Gómez invites Local Businesses to sponsor annual Hampden District Turkey Drive
As the holiday season approaches, State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield) is proud to announce the return of the Annual Hampden District Turkey Drive, a community-centered initiative that provides Thanksgiving meals to families facing food insecurity across Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke.
This year’s drive is once again made possible through the generosity of local sponsors and the fiscal partnership of Urban Impact Initiative Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization serving as the official conduit for donations.
Senator Gómez is calling on local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to join the effort by becoming sponsors of this year’s drive. With food insecurity still impacting many families, the Turkey Drive aims to distribute over 1,000 turkeys to ensure every household has the opportunity to enjoy a warm, traditional Thanksgiving meal.
“This drive is about more than just food – it’s about dignity, compassion, and community,” said Senator Gómez. “By bringing these events directly into our neighborhoods, we ensure that families can access what they need without barriers. With the continued support of Urban Impact Initiative Massachusetts and our generous sponsors, we can meet this moment – but we need more partners to step up and help us reach every family in need.”
Sponsorship Opportunities
Businesses and organizations can support the 2025 Turkey Drive in several impactful ways:
Monetary donations (processed through Urban Impact Initiative)
In-kind contributions such as food items, packaging, or transportation
Volunteer support at distribution sites
All donations are tax-deductible, and checks should be made payable to: Urban Impact Initiative Massachusetts. All sponsors will be recognized in press materials, social media, and at distribution events. Sponsorship levels and benefits are available upon request.
To become a sponsor or learn more, please contact Mari Jackson at lamari.jackson@masenate.gov.
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