Buffalo Sabres, Tops, Audacy partner for 2024 'Turkeys for Tickets' drive

Buffalo Sabres Press Release

The Buffalo Sabres announced the team will partner with Tops Friendly Markets and Audacy for a Thanksgiving turkey drive on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to benefit the Buffalo City Mission and FeedMore WNY.

The turkey drive will take place from 7-9 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.)

√ Tops Friendly Markets in West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Road)

For every frozen, 20-pound turkey dropped off – or the equivalent of a frozen, 20-pound turkey – the Sabres will give the donor one voucher good for two tickets to an upcoming Sabres home game. Vouchers will be distributed immediately by volunteers at the drop-off sites.

A maximum of one voucher, which is good for two tickets, will be allotted per person. Fans can redeem their vouchers for select Sabres home games online using a promo code. Participants will have the option to purchase additional seats at the time of redemption.

"Partnering with the Sabres in the ‘Turkeys for Tickets’ drive allows us to give back to our community in a meaningful way," said Ron Ferri, president, Tops Friendly Markets. "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

In the leadup to the event, information regarding “Turkeys for Tickets” can also be heard via the radio on Audacy stations (AM) WGR 550, WBEN 930 and (FM) KISS 98.5 and The WOLF 107.7 and 104.7.

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 Tara A. Ellis, president and CEO of FeedMore WNY. “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”

FeedMore WNY offers dignity, hope and a brighter future by providing nutritious food, friendship and skills training to its Western New York neighbors in need. Through its food bank distribution center and partner hunger-relief agencies, as well as its home-delivered meal program, other targeted feeding programs and RISE workforce development training, FeedMore WNY alleviates hunger and assists community members of all ages throughout Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties. More information can be found at www.feedmorewny.org.

"The Buffalo City Mission is honored to once again work with the Buffalo Sabres as well as Tops to help feed our neighbors in need," said Dorian Volsch, director of development and marketing. "This year – perhaps more than ever – the need is tremendous. Thousands of men, women and children will come to the mission seeking warmth and a meal. This Thanksgiving day, our staff and volunteers will also deliver more than 5,000 hot meals to the poor and homeless throughout Western New York through our annual ‘Turkey Express’ program. We are at our best as a community when we come together, and we are proud to partner with such inspiring organizations to help change lives and address the critical and ongoing needs here in our community.”

The Buffalo City Mission, founded in 1917, is a nonprofit organization providing preventative, emergency, and transitional housing programs to thousands of people who are homeless and impoverished every year. The agency includes the new Alfiero Family Center of Hope and Promise and a Women and Children's Shelter (Cornerstone Manor), along with the Dick Road Thrift Store to serve the Western New York community. For more information, visit www.buffalocitymission.org or call 716-854-8181.