My First MGK Turkey Drop As The Morning Host Was A Success
Yesterday was another WMGK Annual Turkey Drop for the books! Every year I look forward to this day to see just how far we can push our limits as far…
Yesterday was another WMGK Annual Turkey Drop for the books!
Every year I look forward to this day to see just how far we can push our limits as far as donations go and if we can continue to top our previous numbers.
It’ll take a couple of days before we find out the total number of donations, but I have high hopes that we will have the highest total numbers yet!
I want to send a huge thank you to every single one of you who took the time to donate – whether that be a turkey, a coupon for a turkey, or a good old-fashioned cash donation, none of it would have been possible without your generosity.
No matter the size of the donation, every little bit counts toward our final numbers and helping provide meals to the less fortunate during this holiday season.
So thank you all, and just know that it is not lost on us – the entire MGK staff appreciates your kindness, and I am sure those who are the recipients of the donations will be extremely grateful as well.
Beyond all the generous people of the Delaware Valley who donated to the WMGK Annual Turkey Drop 2023, I want to send some shoutouts to all the people behind the scenes who made it a success.
That starts with our amazing promotions director at the station, Kara Lester! She did a fantastic job coordinating the many moving parts of the WMGK Annual Turkey Drop.
Of course, it wouldn’t have been possible without all the kind people involved with the Kimmel Center for allowing us to do our broadcast for The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti on site!
Next, I want to thank City Team Philadelphia for facilitating the donations and making sure many, many people in need during this holiday season get the Thanksgiving meal they deserve this year.
Finally, last but certainly not least, all of our amazing guests and sponsors who stopped by the broadcast or donated to the cause! Without you, the event would not be nearly as successful, so thank you!
I can’t wait to get the final numbers, and I can’t wait to do it all over again next year with the WMGK Annual Turkey Drops 2024!
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MGK Turkey Drop 2023: List of ACME Locations
MGK Turkey Drop 2023 will take place the morning of Tuesday, November 21st, and all listeners can visit one of 12 ACME locations to make donations.
102.9 WMGK partners with ACME, CityTeam Philadelphia, and Dietz & Watson to collect donations of frozen turkeys, cash, checks, and “free turkey” coupons to give to families who are less fortunate before the Thanksgiving holiday.
A Memorable Tradition
The Kimmel Center will be our primary location. The Matt Cord Show with Steve Vassalotti will also broadcast live from 6am-10am, encouraging people to stop and make their donations.
The rest of the MGK air staff will be at various locations to help with the collections and thank our amazing listeners for their generosity. The event has created the perfect sense of community and hospitality in the days leading up to Thanksgiving in past years.
Listen to The Matt Cord Show with Steve Vassalotti Weekdays from 6am-10am on 102.9 WMGK.
The donation link for MGK Turkey Drop will be available soon in the weeks leading up to the collection. Check the main event page in the weeks leading up to the 21st, two days before Thanksgiving, for more updates.
Checks should be made to: CityTeam Philadelphia. No food other than turkeys will be part of the accepted donations.
The ACME locations are scattered all throughout the tri-state area. There are three locations in South Jersey, two in the city of Philadelphia, and seven in the PA suburbs.
Each store will open at 7am on the morning of the 21st, and MGK will collect donations until 12pm. Choose one of the 12 locations closest to you. Everyone at 102.9 WMGK hopes to see you on the 21st for one of the best community traditions leading up the Thanksgiving holiday.
MGK Turkey Drop 2023: List of 12 ACME Locations
Kimmel Center
300 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
The Matt Cord Show with Steve Vassalotti will broadcast live from the Kimmel Center from 6am-10am.
South Philly
29 Snyder Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
The ACME on Snyder Ave. in South Philly has been one of MGK's most popular locations for Turkey Drop for the past few years.
Red Lion
920 Red Lion Road
Philadephia, PA 19115
The Red Lion ACME is located in Northeast Philly right off Academy Road.
Havertown
1305 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
Our Delco listeners have a convenient location in Manoa Shopping Center in Havertown.
Feasterville
105 East Street Road
Feasterville, PA 19053
Any listeners in Northeast Philly who can't make it to the Red Lion location have another option just a few miles outside the city in Feasterville.
Audubon (NJ)
100 Black Horse Pike
Audubon, NJ 08106
The ACME in Audubon is one of three locations in South Jersey participating in MGK Turkey Drop in 2023.
Trooper
2761 W Ridge Pike
Norristown, PA 19403
The Trooper ACME is located in the heart of Montgomery County in Norristown.
East Norriton
25 E Germantown Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
The ACME in East Norriton is conveniently located off Route 202.
Voorhees (NJ)
700 Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
The ACME in Vorhees is one of three locations in South Jersey participating in MGK Turkey Drop in 2023.
Clifton Heights
5300 Baltimore Pike
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
Clifton Heights is another convenient location for our listeners in Delco.
Flourtown
1640 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
Flourtown provides Montgomery County listeners with another dropoff option.
Thorndale
3951 Lincoln Highway
Downingtown, PA 19335
If you're an MGK listener in Chester County, stop by the Thorndale ACME to make your donation.
Woodbury (NJ)
631 Mantua Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
The ACME in Woodbury is one of three locations in South Jersey participating in MGK Turkey Drop in 2023.
