'Turkeys for Tickets' returns Wednesday

The annual event benefits FeedMore WNY and the Buffalo City Mission
Turkeys for Tickets is an annual tradition in Western New York. For every 20 pound turkey that is dropped off, the donor will receive a pair of tickets for an upcoming Buffalo Sabres game.
Turkeys for Tickets is an annual tradition in Western New York. For every 20 pound turkey that is dropped off, the donor will receive a pair of tickets for an upcoming Buffalo Sabres game. Photo credit Brayton J. Wilson

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - It's become an annual tradition, as the Buffalo Sabres have partnered again with Audacy Buffalo, along with Tops Friendly Markets for the annual "Turkeys for Tickets" Thanksgiving turkey drive on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The turkey drive will take place from 7 a.m.-to-9 a.m. EST, and will benefit FeedMore WNY and the Buffalo City Mission.

The turkey drive will be held at three separate locations across the Buffalo area:

- Tops Friendly Markets in Tonawanda (890 Young St., Tonawanda)
- Tops Friendly Markets in West Seneca (355 Orchard Park Rd)
- KeyBank Center Surface Lot (Enter lot from Baltimore Street, via Perry Street)

Turkeys for Tickets
Turkeys for Tickets Photo credit Buffalo Sabres

For every frozen 20-pound turkey dropped off, or the equivalent of a frozen 20-pound turkey, the Sabres will provide a 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.

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

FeedMore WNY and the Buffalo City Mission will be distributing the turkeys and Thanksgiving dinners to thousands of individuals facing food insecurity.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Brayton J. Wilson - WBEN