Metsgiving bigger, more rewarding in second year

The Speaker of the New York City Council Melissa Mark-Viverito, Gristedes and Mets staff teamed up to provide 500 turkeys to those in needNEW YORK -- From door to door members of the Mets' front office went, distributing full Thanksgiving meals. They stopped in, had conversations. This was the second annual Metsgiving event, and team employees fanned throughout all five boroughs, providing turkeys and meals to families who would otherwise go without.

"Unfortunately, there are no shortage of people in New York who are hungry or don't know where their next meal is coming from," Mets senior director of communications and community outreach Danielle Parillo said. "It's a great opportunity for us…