As part of their MetsGiving initiatives, the New York Mets are hosting their annual Food Drive on Tuesday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Mets Team Store at Citi Field. Mr. Met will make a special appearance. New York Common Pantry will be the beneficiary of all donations.
While all types of canned and packaged goods are welcome, the most needed food items are milk (powdered, evaporated, boxed), pasta, rice, corn, yams, sweet potatoes, green beans, canned pumpkin, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, stuffing mix, barley, quinoa, canned vegetables, canned/dry beans, canned fruit, packaged mac and cheese, peanut butter, oatmeal, hot and cold cereal, canned tuna, salmon or chicken, and powdered mashed potatoes. No glass containers, perishable or expired food items please.
Fans donating at least 10 non-perishable items will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select Mets home game in 2023 (excluding Opening Day and the Subway Series). Fans will be limited to one ticket voucher.
New York Common Pantry works toward the reduction of hunger and food insecurity through an array of programs that function to establish long-term independence for those they serve. Their whole-person approach includes services such as fresh food pantry packages, hot meals, supplemental food for seniors, case management and nutrition education programs.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 15
Event Duration: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHO: Mr. Met will be in attendance from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mets Team Store at Citi Field
Fans park in Lot G off Seaver Way and enter through the revolving door on Mets Plaza.
NOTE: Visit mets.com/fooddrive for more information.
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