Hold Up Roll Up’s 2nd Annual Turkey Drive

On Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, Hold Up Roll Up had the pleasure of hosting our 2nd Annual Turkey Drive. Over 100 turkeys, along with the non-perishable items and canned goods donated by our customers and staff during our November food drive were given out to the community outside of the dispensary between 12pm-3pm. We welcomed nearly 100 community members, each receiving a frozen turkey and a selection of non-perishables to bring home to their loved ones this holiday season.

At the time of the drive, Channel 13 News arrived, recognizing Hold Up Roll Up’s community efforts. We were featured on their, “The Greater Good” segment that aired at 6:30pm that evening. When reporters asked about our reason for giving back, our team members shared that following the recent government shutdown and SNAP closures – as a company deeply rooted and supported by the residents of Albany, NY – we must do our part and give to those of the city in need this Thanksgiving.

It is important that we uphold our mission statement, “Rooted in Community, Built on Legacy,” and sow into those who help our business run and operate every day. The impact of the recent SNAP closures was evident as the participants of the drive were heavily moved, and thankful of Hold Up Roll Up’s efforts to reach those looking at an unplentiful Thanksgiving.

We would like to thank everyone who assisted in spreading the word to make this year’s Turkey drive a success. Compared to last year’s drive, we distributed the same number of turkeys in a significantly less time. We’re committed to continuing events like this to show our appreciation for Albany and its residents, and to give back to the community that Hold Up Roll Up proudly calls home.