BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres will host their annual 'Turkeys for Tickets' drive again this year on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The team has partnered with Tops Friendly Markets and Audacy for the Thanksgiving turkey drive to benefit the Buffalo City Mission and FeedMore WNY.
The turkey drive will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. in the following locations:
- KeyBank Center Surface Lot (Enter lot from Baltimore Street, via Perry Street)
- Tops Friendly Markets in Tonawanda (890 Young St., Tonawanda, NY 14150)
- Tops Friendly Markets in West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224) – Media availability upon request
For every frozen 20-pound turkey dropped off, the Sabres will give the donator one voucher, good for two tickets to an upcoming Sabres home game. Vouchers will be distributed immediately by volunteers at the drop-off sites. Fans can redeem their vouchers for select Sabres home games online using a promo code.
"Partnering with the Sabres in the Turkeys for Tickets drive allows us to give back to our community in a meaningful way," said Tops Friendly Markets president Ron Ferri. "Addressing food insecurity is a core part of our mission, and we’re committed to supporting FeedMore WNY and Buffalo City Mission in their efforts to provide for families in need. We believe that everyone deserves the dignity and comfort of a warm, nourishing meal, especially during the holidays. By partnering with our community, we hope to ease the burden on families facing food insecurity and share the spirit of generosity that defines this season."
The following games will have tickets available to be redeemed:
- Tuesday, Dec. 3 vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Thursday, Dec. 5 vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Monday, Dec. 9 vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Wednesday, Dec. 11 vs. New York Rangers
- Monday, Jan. 6 vs. Washington Capitals
- Wednesday, Jan. 15 vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Tuesday, Feb. 4 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Tuesday, Feb. 25 vs. Anaheim Ducks
All the donated turkeys will directly benefit the Buffalo City Mission and FeedMore WNY.
"FeedMore WNY deeply appreciates the partnership of the Buffalo Sabres, Audacy, Tops Friendly Markets and our Western New York community members through Turkeys for Tickets," said FeedMore WNY president and CEO Tara A. Ellis. This drive helps FeedMore WNY ensure we can distribute highly sought after turkeys to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity throughout our four-county service area. Last year alone, more than 142,400 individuals relied on FeedMore WNY for nutritious food and critical services. It is because of the continued support of the community that we are able to fulfill our mission of providing dignity, hope and brighter futures to our neighbors of all ages throughout Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties."
