BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are teaming up with Wegmans, and Audacy for a good cause.
On Thursday, Nov. 16, fans can drop off a 20-pound turkey in exchange for tickets to a Sabres home game on the following dates:
- Sunday Dec. 3
- Tuesday Dec. 5
- Monday Dec. 11
- Tuesday Dec. 19
- Thursday Jan., 11
- Saturday Jan. 13
- Monday Jan. 15
- Saturday Jan. 20
Turkeys donated will benefit the Buffalo City Mission, and FeedMore WNY.
"The Buffalo City Mission is honored to once again work with the Buffalo Sabres to help feed our neighbors in need," said Aubrey Calhoun, Executive Director of the Buffalo City Mission. "This year, our annual Turkey Drive is collecting 1,000 turkeys for Thanksgiving Day, where our staff and volunteers will deliver more than 5,000 hot meals to the poor and homeless throughout Western New York. We are at our best when the community comes together and are proud to partner with such inspiring organizations to help lift up lives and address this critical need.”
When donating a turkey people will receive a voucher for two tickets to an upcoming home game. Drop-off sites include:
- KeyBank Center Surface Lot (Enter lot from Baltimore Street, via Perry Street)
- Wegmans in Amherst (675 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226)
- Wegmans in West Seneca (370 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224)
“FeedMore WNY is incredibly grateful for the continued support of the Buffalo Sabres, Audacy, Wegmans and the Western New York community through Turkeys for Tickets. This has become an incredibly critical drive for FeedMore WNY to ensure we are able to distribute turkeys to our neighbors in need throughout Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties for the Thanksgiving holiday,” said Tara A. Ellis, president and CEO of FeedMore WNY. “Unfortunately, the number of people experiencing food insecurity continues to rise throughout the nation and right here in Western New York. Events like Turkeys for Tickets help ensure our vulnerable community members do not have to worry about where their next meal will come from, but instead can enjoy a hearty holiday meal with loved ones.”
Only one voucher that includes the two tickets will be given per person for the fundraiser.