20+ Ways to Get a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner in 2025

There are so many ways to get a free Thanksgiving dinner near you! Whether you’re looking for groceries so that you can make a delicious meal at home or a hot meal from a local restaurant, we’ve scoured the internet to find all of the options available to you.

At Low Income Relief, we’ve been helping low income families across America save money and enjoy the holidays for more than 10 years. We’re excited to bring you this list of free Thanksgiving dinner resources, which we update every year for accuracy.

Top Free Thanksgiving Dinner Offers

If you’d like to prepare your own Thanksgiving feast but your grocery budget is stretched thin, don’t worry — there are several programs that can help. From national cashback offers to community food boxes, these resources make it easier to gather all the turkey, sides, and fixings you need for a warm holiday meal at home.

Ibotta’s FREE Offers

Ibotta is bringing back its Thanksgiving on Us program for 2025. It helps families enjoy a full holiday meal without spending extra money. You can get 100% cash back on classic Thanksgiving foods like turkey, gravy, potatoes, pie, and more when you shop with the Ibotta app.

If you’re new to Ibotta, download the app and add the Thanksgiving offers to Your List before you shop. Buy the items, then submit your receipt or link your store account to get your cash back. New users can earn over $22 in rewards when they claim all the items.

If you already use Ibotta, you can refer a friend to unlock the free turkey offer. The offer opens after your friend signs up and submits their first receipt. Ibotta will also add new free side dish offers every Monday in November, so check the app each week for updates.

Thanksgiving Heroes

Thanksgiving Heroes is a nationwide organization that provides free Thanksgiving dinners to families around the United States. Their meals include a turkey with a pan, potatoes, gravy mix, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls, olives, pumpkin pie, a veggie tray and the ingredients for green bean casserole. There’s enough there to feed five people.

In 2025, you may be able to receive a holiday meal from Thanksgiving Heroes in the following cities:

• Cleveland, Ohio
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Dallas, Texas

You’ll need to visit the Thanksgiving Heroes website and contact your local chapter for assistance. The email addresses for each chapter are at the bottom of the page.

Lerner & Rowe Attorneys

Every year, the injury attorneys at Lerner & Rowe host a generous Thanksgiving giveaway. They often do this for school supplies and other events as well. Here’s a list of their upcoming 2025 events:

• Nov 7: Albuquerque, New Mexico (1,000 meals available)
• Nov 9: Las Vegas, Nevada (750 meals available)
• Nov 12: Tucson, Arizona (800 meals available)
• Nov 16: Phoenix, Arizona (800 meals available)
• Nov 18: Merrillville, Indiana (750 meals available)
• Nov 19: Bullhead City, Arizona (500 meals available)
• Nov 20: Yuma, Arizona (1,000 meals available)

Operation Turkey

Operation Turkey is a nationwide movement that organizes volunteers to provide Thanksgiving meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Their goal is to distribute food, clothing and other relief on Thanksgiving Day. In 2025, Operation Turkey is delivering free Thanksgiving meals in the following areas:

• Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Chester County, Delaware County)
• New Jersey (Marlton, Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson)
• North Carolina (Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh)
• Texas (Austin, Bastrop, Cedar Park, Dallas, Elgin, Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen, Round Rock, San Antonio, San Marcos)

To get help from this organization, you just need to click Request a Meal on their website. You’ll need to select a location and how many plates you need. Each plate includes turkey, stuffing, vegetables, pie and a drink.

Other Ways to Get Help

There are many other organizations that may be able to assist you as well, but their services vary depending on how your local branch chooses to handle things. We can’t promise that the providers in this section will be able to help you, but we know that they do offer free Thanksgiving dinners in many areas.

Food Banks: Many food banks offer special Thanksgiving boxes filled with turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings. Supplies go fast and sometimes this is limited to existing clients, so contact your local food pantry early to reserve a holiday meal.

Boys & Girls Clubs: Many local Boys & Girls Clubs host Thanksgiving meal events or distribute grocery boxes for families in their communities. Some clubs partner with restaurants, grocery stores, or volunteers to serve holiday dinners in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Contact your nearest club to find out what’s happening in your area — you can search by ZIP code at bgca.org.

Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities often provides free Thanksgiving food baskets with turkey and traditional sides to anyone in need — you don’t have to be Catholic to qualify. Most locations require advance registration. You can find your local Catholic Charities office by using the Find Help tool on their website. 

Churches & Charities: Many local churches and community charities prepare and deliver free Thanksgiving meals to families, seniors, and anyone in need. Availability varies by area, so check with nearby congregations, shelters, or call 211 to find programs serving your community.

Community Meals: Some communities coordinate dinners where everyone is welcome to enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal together. Most ask guests to register early so they can plan enough food and seating. Call 211 to find options in your area.

Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious Thanksgiving meals to seniors and homebound individuals who can’t cook or travel. Local programs may provide a hot holiday meal or a prepackaged one that just needs reheating — contact your nearest chapter or check their website to see what’s available this year.

Salvation Army: The Salvation Army serves free hot Thanksgiving dinners at many locations across the country. Some branches also provide take-home food boxes — call ahead to confirm what’s available near you. You can find your local Salvation Army chapter using their Location Search tool.

Senior Centers: Many senior centers host free Thanksgiving luncheons or deliver meals to older adults who can’t travel. Contact your local center or Area Agency on Aging for schedules and sign-ups.

St. Vincent de Paul: Local St. Vincent de Paul chapters often distribute free Thanksgiving meal boxes or grocery gift cards. Availability and contents vary by region, so check with your nearest chapter for details. You can find your local Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter by using their location navigator.

TeamSTEP USA: Supports active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and their families with free Thanksgiving grocery and meal kit distributions. Events are held with local military partners, and registration is required as supplies are limited. For 2025, distributions are available in San Diego, CA, and Washington State — visit their website for details.

Restaurants: It’s true! Some restaurants offer free Thanksgiving meals for individuals and families in need, often as takeout or limited dine-in options. We’ll list any confirmed restaurant giveaways in the local section of this guide as those announcements become available.

YMCA: Many YMCA branches across the United States host free community Thanksgiving dinners, meal box distributions, or holiday food drives for families and individuals in need. Programs vary by location — some require advance registration or RSVP, while others are open to walk-ins. To find events near you, check your local branch’s website or visit ymca.org and search your ZIP code for upcoming Thanksgiving week activities.

Community Events & Giveaways: Businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers host free Thanksgiving meal giveaways and drive-thru events in cities nationwide. Watch your local news, Facebook groups, or Nextdoor for upcoming dates and locations.

Remember, we are going to list all the local giveaways we’ve been able to confirm in the local section below. Check that out first – and you still can’t find any options in your area, remember that many grocery stores also offer free turkeys or deep discounts when you meet certain spending thresholds in their store.

Free Thanksgiving Dinners Near You

Here is a quick roundup of some additional free Thanksgiving meal events we’ve found in 2025:

Alabama

Engaging Our Community Outreach in Aliceville, AL will host a free Thanksgiving meal on Friday, November 15, 2025, at Aliceville City Park. The event is open to the community and will serve turkey and traditional sides on a first-come, first-served basis — organized by local volunteers ahead of the holiday season. Learn more.

Alaska

The Thanksgiving Blessing program unites faith-based and community organizations across Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley to help local families celebrate the holiday. Families in need can visit a nearby distribution site to receive a frozen turkey and groceries for a full Thanksgiving meal, though available items may vary by location. Learn more.

Arizona

Gospel Rescue Mission in Tucson will host its annual “Blessings To Go” Thanksgiving event on November 27. Guests can enjoy a free holiday brunch to go, along with a box of essentials and fun activities for kids. The event is open to everyone in the community.

Arkansas

The CARE Community Center will host its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Southside Church of Christ, 919 S Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR 72758. The event is free and open to everyone, offering a warm, welcoming space for community members to share a traditional holiday meal together. Learn more.

California

Thanksgiving for Paso Robles will host a free community dinner on November 27 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Centennial Park Activity Center. Dine-in, to-go, and home delivery options are available for anyone in need.

The Morro Bay Community Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on November 27, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Morro Bay Community Center (1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This year’s event—hosted by the Morro Bay Lions Club—is offered drive-up or walk-up only (no sit-down seating). Home delivery is available by prior request; call 805-772-4421 for details.

Colorado

The Alpine Chapel in Telluride is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal pickup on November 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Telluride High School. Meals are available to anyone, and guests can sign up online by November 19.

The Denver Rescue Mission hosts one of Colorado’s largest Thanksgiving celebrations, serving free hot meals to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or hardship. Its annual Thanksgiving Banquet-in-a-Box program also distributes thousands of turkeys and meal kits to low-income households across the Denver area. Registration is required for meal box pickup, while community dinners are open to everyone.

Connecticut

The Griswold Senior Center Thanksgiving Meal Program, in partnership with the American Legion, provides free home-delivered hot Thanksgiving meals for local seniors and community lunches for those able to attend in person. The program supports homebound and older adults in the Griswold area. Registration is required—call 860-376-2604 to sign up.

Delaware

The Food Bank of Delaware Thanksgiving Food Drive runs each fall, collecting and distributing thousands of turkeys and holiday food items to families statewide. The 2025 drive began in early November to support households facing higher food costs. Delaware residents can contact local partner pantries for turkey and meal distributions, with pickup times varying by location.

Florida

The Community Coordinated Care for Children Thanksgiving Meal Giveaways provide free turkeys and Thanksgiving meal kits to residents in need across Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Events feature drive-through distributions of frozen turkeys and side items, as well as mobile food pantries offering holiday groceries for local families.

Georgia

The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia Thanksgiving Community Meal will serve about 1,500 nourishing meals on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025. The event provides hot holiday meals to neighbors in need, with dine-in service and delivery options available.

Hawaii

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Thanksgiving Meal Program hosts one of Hawaii’s largest free Thanksgiving celebrations. On November 27, 2025, a community meal will be served at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena in Honolulu, with doors opening at 11 a.m. The Salvation Army also organizes holiday meal events on Maui, Hawai‘i Island, and Kaua‘i, offering a mix of sit-down, grab-and-go, and delivery options for local residents.

Idaho

The St. Vincent de Paul chapter in Boise, Idaho, has provided free Thanksgiving dinner boxes to the community for more than 47 years! These boxes include a free 10 pound turkey, 10 pounds of potatoes, a roasting pan and all the trimmings required to provide a festive meal for up to six people.

The Boise Rescue Mission Ministries Great Thanksgiving Banquet will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vineyard Boise Christian Fellowship, 4950 N Bradley St., Garden City (Boise area). Guests are invited to a free hot sit-down Thanksgiving meal and may also take home meal boxes after the event. Advance registration is required and closes on Sunday, November 23.

Illinois

Mr. Thanksgiving is returning this year! The tradition has been going on for over 50 years. You can receive your meal on Thanksgiving day between 4pm and 7pm at Mercado on Fifth.

MLK Center expects to distribute up to 7,000 meals. You can either pick up your meal or dine-in. Pickup will take place the weekend before Thanksgiving. The dine-in event will take place on Sunday November 23.

The Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago delivers complete Thanksgiving dinners to families in need across suburbs like Streamwood, Bartlett, Palatine, and Elgin. Each package includes a full holiday meal for home delivery or pickup. The 2025 event takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving, with volunteers assembling and delivering meals to local households.

Indiana

Westfield Washington Schools is inviting all families to a free Thanksgiving dinner on November 25th. The meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, a roll and pumpkin pie. It’s open to everyone.

The LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 31 N 7th Street, Downtown Lafayette. The event is free, open to everyone, and made possible by volunteers and community donations.

Iowa

TMBC will start accepting reservations on November 11th on a first come, first-served basis with only 100 meals available. You can call (563) 888-5436 to register.

The Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Dubuque continues a local tradition begun in 1962, serving a free Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need of food or companionship. More than 1,400 meals will be served or delivered by volunteers to residents across the area, including homebound seniors, veterans, and families. Dine-in and delivery options are available, with meal coordination through local nonprofits, churches, and community partners.

Kansas

The Central Community Church Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (or until supplies last) at the church located at 6100 W. Maple St., Wichita, KS. Each car in the drive-through line will receive a frozen turkey and a grocery bag of traditional Thanksgiving fixings (serving 4-6 people). No registration is required; distribution is one bag per car.

Kentucky

The God’s Pantry Sharing Thanksgiving program provides full Thanksgiving meal boxes—including a turkey, potatoes, and traditional sides—to families in need across central and eastern Kentucky. The 2025 campaign will reach about 7,500 families, with distributions in communities such as Lexington, London, Morehead, and Prestonsburg.

Louisiana

Thanksgiving Dinner & Turkey Giveaway – REACH Community will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Mandeville (3699 Hwy 59, Mandeville, LA 70471). The event features a free Thanksgiving meal for the community plus a turkey to take home — open to everyone.

Maine

The Scarborough Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wentworth School Cafeteria (20 Quentin Dr, Scarborough, ME). The free sit-down meal is open to anyone and serves traditional Thanksgiving fare including roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pie.

Maryland

The Pure World Bible Church in Princess Anne is hosting a free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th between 5pm and 7pm. You can choose to dine in or carry out your meal.

Massachusetts

The United Parish in Brookline Community Thanksgiving Dinner welcomes everyone to a free sit-down meal on Thanksgiving Day at 1:00 p.m. at United Parish in Brookline. The long-running event serves a full holiday meal to about 200 guests each year and offers a warm, inclusive space for all.

Father Bill’s & MainSpring hosts free community Thanksgiving meals at its Quincy and Brockton locations, serving individuals and families in need. Meals are available on Thanksgiving Day, with dine-in service and deliveries provided through partner sites.

Michigan

An annual free Thanksgiving dinner is provided by Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan,. They sometimes offer free coats and other essentials as well.

The holiday meal offered by Midland’s Open Door in Midland, Michigan will be served on Thanksgiving Day at 6:00 p.m. at 412 W. Buttles St., Midland, MI. The organization provides free Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners for anyone in the community, and no reservation is required.

Minnesota

The White Bear Area Food Shelf “Give a Gobble” Thanksgiving Meal Kit Distribution annual program provides turkeys and all the fixings needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast. The 2025 distribution is scheduled for Monday, November 24 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Tuesday, November 25 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), via pre-registration. After that, there will be an open pickup window for any unclaimed kits.

Mississippi

The free Thanksgiving lunch hosted by Skyline Church of Christ will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2865 Hwy 178 E, Tupelo, MS. The event is open to the community and offers a hot meal; no reservation required according to the listing.

Missouri

The Brass Rail in OFallon, Missouri, will also provide free Thanksgiving dinner deliveries to those who need it. You can register online starting November 1. Do not call the restaurant because they do not accept requests over the phone. You will need to request your meal as soon as possible because supplies are limited.

Montana

The Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 130 South 2nd St., Livingston, MT. Guests can dine in, pick up meals to go, or call 406-223-4951 for home delivery.

The free Thanksgiving community meal hosted by Bozeman Real Estate Group will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bourbon, 517 W Aspen St., Bozeman, MT 59715. The event is open to all; no reservation required.

Nebraska

The Holiday Food Baskets program by United Way of Western Nebraska in Box Butte County provides full holiday baskets (including Thanksgiving meal items) to eligible low-income households. The 2025 distribution is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, with delivery between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to households meeting income-eligibility guidelines.

Nevada

The HELP of Southern Nevada Holiday Programs provide Thanksgiving assistance to the first 900 households that register in person. Eligible families receive a frozen turkey and groceries to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Registration takes place on November 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., and the turkey distribution day is Monday, November 24, 2025. Assistance is limited and based on donations.

New Hampshire

The Harbor Care Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Harbor Care Health & Wellness Center, 45 High Street, Nashua. The free event is open to everyone in the local community.

New Jersey

Bar A in Lake Como is offering a free Thanksgiving buffet during the football games on November 23th.

The Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Grace Lutheran Church (300 Roseberry St, Phillipsburg) will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The event is open to all community members seeking food, fellowship, or a family atmosphere.

New Mexico

The Thanksgiving Community Meal offered by Steelbridge in Albuquerque, New Mexico will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Steelbridge Resource Center, 2021 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The event provides free warm meals, hygiene items, clothing, and food boxes for families in need, and no reservation is required.

The annual Thanksgiving Feasts offered by Joy Junction in Albuquerque, New Mexico will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Convention Center, with a second Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at 4500 2nd St SW. The event is free and open to anyone in need.

The Thanksgiving Feast of Hope offered by La Mesa Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at 7401 Copper Ave NE. The event serves up to 1,300 meals, includes take-out boxes and deliveries to shelters.

New York

The Harlem Grown Thanksgiving Drive will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their 134 W 134th St Farm in Harlem (New York, NY 10030). The event offers free meal kits—including a frozen turkey, traditional Thanksgiving sides, and fresh produce—to community members in need.

North Carolina

The Durham Rescue Mission 51st Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner will take place on November 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mission’s campus (1201 E. Main St., Durham). The event is free and open to everyone, offering a hot turkey meal with all the trimmings and a bag of groceries for each family to take home.

North Dakota

The free community Thanksgiving meal offered by The Salvation Army will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at 601 S Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58504. The event is open to everyone and no reservation is required.

Ohio

In Lima, a free meal will be served on Thanksgiving Day between 10:30am and 1pm. It will be served at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center. The event will also offer groceries, hygiene products and to-go meals.

Oklahoma

The Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served on Thanksgiving Day at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Broncho Room in Edmond. The sit-down meal runs approximately 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is free and open to everyone, and is served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Oregon

The PROPER Thanksgiving Feast-ival in Portland is a free, community-wide meal open to everyone. Long-running and inclusive, it welcomes guests on Thanksgiving Day with a sit-down meal and fellowship.

Pennsylvania

The Good Hope and Zion Lutheran Churches in Oil City, Pennsylvania, also deliver free Thanksgiving meals to those who need them. If you are elderly or homebound in their community, you can request help from them.

South Carolina

Miracle Hill in Greenville is hosting it’s annual Turkey Fry. They will be cooking around 600 turkeys for this event. It takes place on November 25.

Gratefull GVL will host an annual free meal on November 25 from 11:30 am to 1pm at the Main Street Bridge. The food is provided and served by local restaurants.

South Dakota

The Feeding South Dakota Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway distributes around 6,000 complete Thanksgiving meals at 27 sites across the state, offering turkeys and all the ingredients needed for a full holiday dinner.

Tennessee

The Westwood Church of Christ Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 511 Morrison St., McMinnville, TN 37110. The event is free and open to everyone, offering a hot holiday meal in a welcoming community setting. Guests are asked to RSVP by calling 931-473-8434.

Texas

The annual “A Day of Gratitude of Giving” community dinner in El Cenizo, Texas will take place on November 25 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at 3519 Montes. The free meal, now in its 21st year, is open to families in the community and is hosted by Raul Reyes.

The Parkland Community Health Plan Holiday Meals & Food Resources Guide highlights free Thanksgiving and holiday meal programs across Texas for 2025. The guide includes information on community dinners, turkey giveaways, and local food distributions in partnership with area nonprofits and food banks, helping families access nutritious meals during the holiday season.

Utah

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner – Red Rock Canyon School will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 747 E. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT. The event is free and open to everyone, offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal in a community-friendly setting.

Vermont

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Vermont Law & Graduate School) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Chase Community Center (164 Chelsea St., South Royalton). Dine-in and home delivery are available for nearby towns. For meals or delivery, contact Courtney Potter at 802-831-1238 or Carol Greene at 802-291-3750.

Virginia

The Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner – New Life Outreach Church will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1005 Turner Road, Richmond, VA 23225. The event is open to everyone, offering a full Thanksgiving meal with turkey, sides, and dessert in a warm community atmosphere. Guests must reserve their spot in advance through the link.

Washington

The Apple Cup Cafe in Chelan will provide a free Thanksgiving dinner. The meal will be served between 11am and 2pm at the Lake Chelan Community Center. If you need your meal delivered, you will need to call ahead of time.

The annual Holiday Helpings program offered by Bread for the City in Washington, DC will take place from November 3–25, 2025, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at their Northwest and Southeast pantry locations. The event provides free Thanksgiving meal kits with turkey or chicken and sides to DC residents with valid ID.

The Community Harvest Dinner hosted by Martha’s Table in Washington, DC will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1600 Morris Rd SE. The event offers a free sit-down Thanksgiving-style meal for individuals and families in the community. Guests must reserve their spot through the organization’s website.

West Virginia

The First Baptist Church Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal in Petersburg will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 112 Virginia Avenue. The event offers dine-in, carry-out and delivery meal options for local individuals and families. For additional information or to arrange delivery, call 304-257-4587.

Wisconsin

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Madison will host a free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Madison campus (corner of Whitney & Raymond Road). The event is open to everyone, and no registration is required.

Wyoming

The Free Thanksgiving Dinner – Moose Lodge will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 120 N 2nd St., Douglas, WY 82633. The event is free and open to all, with dine-in and delivery options available. For more information or to be added to the delivery list, contact Kate at 351-8817 or Terry at 351-1187.

Summary

Whether you’re looking for groceries, hot meals, or delivered restaurant deliciousness, we’ve found many ways that you can get a free Thanksgiving dinner in 2025! These meal programs often require you to register in advance so don’t delay; request your free meal today!