PHOENIX — If you need help putting a Thanksgiving meal on the table this holiday season, there are various options for low-cost or free meals around the Valley.
Below is a list of some locations that are accepting donations and offering holiday boxes or cooked meals:
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Guajoloton Gracias Arizona Festival and Turkey Giveaway
On Nov. 23, starting at 9 a.m., families can attend this event at Barrio Unidos Park in Phoenix.
About 1,000 turkeys will be distributed to those in need. There will also be prizes, other giveaways, vaccines, health checks, resources, food, live music, sports, entertainment and activities for kids — all for free!
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Phoenix Rescue Mission
To donate:
Frozen Turkey Week: From Nov. 11-16, PRM is accepting frozen turkeys at its Hope For Hunger Food Bank at 5605 N. 55th Ave., Glendale, AZ, 85301. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.
To receive:
Thanksgiving Outreach: Turkeys, Thanksgiving food and hygiene bags will be handed out to as many as 500 families in the Valley on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sullivan Elementary School (2 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85009)
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Lerner & Rowe is giving away 3,500 holiday meal fixings to families in Phoenix and three other locations around the state.
One package will be given out per family on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nov. 15, 2024, at 3 p.m.
Dream City Church
13613 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix
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AZV Motors Turkey Fest
On November 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., head to 1601 E. Jefferson St. in Phoenix to celebrate the holiday season and enjoy an event with a turkey giveaway for those in need.
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City of Mesa and United Food Bank’s Turkey Tuesday and distribution
How to donate:
You can donate a frozen turkey or cash on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Mesa Convention Center’s North Parking Lot from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. or online at www.feedaz.org.
In addition to frozen turkeys, City employees will also be collecting cash donations and canned goods to help benefit United Food Bank.
How to receive:
Its Thanksgiving food distribution will take place on Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or when the food runs out, at the Mesa Convention Center.
Arizonans struggling to put food on the table this holiday season are invited to come to its drive-thru Thanksgiving food distribution and pick up a meal. Walk-up service will also be available for those without a vehicle. United Food Bank requests that attendees planning to pick up food bring some form of identification.
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Thanksgiving Day Meal Service - St. Vincent de Paul
At each dining room, guests will enjoy roasted turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, corn bread stuffing, rolls, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
- Phoenix Dining Room Thanksgiving Meals:
- 7- 8 a.m.
- 1075 W. Jackson Street, Phoenix
- This dining room’s lunchtime meal service will host the Champions for the Homeless Thanksgiving event with former NFL great Nick Lowery and volunteers, including NFL footballers serving meals. There will be live music and lots of fun!
- Mesa Dining Room Thanksgiving Meal
- 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- 49 W. Broadway Road, Mesa
- El Mirage Dining Room Thanksgiving Meal
- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- 14016 N. Verbena Street, El Mirage
- Family Thanksgiving Meal
- 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- 2120 S. 3rd Dr., Phoenix
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St. Mary's Food Bank - Super Saturday Turkey Drive and other donations
St. Mary’s is putting out a call to all businesses, organizations, and individuals who can help to please help the food bank with donations of turkey, holiday food or cash donations.
- You can drop off your turkey donation during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at locations in Phoenix (2831 N. 31st Ave.) and Surprise (13050 West Elm St.). With a donation to www.stmarysfoodbank.org, $20 will put a turkey on the table for Thanksgiving.
- St. Mary’s annual Super Saturday Turkey Drive: On Saturday, Nov. 23. Food bank employees and volunteers will be at 22 Albertsons, Safeway, and St. Mary’s locations around the Valley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to receive your donations.
Help feed families this Thanksgiving
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Salvation Army Northwest Valley Corps - Thanksgiving Day meal and holiday food boxes
- Salvation Army Northwest Valley Corps is offering a Thanksgiving Day meal from 11:30 a.m. – 1 pm. at 17420 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378
- Pick up a holiday food box from November 25-27 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Address: 17420 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378
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Salvation Army Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Doors open at 9 a.m. with food service between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the Phoenix Convention Center South Building.
The event is free, and there will be an outdoor serving area at 11 a.m. for families with leashed pets. Pet food and supplies are available while supplies last.
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West Valley turkey boxes
The City of Surprise released the following opportunities to get holiday meal food boxes:
- St. Mary’s Food Bank: November 25-27 from 8 a.m. – noon. Address: 13050 W Elm St, Surprise, AZ 85378
- Hope City Church: Pre-registration is required for pickup on Nov. 27 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Address: 15610 W Greenway Road, Surprise, AZ, 85374
- The Rock Church (Goodyear & Peoria): Pick up Nov. 23 from 9-11 a.m. Address: 540 E. La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ, 85338 (Eliseo C. Felix High) or 11200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, Arizona, 85345 (Peoria High School)
- Vineyard North Phoenix (Glendale): Pick up Nov. 26 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Please call Vineyard North Phoenix at 623-934-4000 for more information. Address: 6250 W. Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85302
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Glendale Fraternal Order of Police Annual Frozen Turkey Drive
The Fraternal Order of Police, Glendale Lodge 12, will be holding its annual frozen turkey drive on Nov. 26. Donations will benefit the Hope For Hunger Food Bank in Glendale.
You can drop off turkeys, canned food, and cash at three Glendale police stations from 7-9 a.m. on the 26th:
- Main: 6835 N 57th Drive
- Gateway: 6261 N 83rd Ave
- Foothills: 6255 W Union Hills Drive
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Phoenix Police Department’s Turkey Drive
Frozen turkeys can be dropped off at Desert Horizon Precinct (16030 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ, 85259) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Nov. 14-25.
Cash donations can also be made online, and will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank.
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Eat Up Drive In's Nominate A Family giveaway
Eat Up Drive In is holding its second annual 'Nominate a Family' tradition to give away a Thanksgiving meal to five deserving families in need. Nominations are open now and can be submitted online here.
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Victory Community Church Turkey Drive Giveaway
Starting at 9 a.m. on Nov. 23, head to Victory Community Church’s turkey and produce giveaway at 3402 W. Osborn Rd. in Phoenix.
They will also have a warm Thanksgiving breakfast/lunch, plus a VCC Family Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 24.
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