The 113th Thanksgiving Day game between Portland and Deering high schools will take place at Memorial Field at Deering High School on Thursday, November 27, with a 10;00 am kickoff.  The community is encouraged to come out to support our students and — new this year — to also bring a food donation for the Preble Street Food Pantry.  Not only will that help local hungry families, but ticket prices will be reduced to $1. for each fan donating a food item.

The Portland Public Schools looks forward to seeing the Portland community come out to celebrate this tradition and cheer on our students while enjoying the game.  Game day tickets are $5. for general admission, $3 for seniors and veterans  and free for PPS students with an ID/Metro Pass.  The district requires that middle school students be accompanied by an adult or parent/guardian for all athletic events.

The game is an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former classsmates and friends, while working up an appetite for the Thanksgiving meal.  Also, new this year, fans are encouraged to bring a food donation for the Preble Street Food Pantry, which will be collected at the event.  Not only will that help local hungry families, but ticket prices will be just $1. for each fan who donates a food item for the pantry.

The Preble Street Food Pantry located inside the Preble Street Food Security Hub, plays a key role in combating food insecurity in our community, provding approximately 20,000 – 30,000 nourishing meals to hundreds of famiies and individuals each month.  Most needed food items are: jelly, hearty soups and stews, “Fun” cereal and oatmeal; pasta saue, peanut butter, hot chocolate packets; protein shakes such as Ensure; granola and breakfast bars; canned fish and meat, snack items; rice; pasta; juice; cheese; chocolates; ground coffee; baked beans and black beans (in cans), pancake mixes, condiments; and pickles.

Three very prestigious awards will be presented after the game.