Holiday Toy And Food Drive Set For December 9

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will host their annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, December 9.

JUST ADDED: To help fight food insecurity in our area, the Patriots will also be collecting food donations for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County at the ballpark that day.

With their donation of toys and food items, fans will be able to enter to win one of 20 $20 gift cards from the newly opened Manhattan Bagel located one mile from the ballpark in Bridgewater.

The event will take place at the Team Store located near the main gate of the ballpark from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Fans are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to the ballpark to be donated to Central New Jersey Toys for Tots campaign to help bring holiday cheer to children in need this holiday season.

Patriots Manager Emeritus Sparky Lyle will greet fans, take pictures and sign autographs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Autographs are free with a donation of a toy.

Fans will be able to see Sparkee The Mascot, as well as sign up for the Somerset Sluggers Kids Club or book their child’s birthday party at the ballpark for the upcoming season.

The Team Store will feature holiday shopping opportunities to purchase team apparel, novelties and more.

About the Somerset Patriots

The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots were the 2022 Eastern League Champions and play their home games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ, where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is minor league baseball. To learn more, visit: somersetpatriots.com.