The Buffalo Sabres, Wegmans, WGR and Entercom Buffalo have announced the annual Thanksgiving turkey drive is set for this Wednesday, November 20 to benefit local food pantries. The turkey drive will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the following locations:
- 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)
Frequently asked questions:
- What is Turkeys for Tickets? Turkeys for Tickets is a program that allows Sabres fans to donate a turkey in exchange for a voucher that can be redeemed for two Sabres tickets.
- What size turkey is required to receive a voucher? The turkey(s) must total 20 pounds or more to receive a voucher good for two Sabres tickets.
- What time can I drop off a turkey for donation? Turkeys for Tickets will last from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20 at the KeyBank Center Surface Lot, Wegmans in Amherst (675 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226) and Wegmans in West Seneca (370 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224).
- Will I receive my tickets at the drop off? Each donor will receive a voucher at drop off. The voucher can then be redeemed online for two tickets on an upcoming Sabres home game. The voucher system will allow fans to choose their game and seat of preference based on availability. Additional 300 level seats can be purchased at the time of redemption for $25.
- What games can the vouchers be redeemed for? The following games will have tickets available to be redeemed:
- Monday, Dec. 2 vs. New Jersey
- Tuesday, Dec. 10 vs. St. Louis
- Tuesday, Dec. 31 vs. Tampa Bay
- Tuesday, Jan. 14 vs. Vegas
- Tuesday, Jan. 28 vs. Ottawa
- Tuesday, Feb. 4 vs. Colorado
- Thursday, Feb. 6 vs. Detroit
- Tuesday, Feb. 11 vs. Detroit
- What is the per person ticket limit? There is a 2 ticket limit per person. A donation of 20 pounds of turkey or more is required to receive 2 tickets.
- Can you donate money in exchange for tickets? No monetary donations will be accepted in exchange for a voucher.
- How do I get my vouchers? Vouchers are exchanged for turkeys at the designated location in each participating Wegmans parking lot and at KeyBank Center or inside the store.
- What if I am having difficultly redeeming my vouchers online? Please visit the KeyBank Center box office or call 1-888-GO-SABRES for further assistance.
- Can I donate other items? Other non-perishable food items will be accepted as a donation but not in exchange for Sabres tickets.
- Who does the drive benefit? Turkeys will be donated equally to FeedMore WNY and the Buffalo City Mission.