The Mets will host their annual Food Drive presented by Hain Celestial benefitting The River Fund NY Thursday, November 2 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Mets Team Store at Citi Field. The River Fund NY is a hunger-relief organization based in Richmond Hill, Queens.
Fans donating at least 10 non-perishable items will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to select Mets home games in April or May 2018 (excluding Opening Day). Fans will be limited to one ticket voucher. All types of canned and packaged goods are welcome, but no glass containers or perishable foods.
Among the items most needed are: milk (powdered, evaporated, boxed), all types of pasta (packaged), rice, ramen noodles, canned vegetables, canned fruit, mac and cheese (packaged), oatmeal, hot and cold cereal (packaged, family-sized), boxed grits, tuna, and powdered mashed potatoes.
The food drive is Thursday, November 2 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Mr. Met will appear between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mets personnel will be collecting food in the Mets Team Store at Citi Field. Further details can be found at mets.com/FoodDrive.
Free parking will be provided in Lot G off 126th Street
