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.

Brown County

THANKSGIVING MEAL BY GREEN BAY FIRST
Address: 1460 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay WI, 54303
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024 after 10:45am church service.
How to apply: Walk in. No registration required. All are invited to attend the 10:45am service, but service attendance is not required to participate in the meal. For transportation, visit jesusbus.org.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by DENMARK PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Address: Denmark Public High School, 450 N Wall St
Date: Dine in and carry out: 11:30am-1:30pm Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Deliveries will be made 10am-11:30am Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024.
How to Apply: Walk in during meal hours for dine in or carry out. Call 920-883-2384 to reserve delivery. Reservations must be made by November 21, 2024.

THANKSGIVING DINNER by CHRISTIAN OUTREACH ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING MINISTRY
Address: Delivery only
Date: Thurs. Nov. 28 2024, Meals will arrive cold and fully cooked between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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: Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 11:30am-12:30pm and 4pm-5pm
How to Apply: No reservation Needed.

Dane County

FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL by FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Address: 1609 University Avenue, Madison WI, 53726
Dates: Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 28, 2024, 12 Noon—3 pm
How to Apply: Pick up or delivery available, Register by 3pm on Thursday, November 21st. Registration is available online at https://forms.gle/pULP43zWA1Zmi8yr6 or by calling 608-233-9751

HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS by MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Address: 5404 Anthony Street, McFarland WI, 53558
How to Apply: Sign up for the baskets by October 31 is required. Call or walk in and register during food pantry hours, Monday 3pm-6pm.

THANKSGIVING FOOD by WAYFORWARD RESOURCES
Address: 3502 Parmenter Street, Middleton WI, 53562
Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024: 10 am to 2pm Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024: 4 pm to 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024: 10 am to 2 pm Friday, Nov. 22, 2024: 9 am to 12 pm Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024: 10am to 12 pm | Hours shown are for the week of Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 – Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
How to Appy: WayForward Resources will provide a variety of food for Thanksgiving meals this year (2024). Guests do NOT have to sign up in advance. Holiday meal items available in the pantry from Tuesday, November 19th – Saturday, November 23rd during regular shopping hours.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS by MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Address: 2019 Fisher Street, Madison WI, 53713
Dates: Saturday November 23rd, 2024 from 11am to 1pm |
How to apply: Mount Zion Baptist Church will provide turkey baskets to families in South Madison. Families will receive a turkey and enough sides to support a meal during the holidays. Call 608-255-5270 to register for a basket.

THANKSGIVING MEALS by THE SALVATION ARMY OF DANE COUNTY
Address: 630 East Washington Avenue, Madison WI, 53703
Dates: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, 5pm-7pm
How to Apply: 2024 Information: Will be having a Thanksgiving dinner to all members of the community. No registration needed, but meal will be first come first serve. November 20th from 5pm to 7pm at 3030 Darbo Dr, Madison, in the community center gym. Enter through the gym entrance.

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 from Wednesday, November 13 – Wednesday, November 27, 2024. No registration required. Customers can pick up their Thanksgiving Basket during their normal pantry visit, however a pantry visit is not required

THANKSGIVING BASKETS by NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER
Address: 29 South Mills Street, Madison WI, 53715
Dates: Pick up takes place Monday November 25, 2023 from 1pm-5pm at Neighborhood House
How to Apply: Register through their website on the Thanksgiving Baskets page: https://neighborhoodhousemadison.org/thanksgiving-baskets/

Door County

THANKSGIVING MEAL by STURGEON BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Address: 836 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay WI, 54235
Dates: Eat in meal served Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 4pm. Deliveries begin Thanksgiving Day at 3pm. Reservations must be made no later than November 24, 2024.
How to Apply: Reservations required for eat-in and delivery. Reservations must be made no later than November 24, 2024. Limit 4 meals for delivery. Please call.

THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MEAL by FEED AND CLOTHE MY PEOPLE
Address: 204 N 14TH AVE, STURGEON BAY WI, 54235
How to Apply: Pick up times on Thanksgiving Day will be shared when reservations are made. Call at least 2 weeks in advance to reserve a meal. 2024 reservation deadline is November 12.

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 15 by calling 920-921-0580. Ext. 301. Specify how many meals you need and if you will be picking up for anyone else.

Langlade County

Thanksgiving Dinner
Date: 11/28 11:30AM – 2:00PM
Address: Northstar Lanes 400 Prosser Place, Antigo WI 54409
How to apply: Reserve carry out or delivery by calling Simon 715-216-7985 by NOVEMBER 26.

Lincoln County

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER by MERRILL ENRICHMENT CENTER
Address: 303 North Sales Street, Merrill WI, 54452
Dates: Delivery and carry out will be on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 between 10am-12 Noon. Carry outs will be assigned a pick-up time. Eat in meal is served at 12 Noon on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Must be home to receive delivery..
How to Apply: Reservations are required. Call 715-536-4226 for reservations by 4pm on November 14, 2024

THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH – MERRILL
Address: w2604 County Road P, Merrill WI, 54452
Dates: Meal will be served on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 11am-1pm. Call for delivery reservations no later than 5pm November 27, 2024. 715-432-4954.
How to Apply: Dine in does not require reservations. Walk in during meal hours. Reservations are required for home delivery. Please call for reservations by 5pm, Wednesday November 27, 2024.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Address: 320 East Washington Avenue, Tomahawk WI, 54487
Dates: Serves meal on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 from 11am-1pm.
How to Apply: Walk in to the church during meal time. To reserve a delivery in the Tomahawk area, call 715-453-2878 no later than 12 Noon on November 27, 2024. Calls are taken Monday-Friday 8am-3pm.

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-1pm Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 10:30 am-11:15am pick up to-go meals. Noon-1pm: 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

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, City of Schofield, Village of Weston, Village of Rothschild, and Village of Rib Mountain Thursday, November 28, 2024 between 11am-2pm. Deliveries must be reserved by calling November 1-22, 2024.
How to Apply: Dine in will be available (NO RESERVATION REQUIRED). Reservations for meal deliveries must be made in advance. Call 715-571-8452 with number of meals, name and address by November 22, 2024 to reserve delivery. All meals will be delivered between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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. Holiday basket requests should be made at least 2 weeks in advance of the holiday when possible.

SAINT MARK CIRCLE OF JOY – ROTHSCHILD by CIRCLES OF JOY
Address: 602 Military Road, Rothschild WI, 54474
Dates: Requests for holiday food baskets must be received two weeks prior to the holiday.
How to apply: Please call 715-359-5206

THANKSGIVING MEAL by MARSHFIELD AMERICAN LEGION POST #54
Address: 2100 South Maple Avenue, Marshfield WI, 54449
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 from 11am to 1pm.
How to Apply: Call ahead 715-387-3333 or Day Of 715-384-9697 or (Email by November 22, 24)

Marinette County

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: Crivitz Village Hall, 800 Henriette Ave
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 23 2023 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
How to apply: Please rsvp: https://www.northwoodswi.org/community_thanksgiving_day_dinner

Monroe County

2024 MR ED’S THANKSGIVING DINNER IN TOMAH by TOMAH COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
Address: 810 Superior Avenue, Tomah WI, 54660
Date: Thursday 11am-1pm | Thursday, November 28, 2024 11am-Finish
How to Apply: The dinner will be offered from 11 am until the food is gone. Guests are encouraged to join in person. Walk-in for meals and call for delivery arrangements

Oneida County

THANKSGIVING DINNER by HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Address: 8950 County Highway J, Woodruff WI, 54568
Dates: Thursday 12 Noon-2:30pm | 2024 dinner is served at the church Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Hours to call to reserve delivery: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 8:30am-12 Noon. Call no later than Friday, November 22, 2024. Homebound meals will be delivered or picked up 9am-10am
How to Apply: Call to request deliveries by Friday, November 22, 2024. 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 28, 2024, 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 20, 2024. To reserve carry out or delivery, see website for sign up form by using the QR code in the bulletin: http://www.stbrons.com

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 November 4, 2024 until maximum number of baskets is reached; assistance is limited to the first 300 callers. Call Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; do not leave messages

Rock County

FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL by SALVATION ARMY ROCK COUNTY
Address: 514 Sutherland Avenue, Janesville WI, 53545
Dates: 11am – 1pm on Thursday November 28, 2024
How to Apply: Walk in, no RSVP needed

FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL by SALVATION ARMY BELOIT
Address: 628 Broad Street Beloit
Dates: 11am – 1pm on Tuesday November 26, 2024
How to Apply: Walk in, no RSVP needed

THANKSGIVING MEALS by ECHO
Address: 65 S. High Street Janesville
Dates: Distribution dates are given out once received.
How to Apply: Thanksgiving Baskets are distributed to low-income families in Janesville so their families can enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal. Sign up is at ECHO offices. 2024 Thanksgiving Basket registration is held October 1 – November 15, 2024.

Sauk County

THANKSGIVING DINNER
Address: Al Ringling Brewery – 623 Broadway Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Dates: Nov. 28 – Dinner at Noon
How to apply: No cost. Please bring a dish to pass, donations are also welcome.

6th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Meal
Address: FaithWorks Ministries at Las Milpas
Dates: Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Dinner
Address: St. Joseph, Baraboo
Dates: Nov. 28 from 12-12:30 p.m.
How to Apply: Call for Reservations at 608-356-4649

Thanksgiving Dinner
Address: Masonic Senior Center, Reedsburg
Dates: Nov. 28
How to Apply: Call for Reservations: 608-408-4927

Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal
Address: St. Aloysius School Gym
Dates: Nov. 28 at Noon

Winnebago County

HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE-BREAD FOR OTHERS THANKSGIVING MEAL by FATHER CARRS PLACE 2B
Address: 1062 North Koeller Street, Oshkosh WI, 54902
Dates: Delivery 10:30am-12 Noon. Dine-in: Noon-1:30pm dine in. Pick up meals: 11am-1:30pm. | 2024 event: Thursday, November 28
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.

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.
How to Apply: Must call for reservations between Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Calls will not be answered after 3pm or on the weekend.

Can’t find a food resource in your area?

Check out the resources below or text your zip code to 898211 to connect to 2-1-1.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Website: https://feedingamericawi.org/find-help-2/

Feed My People Food Bank
Website: https://www.fmpfoodbank.org/find_food/

Hunger Task Force
Website: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/get-help/emergency-food/

Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
Website: https://www.secondharvestsw.org/find-food-near-you/

Second Harvest Northland
Website: https://secondharvestnorthland.org/find-food/

Food Support Resources:
Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/resources.htm