MetsGiving Food Drive: November 19, 2024
Time:
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Collection Point:
- Citi Field, Mets Team Store
Parking: Lots B & D
The Mets are hosting their annual MetsGiving Food Drive to benefit Food Bank for New York City on Tuesday, November 19 from 10:00am-6:00pm at the Mets Team Store. Food Bank for New York City aims to empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. They work with 800+ soup kitchens, food pantries, and campus partners to provide immediate and reliable access to food and nutrition education.
Fans donating at least 10 non-perishable items will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select Monday – Thursday Mets home game in 2025. Fans will be limited to one ticket voucher. The Mets Team Store will also be offering a 20% discount to those who donate.
All types of canned and packaged goods are welcome, but no glass containers or perishable foods please. The most needed foods are:
- Canned Vegetables (low sodium preferred)
- Tomato Sauce
- Vegetable Soups (low sodium preferred)
- Broth (low sodium preferred)
- Canned fruits (in juice or light syrup)
- Dried fruits
- 100% fruit juices
- Beans- canned or dry
- Peanut Butter
- Nuts
- Canned Meat (chicken, beef, ham)
- Canned Fish (tuna, salmon, sardines)
- Canned stews (chicken or beef)
- Rice (white, brown, flavored)
- Pasta/noodles
- Cold Cereal
- Hot cereal (grits, oatmeal, farina)
- Flour/Cornmeal/Baking Mixes
- Whole Grain Crackers
- Couscous
- Dry Milk packets
- Shelf stable milk
- Soy/Almond/Rice Milk
- Nutrition Beverages (Boost, Ensure, Carnation Instant Breakfast)
- Granola Bars
Free parking for the Food Drive will be available in Lots B and D. Due to offseason construction, there will be no vehicle access on Seaver Way. Fans can access Lots B and D through Gate 8 at Shea Road and Boat Basin Place.
The Mets Team Store is located on the first base side of Citi Field, between the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and the Hodges Entrance.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you for participating in the MetsGiving Food Drive!
Fans who donated received a redeemable voucher for two (2) tickets to a select 2025 Mets home game.
Tickets can be redeemed by clicking the button nelow. Tickets are available for select 2025 games and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Let's Go Mets!