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Thanksgiving
Photo courtesy of the New York Mets
'MetsGiving' initiatives aim to give back
to the community this holiday season
BY BILL PARRY
bparry@schnepsmedia.com
@QNS
As the holiday season approaches, the
New York Mets announced the return of
their MetsGiving initiative, which encompasses
a series of programs in November
and December that focuses on helping the
community during the season.
Th e events, including food and coat
drives, a turkey giveaway, and a holiday
party for kids that will feature Mets players,
front-offi ce staff , corporate partners and
fans all working together to give back and
help those underserved in the community.
Th e Mets will hold their sixth annual
turkey giveaway on Th ursday, Nov. 21.
Mets players and employees will fan out
across the fi ve boroughs and distribute
more than 2,000 turkeys to families in
need with the New York Common Pantry.
In Queens, the Mets will distribute the turkeys
at Th e Child Center of New York in
Forest Hills.
Th e Mets will also continue their tradition
of providing complete Th anksgiving
meals to 25 families in those neighborhoods
closest to Citi Field including
Corona and East Elmhurst. Mets players
and employees will donate the food and
personally deliver the packages to the families’
homes in conjunction with NYPD
Community Aff airs. Each family will also
receive ticket vouchers redeemable to
select games during the 2020 season.
Th e Mets will hold their annual Kids
Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in
the Foxwoods Club at Citi Field beginning
at 11 a.m. More than 100 students
from local elementary schools will come
to Citi Field to play games, enjoy lunch and
perform holiday songs. Th e children will
receive a special visit from Santa and his
elves who will be delivering gift s.
And fi nally, the Mets are teaming up
with New York Cares for the 14th annual
“Warm-Up” Holiday Coat Drive on
Wednesday, Dec. 14. Mets personnel and
New York Cares volunteers will collect
donations of new or gently used coats to
keep those in need warm during the cold
winter months. Each fan that donates will
receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets
to select Mets home games in 2020.
Th e donations will be accepted at the
Mets Team Store at Citi Field between
10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Further details can be
found at www.mlb.com/mets/community/
coat-drive.
Mr. Met will have plenty of opportunity to spread holiday cheer to local kids as MetsGiving gets underway.
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