Through five events over the holiday season, the Amazin’ Mets Foundation will team up with over 25 partners with the hopes to impact thousands of community members across all five boroughs.
FLUSHING, N.Y., November 6, 2025 – The New York Mets, in partnership with the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, will once again host their annual MetsGiving initiatives, a series of programs in November and December that focus on helping the community during the holiday season. The events include food and coat drives, a turkey giveaway, a holiday dinner for families in need and a holiday party for kids. There will be appearances by Mets players, mascots, front office staff and corporate partners, all working together to give back and help those underserved in the community.
Thursday, November 13 – Food Drive
Mets Team Store at Citi Field – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Mets, in partnership with the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, are hosting their annual Food Drive in the Mets Team Store at Citi Field on Thursday, November 13 to benefit City Harvest. Fans are encouraged to bring all types of canned and packaged goods (no glass containers or perishable foods). The event will feature a special appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Met. Fans who donate at least 10 non-perishable items will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select Monday – Thursday Mets home game in 2026. Fans will be limited to one ticket voucher. Fans who donate will also receive an exclusive 20% discount at the Team Store. Some exclusions may apply.
Free parking for the Food Drive will be available in Lot G, which can be accessed through Gate 1 on Seaver Way. The Mets Team Store is located on the first base side of Citi Field, between the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and the Hodges Entrance. For more information and a list of most needed food items, visit Mets.com/FoodDrive.
Friday, November 21 – Turkey Giveaway
On November 21, the Amazin’ Mets Foundation will conduct their 11th annual Turkey Giveaway, presented by Stop & Shop with help from your local Toyota dealers. They will be distributing more than 8,700 turkeys to those in need before Thanksgiving. The Foundation will partner with a network of 25 community partners across New York City for the distribution. In-person distributions will take place across all five boroughs, featuring partnerships with Queensborough Community College in Queens (open to current Queensborough Community College students only. Student ID required and checked prior to pickup), which will also receive Thanksgiving staples donated by Stop & Shop, West Side Campaign Against Hunger in Manhattan, New York Common Pantry in the Bronx, Project Hospitality in Staten Island, and City Harvest in Brooklyn.
Wednesday, December 10 – Coat Drive
Mets Team Store at Citi Field – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is teaming up with New York Cares for the 19th annual Coat Drive, presented by your local Toyota dealers, on December 10 in the Mets Team Store at Citi Field. Mets personnel, along with New York Cares will collect donations to keep those in need warm during the cold winter months in New York. The event will feature a special appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Met. Fans bringing a new or gently used winter coat will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select Monday – Thursday Mets home game in 2026. Fans will be limited to one ticket voucher. Fans who donate will also receive an exclusive 20% discount at the Team Store. Some exclusions may apply.
Free parking for the Coat Drive will be available in Lot G, which can be accessed through Gate 1 on Seaver Way. The Mets Team Store is located on the first base side of Citi Field, between the Jackie Robinson Rotunda and the Hodges Entrance. Further details can be found at Mets.com/CoatDrive.
Tuesday, December 16 – Amazin’ Mets Foundation Holiday Dinner
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation and Delta Air Lines are teaming up with Sunnyside Community Services to host the annual Holiday Dinner, providing a special holiday meal for local families and gifting experience for children. Mets personnel and Delta employees will help serve the meal and bring holiday cheer to those in need.
Thursday, December 18 – Kids Holiday Party
Heineken Diamond Lounge at Citi Field – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Mets, in partnership with the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, will host more than 150 students from Queens elementary schools for the annual Kids Holiday Party at Citi Field on December 18. Students from local schools will enjoy games, lunch and participate in holiday crafts, while also receiving gifts and a special visit from Santa. Amazin’ Mets Foundation grantee Operation Warm will provide each child with a brand-new winter coat.