One Weekend. One Soccer Community. One Big Impact.
November 21–22, 2026 | Statewide Food Drive
This Thanksgiving season, the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) is partnering with the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) to bring our soccer community together for the First Annual Statewide Food Drive!
We are calling on every team, player, and family across our community to join us November 21–22 for a coordinated weekend of giving back to the communities we proudly represent.
Let's demonstrate the power of soccer to make a difference beyond the field.
How Your Team Can Participate
COLLECT: Ask every player and family to bring non-perishable food items to their game during the weekend of November 21–22.
CAPTURE: Gather your team together and take a photo proudly displaying all the non-perishable food items collected.
SHARE: Post your team photo on Instagram, tag @cjslsoccer and @enysoccer, and use #ENYSoccerGivesBack so we can celebrate your team's contribution!
DONATE: Arrange to drop off your team's collected food items at a local food pantry or community organization.
Need Help Finding a Local Food Pantry?
Clubs and teams can use the Food Bank For NYC Food Pantry Locator to quickly search for food pantries throughout New York City's five boroughs.
Food Bank For NYC – Find a Local Food Pantry
Simply find a location near your club or field and contact the pantry directly to coordinate a food donation drop-off.
We encourage clubs to call ahead to confirm donation hours and accepted items.
Building Community. Together.
Soccer is about more than wins and losses. It's about teamwork, leadership, compassion, and community.
Through this initiative, we have an opportunity to teach our young players the importance of giving back while making a meaningful impact in the neighborhoods where we live and play.
One team can make a difference. Together, our soccer community can make an even bigger impact.
Let's make the First Annual Food Drive a Thanksgiving tradition across Eastern New York!
CJSL x ENYYSA
Building Community. Together.
Tag: @cjslsoccer and @enysoccer
Hashtag: #ENYSoccerGivesBack
About Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA)
The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is the governing body for youth soccer throughout Eastern New York, supporting leagues, clubs, players, coaches, and referees. ENYYSA is committed to growing the game, promoting sportsmanship, and creating opportunities for young athletes to develop both on and off the field.
Website: www.enysoccer.com
About Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL)
Established in 1933, the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) is one of New York City's longstanding youth soccer leagues, serving clubs, teams, and families throughout the five boroughs and surrounding communities. CJSL is dedicated to providing competitive soccer opportunities while promoting player development, sportsmanship, respect, and community involvement.
More Than a League. Since 1933.
Website: www.cjslsoccer.com
