The season of gratitude is rolling in, and Sashies is leaning all the way into it. November always brings that mix of crisp air, cozy layers and a reminder that community matters – and this year, we’re excited to host a trio of Thanksgiving happenings designed to give back and lift spirits.
Saratoga shows up for each other in quiet ways every day, but there’s something special about seeing people walk through our doors with bags of food to share. The Thanksgiving Food Drive is going strong, and the shelves are filling with canned and non-perishable goods that will make a very real difference for families right here in our community. You can drop off donations anytime during regular hours through Sunday, November 23 – a simple act that goes a long way toward keeping tables full and hearts warm.
Then comes that lovely moment of abundance: the Frozen Turkey Giveaway on Monday, November 24, from 5–7pm. No hoops, no requirements, no purchases – just free turkeys for anyone who needs one, first come, first serve. Sharing food has always been one of the purest ways to say “we’ve got you,” and we’re grateful to keep that tradition alive. As the caption on Instagram says, we’re serving turkey and tryptophan – serotonin, smiles, and a whole lot of holiday happiness. One turkey per household, 21+, and a whole lot of love.
And because Saratoga is full of surprises, we’re stacking on something new: the Fully Cooked Turkey Raffle, featuring a slow-smoked, impossibly juicy holiday turkey prepared by the iconic Dizzy Chicken Barbecue in Saratoga Springs. Yes… the same Dizzy Chicken that has people talking about smoked chicken like it’s a spiritual experience. This one’s all flavor, zero work. Enter in-store at Sashies, no purchase necessary. Winners will be announced on November 24, and pickup is on November 26 at Dizzy Chicken. It’s as easy as it sounds – and may the odds ever be in your favor.
Between the food drive, the giveaways and the big roasted-bird energy, the whole month feels like a reminder of how good it is when a community takes care of its own. If you’ve been wanting to give back or simply share in something uplifting, now’s the moment. Every can helps, every smile counts, and every turkey – frozen or slow-smoked to perfection – is one more way to make someone’s holiday brighter.
Thanksgiving at Sashies isn’t just an event. It’s a feeling. And you’re part of it.