The holiday season is of course loved for its beautiful tree lightings, ice skating rinks and holiday markets, but what makes the season extra special, is all the opportunities to give back to the community. This Thanksgiving, tons of NYC organizations are looking out for their neighbors by providing free, hot Thanksgiving meals to those in need.
Coney Island Light House Mission Turkey Giveaway
The annual tradition will go on this year as the Coney Island Light House Mission will be giving away full Thanksgiving dinners with potatoes, kale, collard greens and more. It will be on a first come, first served basis.
📅 Tuesday, November 26th; 4pm
📍 114 Mermaid Ave, Brooklyn
God’s Love We Deliver Thanksgiving Celebration
The food distribution organization feeding those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses is preparing 18,000 free Thanksgiving meals (complete with roast turkey and gravy, sweet potato mash, veggies, and more) to give out to those too sick to cook for themselves. Volunteer drivers will be delivering those free meals to clients at their households. Learn how to get involved on their website.
📅 Thursday, November 28th
📍 Delivery to client households
Kings Theatre Community Luncheon
Students from the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism at Erasmus High School will prepare free hot meals for Flatbush community attendees at this year’s luncheon. Community members can also donate winter supplies such as coats, hats and gloves at the luncheon to help those in need stay warm this winter season.
📅 Thursday, November 28th; 12-2pm
📍1027 Flatbush Ave.
Thanksgiving Banquet
Next Step Community Church is upholding their annual tradition by feeding their neighbors a complimentary Thanksgiving meal this year. All are welcome to attend.
📅 Thursday, November 28th; 12pm
📍 360 Schermerhorn St.
Neighbors Giving Thanks
North Brooklyn Angels, a volunteer-ran non profit, is providing the community with 1,000 frozen turkeys to families in need and nearly 600 total sit-down Thanksgiving meals across Brooklyn neighborhoods.
📅 Monday, November 25th – Wednesday, November 27th
📍 Various locations in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Bushwick
The Bowery Mission Thanksgiving Meal
Volunteers are preparing to serve anyone without a home a hot breakfast and meal on Thanksgiving day. There will be live music and outdoor seating available as part of the longest-running Thanksgiving meal celebration in NYC.
📅 Thursday, November 28th ; Breakfast served from 8am – 9am and Thanksgiving meals from 11:30am – 4pm
📍 227 Bowery