Vinik Family Donates $700,000 More to Metropolitan Ministries

Jeff and Penny Vinik have donated an additional $700,000 to Metropolitan Ministries. The couple just recently donated $300,000 to help families in Tampa Bay during COVID-19.

"There is an immediate, crucial need to help families stay above water between now and the time we can reopen our businesses and bring back our employees. Metropolitan Ministries has been outstanding at helping meet the basic needs of our neighbors who are struggling through the COVID-19 response. We are incredibly thankful to the leadership and staff for their tireless efforts as Tampa Bay works to address this crisis,” said Jeff and Penny Vinik.

75% of families coming to Metropolitan Ministries are new.

“We are in awe of the leadership of Jeff and Penny Vinik. Their gift of support will rescue families who have lost their job due to COVID-19. The donation is literally lifesaving and will strengthen communities across county lines,” said Tim Marks, president and CEO of Metropolitan Ministries.

COX Media Group’s Feed it Forward virtual food drive recently raised $265,000 to support the Ministries’ hunger relief efforts. Tampa's community has rallied together to help others during this difficult time.

The Vinik Family Foundation gift will fund emergency needs for families from Sarasota to Lakeland to Spring Hill and everywhere in between who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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