Sen. Gómez Invites Businesses to Sponsor Hampden District Turkey Drive

SPRINGFIELD — As the holiday season approaches, state Sen. Adam Gómez announced 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.

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 more than 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,” Gómez said. “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.”

Businesses and organizations can support the 2025 Turkey Drive in multiple ways: monetary donations (processed through Urban Impact Initiative); in-kind contributions such as food items, packaging, or transportation; and 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, email Mari Jackson at [email protected].