To donate, stop by your local Fifth Third banking center or visit 53.com to find a location near you.




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