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My First MGK Turkey Drop As The Morning Host Was A Success

Author Matty Cord

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

    Kimmel Cultural Campus

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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 Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    1305 West Chester Pike
    Havertown, PA 19083

    Our Delco listeners have a convenient location in Manoa Shopping Center in Havertown.

  • Feasterville

    105 E Street Rd, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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, Conshohocken, PA 19428

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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, Norristown, PA 19401

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    25 E Germantown Pike
    East Norriton, PA 19401

    The ACME in East Norriton is conveniently located off Route 202.

  • Voorhees (NJ)

    700 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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

    ACME Markets

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    1640 Bethlehem Pike
    Flourtown, PA 19031

    Flourtown provides Montgomery County listeners with another dropoff option.

  • Thorndale

    3951 Lincoln Hwy

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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

    Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

    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.

Matt Cord is the host of the Matt Cord Show. He is a lover of all Philly Sports and has been the voice of the Sixers for 27 years and NBA2K for the past 4 years. As a cyclist enthusiast, Matt writes about his adventures all throughout the city.

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