You deserve to celebrate Thanksgiving with a delicious meal. No matter what your situation is, you are not alone. There are many community organizations that want to share their food and gratitude with you. Find out where you can get a free Thanksgiving meal near you from the list below.
Adams County
THANKSGIVING MEAL by IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Address: 243 North Linden Street, Adams WI, 53910
Date: | 11am-1pm Thanksgiving Day
How to Apply: Drive-thru between 11am-1pm on Thanksgiving Day
Brown County
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by DENMARK PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Address: Denmark Public High School, 450 N Wall St
Date: Thurs. Nov. 23, 2023 12 noon to 2 p.m
How to Apply: Home delivery is available for those who are unable to leave their home. RSVPs are appreciated by Nov. 16 by calling (920) 863-2384.
THANKSGIVING DINNER by CHRISTIAN OUTREACH ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING MINISTRY
Address:Â Delivery only
Date: Thurs. Nov. 23 2023, Meals will arrive cold and fully cooked between 9 a.m. and 12 noon
How to Apply: For a delivery, call (920) 490-7030. The line remains active until delivery reservations are filled. (Hablamos Espanol.)
THANKSGIVING MEAL By NEW COMMUNITY SHELTER
Address: New Community Shelter, 301 Mather St
Dates: Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and supper will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. Both will be in the shelter’s Schneider Hall.
How to Apply: No reservation Needed.
Calumet County
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE-THANKSGIVING DINNER by CHRIST THE ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH
Address: W6254 U.S. 10, Menasha WI, 54952
Dates: All meals will be delivered on Thanksgiving Day between 9:00am-11:00pm. Dine -In at the Grand Meridian from 12-2pm |
How to Apply: Call 920-730-8383 to reserve delivery by November 17th or online at https://www.christtherock.org/thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING DAY EXPRESS by CHILTON LIONS CLUB
Address: The Chilton Eagles Club, 1041 E. Chestnut St
Dates: 9 a.m. on Thursday Nov. 23 2023
How to Apply: Meals must be ordered by 3 pm. Friday, Nov. 17, by calling (920) 309-2420 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays or by email at ThxExpress@yahoo.com.
Columbia County
THANKSGIVING MEALS by REACH OUT LODI
Address: 601 CLARK STREET, LODI WI, 53555
Dates: Annual community Thanksgiving Day meal November 23, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm.
How to Apply: Everyone is welcome, dine-in or delivery is available. Reservations are required by November 20th. Please call 608-592-4592 to make a reservation
Dane County
THANKSGIVING DINNER by WAUNAKEE SENIOR CENTER
Address: 333 South Madison Street, Waunakee WI, 53597
Dates:Â Thanksgiving lunch will be served on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:30.
How to Apply: Reservations are required and those in our service area are allowed to reserve a spot first. Call for reservation
THANKSGIVING MEAL – MEADOWRIDGE COMMONS by WEST MADISON SENIOR CENTER
Address: 5724 RAYMOND ROAD, MADISON WI, 53711
Dates: Tuesday November 13, 2018, starting at 12 Noon
How to Apply: Call for reservations at (608) 238-7368 ext 8
FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL by FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Address: 1609 University Avenue, Madison WI, 53726
Dates: Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from 12 noon – 3pm
How to Apply: Pick up or delivery available, Register by 5pm on Thursday, November 16th. Registration is available online at firstcongmadison.org or by calling 608-233-9751.
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER by LAKEVIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH
Address: 4001 Mandrake Road, Madison WI, 53704
Dates: Thursday November 24, 2022: 12 Noon-1:30pm.
How to Apply: need to call for reservations: 608-244-6181 for both sit-down dinner and take-outs. Sit-down reservations will be capped at 100 people. Take-outs will be capped at 50
THANKSGIVING MEALS by THE SALVATION ARMY OF DANE COUNTY
Address: 630 East Washington Avenue, Madison WI, 53703
Dates: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 5pm-7pm
How to Apply: No registration needed, but meal will be first come first serve. November 15th from 5pm to 7pm at 3030 Darbo Dr, Madison, in the community center gym
THANKSGIVING BASKETS by SUN PRAIRIE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
Address: 18 Rickel Road, Sun Prairie WI, 53590
How to Apply: Thanksgiving Baskets are available during regular pantry hours November 8 – November 22, 2023. No registration required. Customers can pick up their Thanksgiving Basket during their normal pantry visit, however a pantry visit is not required
THANKSGIVING MEALS by GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
Address: 5701 Raymond Road, Madison WI, 53711
Dates: Thanksgiving Day 2023 from 11am-1pm
How to Apply: Walk in; call during office hours for information on volunteering.
THANKSGIVING BASKETS by NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER
Address: 29 South Mills Street, Madison WI, 53715
Dates: Pick up takes place Monday November 20, 2023 from 12pm-6pm at Neighborhood House
How to Apply: Register through their website on the Thanksgiving Baskets page: http://www.neighborhoodhousemadison.org
THE SINA DAVIS COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY
Address: 4619 Jenewein Road, Fitchburg WI, 53711
Dates: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023, from 11am-2pm
How to Apply: Offered as a sit-down meal or get your food to go. There will also be activities for your family to enjoy at the event. Pre-registration and walk-ups are welcome. Administrative Phone: 608-257-2606, Agency Website: http://www.bgcdc.org
Door County
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MEAL by FEED AND CLOTHE MY PEOPLE
Address: 204 N 14TH AVE, STURGEON BAY WI, 54235
How to Apply: Holiday meals available. Call the pantry, 920-743-9053, two weeks in advanced of the holiday to reserve a meal.
FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Address: United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St
Dates: Thus. Nov. 23 2023 at 4:30 p.m
How to Apply: Carryouts (maximum of four meals) and deliveries (for the homebound) are available. Call (920) 743-3241 by Monday, Nov. 21, for reservations.
Fond du Lac County
THANKSGIVING MEAL by HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY – FOND DU LAC AREA
Address: 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac WI, 54937
Dates: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day. PICKUP from 12 Noon -4pm at the church. NO DELIVERY THIS YEAR
How to Apply: Reservations required by Friday, November 18 by calling 920-921-0580. Ext. 301. Specify how many meals you need and if you will be picking up for anyone else.
Green County
HOLIDAY BASKETS by VILLAGE OF BELLEVILLE
Address:Â 24 West Main Street, Belleville WI, 53508
Dates: Pick up baskets during food pantry hours starting November 14 for Thanksgiving and December 14 for Christmas baskets.
How to Apply: Register during pantry hours. Registration deadline: Details coming soon.
Fond du Lac County
FREE TAKE OUT THANKSGIVING MEAL by HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Address: 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac, WI
Dates: Pick up your free meal from noon to 4 p.m. at Holy Family Church.
How to Apply: meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 1 and must be reserved by Wednesday, November 15 by calling (920) 921-0580
For more info: https://www.hffdl.org/holy-family-to-offer-400-free-takeout-thanksgiving-meals-in-2023/
Lafayette County
THANKSGIVING MEALS by CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Address:Â 226 West Church Street, Shullsburg WI, 53586
Dates: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 6pm.
Lincoln County
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER by MERRILL ENRICHMENT CENTER
Address: 303 North Sales Street, Merrill WI, 54452
Dates: Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 between 10am-12 Noon.
How to Apply: Reservations are required. Call for reservations for carry out or deliveries by 4pm on November 17, 2022 Must be home to receive delivery. Meal will be cold and can be heated when desired. Carry outs will be assigned a pick-up time.
THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH – MERRILL
Address: w2604 County Road P, Merrill WI, 54452
Dates:Â Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 11am-1pm. Call for delivery reservations no later than 5pm November 23, 2022.
How to Apply: Drive up to the east side of the church to give order, then drive to west side of the church (other side of fellowship hall) and meals will be brought to vehicle. Reservations are required for home delivery. Please call for reservations by 5 pm, Wednesday November 23, 2022. Phone 715-297-4237
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Address: 320 East Washington Avenue, Tomahawk WI, 54487
Dates:Â Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 from 11am-1pm.
How to Apply: Walk in to the church during meal time. To reserve delivery in the Tomahawk area, call no later than 12 Noon on November 22, 2023. Calls are taken Monday-Friday 8am-3pm. Phone 715-453-2878
Manitowoc County
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE – THANKSGIVING MEAL by TWO RIVERS SENIOR CENTER
Address: 1520 17th Street, Two Rivers WI, 54241
Dates: Thanksgiving Day at 12 Noon promptly.
How to Apply: Call 920-793-5596 for dinner reservations, and for transportation within Two Rivers city limits. Transportation for anyone except for children in car seats. No carry outs.
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE-THANKSGIVING MEAL by UNITED WAY MANITOWOC COUNTY
Address: 21 E Waldo Boulevard, Manitowoc WI, 54220
Dates:: 10:30am-1:30pm Thursday, November 24, 2022 | 10:30 am-11:30am pick up to-go meals. Noon-1:30 pm: Communal Meal
How to Apply: Reserve a meal by calling Manitowoc County United Way at (920) 682-8888.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL By United Way
Address: Hope Community Church – 4408 County Rd B, Manitowoc Wi
Dates: Meal time: 10:30am – 1:30p; Pickup Meals to Go: 10:30am – 11:30am.
How to Apply: Call United Way Manitowoc County @ (920)682-8888 for reservations
THANKSGIVING DINNER By SUSIE KAYS CAFE (Grow It Forward)
Address: 1110 Washington Street, Manitowoc, WI
Dates: Meal time: 11:00am – 2:00pm – Take out, Free Delivery, and Limited seating for Dine In.
How to Apply: Call (920)652-0522;Â Will accept pre-orders starting Monday November 20, 2023.
Marathon County
FRIENDS THANKSGIVING DINNER by FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Address: 406 Grant Street, Wausau WI, 54403
Dates: Meal deliveries will be made in City of Wausau and Village of Rib Mountain (Wausau School District area) Thursday, November 23 between 11am-2pm. Dine in meal will be served Thursday, November 23 2pm-3:30pm.
How to Apply: Dine in will be available without reservation. Deliveries must be reserved by calling November 1-17, 2023.
CIRCLE OF JOY – EDGAR by CIRCLES OF JOY
Address: 224 South 3rd Avenue, Edgar WI, 54426
Dates: First Wednesday of every month 9am-11am; third Wednesday of every month 2pm-4pm at Edgar Village Hall Other hours available upon request
How to Apply: Walk in to the food pantry or call to request holiday food baskets.
THANKSGIVING MEAL by MARSHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST #54
Address: 2100 South Maple Avenue, Marshfield WI, 54449
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 from 11am to 1pm
Marinette County
HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS by ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF MARINETTE
Address: 1619 Main Street, Marinette WI, 54143
Dates: Follow the Facebook page for Holiday Basket distribution announcements.
How to Apply: In-person
HOLIDAY BASKETS by KAREN’S PANTRY
Address: 1432 River Street, Niagara WI, 54151
How to Apply: Karen’s Pantry provides holiday baskets to those who are eligible. Thanksgiving baskets include turkeys. Christmas baskets include hams. Holiday baskets are for residents of Niagara, Pembine, Amberg, Beecher, Goodman, and Armstrong Creek, Administrative Phone: 906-239-4662, Agency Website: http://www.stanthonyniagara.org
THANKSGIVING DINNER by NORTHWOOD’S APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Address:Â Crivitz Village Hall, 800 Henriette Ave
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 23 2023 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
How to apply: VPs are not needed for this sit-down meal, but are appreciated by calling (715) 938-4934. Volunteers are also appreciated.
THANKSGIVING MEAL by OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Address: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1600 University Drive (Pierce and University),
Dates: Thus. Nov. 23 2023
How to apply: Reservations are needed. See the church Facebook page at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064338623273.
Oconto County
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING EVE DINNER
Address: Hillside Assembly of God, 5890 State Hwy. 22 West
Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m
How to Apply: Reservations are required for dine in. Call the church at (920) 855-2962. (There is a choice of three 45-minute seating times: 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.) For delivery or pickup, call the church at (920) 855-2962.
Oneida County
THANKSGIVING DINNER by HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Address: 8950 County Highway J, Woodruff WI, 54568
Dates: Thursday 12 Noon-2:30pm | 2023 dinner is served at the church Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23. Hours to call to reserve delivery: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 8:30am-12 Noon. Call no later than Friday, November 17, 2023. Homebound meals will be delivered or picked up 9am-10am
How to Apply: Call to request deliveries by Friday, November 17, 2023. Calls are accepted Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 8:30am-12 Noon. No reservations required for those who will be dining at the church.
Portage County
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT BRONISLAVA CHURCH
Address: 3200 Plover Road, Plover WI, 54467
Dates: Thursday 11am-1:30pm | Thursday, November 23, 2023, Thanksgiving Day.
How to Apply: Arrive at the church during scheduled dinner hours; no reservations required. Carry out and delivery meals must be reserved no later than November 21, 2023. To reserve carry out or delivery, see website for sign up form: http://www.stbrons.com
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by STEVENS POINT MOOSE FAMILY CENTER 1572
Address: 1025 2nd Street North, Stevens Point WI, 54481
Dates: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 10am-11:30am.
How to Apply: To request delivery or carry out meals, call call Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3pm-9pm and no later than Friday, November 18, 2022 and be prepared to provide name, phone number, number of meals, and address.
THANKSGIVING BASKET CHARITY EVENT by SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH – PORTAGE COUNTY
Address: 1919 Wyatt Avenue, Stevens Point WI, 54481
How to Apply: Reservations are accepted starting October 30, 2023 until maximum number of baskets is reached; assistance is limited to the first 300 callers. Call Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; do not leave messages. Phone: 715-344-5660
Rock County
FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL by SALVATION ARMY ROCK COUNTY
Address: 514 Sutherland Avenue, Janesville WI, 53545
Dates:
Beloit- Tuesday November 21, 2023 Seating times 11am and 12pm Noon
Janesville- Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 open seating from 11am to 2pm
How to Apply: Walk in, no RSVP needed
FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL by SALVATION ARMY BELOIT
Address: 628 Broad Street Beloit
Dates: Tuesday November 21st over the lunch hour.
How to Apply: Walk in, no RSVP needed
THANKSGIVING MEALS by EDGERTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Address: 207 East High Street, Edgerton WI, 53534
Dates:Â Noon on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Delivery Only. Meals will be delivered on Thanksgiving Day between 11:30am – 1:30pm.
How to Apply: Please call 608-884-9593 by Tuesday, November 21st to register for delivery
THANKSGIVING MEALS by ECHO
Address: 65 S. High Street Janesville
Dates: Meals can be picked up the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving basket is a box with all the trimmings you would need for a Thanksgiving dinner.
How to Apply: Pre-register in person between Oct. 2 to Nov. 13, 2023 at ECHO 65 S. High Street Janesville
Sheboygan County
Free Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner By Non-Denominational Group of Interested Citizens
Address: Christ Child Academy/Immaculate Conception Hall, 2722 S. Henry Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081
Dates: 11/23/23 for time email freeturkeydinner@gmail.com or call 920-627-0506
How to Enjoy: Go to the location on Thanksgiving Day 2023. Visit website for more info: https://volunteersheboygan.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=61255
Waushara County
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by ST. JOSEPH PARISH
Address: St. Joseph Parish, 364 S. Cambridge St.
Dates: Thus. Nov. 23 2023 doors opening at 12 noon.
How to Apply: Curbside pick-up or local delivery (Wautoma and Wild Rose only) are also available. Reservations must be made for all meals by Friday, Nov. 17, by calling Helen Cox (920) 787-5900. Leave your name, phone and number of meals wanted. For deliveries, give correct addresses.
Winnebago County
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE-BREAD FOR OTHERS THANKSGIVING MEAL by FATHER CARRS PLACE 2B
Address: 1062 North Koeller Street, Oshkosh WI, 5490
Dates: Delivery 10:30am-12 Noon. Noon-2pm dine in. | 2023 event: Thursday, November 23. starting at 12pm
How to Apply: Reservations required for delivery NOT for dine-in. Call ahead for delivery at 920-231-2378. Delivery in Oshkosh City Limits only.
IN PERSON DINING by CHRIST THE ROCK
Address: The Grand Meridian at 2621 N. Oneida St
Dates: No reservations are needed for the 12 noon to 2 p.m. in-person meal, served at The Grand Meridian at 2621 N. Oneida St. Delivery within a 15-mile radius of The Grand Meridian is from 9-11 a.m
How to Apply: To request a delivered meal or to volunteer, call Christ the Rock, (920) 730-8383 by Friday, Nov. 17. For more information, see christtherock.org/thanksgiving.
Wood County
THANKSGIVING MEAL by SAINT PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Address: 311 14th Avenue South, Wisconsin Rapids WI, 54495
Dates: Meal will be takeout or delivery only. Meal will be offered on Thanksgiving Day Nov 23rd from 11am-1pm.
How to Apply: Reservations may be made November 6-10, 9am-3pm by calling 715-575-9610.
THANKSGIVING MEAL by CROSSROADS CHURCH
Address: 5467 First Avenue, Pittsville WI, 54466
Hours of Operation: | 12:00 pm, Thanksgiving Day, Nov 23 2023
How to Apply: For delivery, call 715-884-2665 or e-mail, office@crossroads-pittsville.com , by November 19, 2023
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