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
THANKSGIVING MEAL – DENMARK COMMUNITY CUPBOARD
Meals must be picked up November 26, 2025. They are made to be heated at home. Call to reserve delivery. Reservations must be made by November 14, 2025.
For more information: Call 920-883-2384 or visit https://www.denmarkcommunitycupboard.org/
THANKSGIVING MEAL – GREEN BAY FIRST
Provides community Thanksgiving meal the Sunday before Thanksgiving after the church’s 10:45am Sunday service. Walk in. No registration required.
For more information: https://greenbayfirst.org/events/
THANKSGIVING MEAL – NEW COMMUNITY SHELTER
Dine in meal for anyone who wishes to attend on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 11:30am-12:30pm and 4pm-5pm.
For more information: https://newcommunityshelter.org/Programs/Community-Meals
THANKSGIVING MEALS – CHRISTIAN OUTREACH GB
Call to reserve meal delivery beginning October 20, 2025. Maximum 10 meals per family/residence. Phone line will remain active until November 12, 2025 or until delivery reservations are filled, whichever is sooner.
For more information: https://christianoutreachgb.com or call 920-490-7030
Columbia
THANKSGIVING MEALS – REACH OUT LODI, INC
Annual free community meal on Thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome. Dine in or take the meal to go. Delivery may be available depending on location. Reservations are requested, and there is no cutoff date for registration.
For more information: Call 608-592-4592
Dane
THANKSGIVING BASKETS – SUNSHINE PLACE
Thanksgiving Baskets are available during regular pantry hours from Wednesday, November 12 – Wednesday, November 26, 2025. No registration required.
For more information: Food Pantry – Sunshine Place
HOLIDAY BASKETS – VILLAGE OF BELLEVILLE
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to Belleville households in need; includes a Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham and traditional side dishes. Registration open for 2025 Season. Register with food pantry during open hours.
For more information Call: 608-424-3341
FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL – FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 27, 2025, 12 Noon—3 pm. Meals are pick-up or delivery only. Delivery is offered for Madison, Monona, Fitchburg, or Middleton residents. Registration closes at 3pm Thursday, November 20.
For more information: Registration is available online at: https://forms.gle/YEib6suLyD7fN3dW6 or by calling 608-233-9751.
HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS – MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
Sign up for the baskets by October 31 is required. Call or walk in and register during food pantry hours, Monday 3pm-6pm.
For more information: Call 608-658-0927
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER – LAKEVIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH
Free traditional Thanksgiving meal served on Thanksgiving Day 2025 at 12 Noon, need to call for reservations for both sit-down dinner and take-outs. Sit-down reservations will be capped at 100 people.
For more information: Call 608-2446181
THANKSGIVING BASKETS – BRIDGE LAKE POINT WAUNONA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
A limited number of Thanksgiving baskets and turkeys will be available for 2025. Call to reserve a basket. Calls to reserve a basket will be accepted beginning October 10th and will go until the baskets have been claimed.
For more information: Call: 608-441-6991 or visit https://www.blwcenter.org/
THANKSGIVING MEAL DELIVERY – DEERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to residents of the Deerfield School District in need. Deadline to register for both Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets is November 7, 2025.
For more information: Registration can take place by phone 608-316-5213 or by email deerfieldfoodpantry@gmail.com
THANKSGIVING MEALS – SALVATION ARMY OF DANE COUNTY
Will be having a Thanksgiving dinner to all members of the community. No registration needed, but meal will be first come first serve. November 19th from 5pm to 7pm at 3030 Darbo Dr, Madison, in the community center gym.
For more information: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/wi/madison/dane-county-corps-community-center/
THANKSGIVING FOOD – WAYFORWARD RESOURCES
WayForward Resources will provide a variety of food for Thanksgiving meals this year (2025). Guests do NOT have to sign up in advance. Holiday meal items available in the pantry from Tuesday, November 18th – Saturday, November 22rd during regular shopping hours.
For more information: https://www.wayforwardresources.org/
THANKSGIVING MEALS – GOOD SHEPARD LUTHERAN CHURCH
Offers an in-person free traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day (November 27th, 2025) from 11am-1pm. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. No advance reservations are required to attend the meal. No delivery.
For more information: http://www.GSLCWI.com
THANKSGIVING BASKETS – MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
2025 Thanksgiving basket information: Mt. Zion Baptist Church will provide Thanksgiving baskets to families in South Madison. Families will receive a turkey and enough sides to support a meal during the holidays. Beginning Nov. 3rd, you can call 608-255-5270 to reserve a basket
For more information: Call 608-255-5270
THANKSGIVING BASKETS by NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER
Sign-up is required to get a basket and opens October 9, 2025. Sign up online. Provide an email that is checked regularly. They will email you with more information.
For more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJEGPmUkyojQEmVkQtXohr6UmMhTP7dj3NqhIwp_YYQdFcCQ/viewform
THANKSGIVING MEAL by RIVER FOOD PANTRY
2025 Thanksgiving Meal information: Customers are welcome to pick up a meal for each household member once before Thanksgiving. No delivery. Meals for those in Dane County only. No need to sign up in advance for the meals.
For more information: https://www.riverfoodpantry.org/hours/
THANKSGIVING BASKETS by VERA COURT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
Distributes Thanksgiving baskets with ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal, including a Turkey. Distribution takes place November 24th, 2025 from 4pm-6pm.
For more information: Call to register for a basket 608-246-8372
THANKSGIVING MEALS by LUKE HOUSE
Offers a free traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) from 3pm-4pm.
Everyone in the community is invited to attend. No advance reservations are required to attend the meal.
For more information: Call 608-256-6325
Kewaunee
THANKSGIVING MEAL by SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH – ALGOMA
Reservations required no later than November 24, 2025. Sign up online. Those without internet access may call, text, or email the church office. Include name, phone number, number of meals, dine in/carry out/delivery preference, preferred time for pickup or delivery.
For more information: https://www.stpaulsalgoma.org/thanksgiving-meal
Langlade
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS by HOMESTEAD CHURCH
Giving away free Thanksgiving Baskets to families in need. Serving Antigo +10 radius. Includes a frozen turkey an all meal fixings. Sign-up deadline is November 9th. Delivery to your home is November 24.
For more information: Call 715-623-5093 or visit https://www.homesteadantigo.com/thanksgiving-baskets
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER – CARVING MEMORIES
They are offering FREE in person dining, carry out, or delivery of a traditional Thanksgiving Meal at Northstar Lanes, 400 Prosser Pl, Antigo, WI 54409, on November 27 from 11:30 AM – 2 PM – Call to reserve by Monday Nov. 24th – Bobbi – 715-216-2110
For more information: Call Bobbi – 715-216-2110
Lincoln
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER by MERRILL ENRICHMENT CENTER
In partnership with a local church, the Merrill Enrichment Center provides a Thanksgiving meal by carry out or delivery only for anyone who calls ahead for reservations. Delivery to Merrill only. Reservations are required. Call for reservations by 4pm on November 13, 2025.
For more information: 715-536-4226
THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH – MERRILL
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 26, 2025.
For more information: Call 715-722-0033
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Serves a Thanksgiving meal for anyone who would like to attend. Walk in to the church during meal time. To reserve delivery in the Tomahawk area, call no later than 12 Noon on November 26, 2025. Calls are taken during church office hours.
For more information: Call 715-453-2878
Manitowoc
SEASONAL HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE – THANKSGIVING MEAL by TWO RIVERS SENIOR CENTER
Thanksgiving Day 2025 Service: Provides a free Thanksgiving Day community dinner. All are welcome. Please call ahead to register. Transportation for anyone except for children in car seats. No carry outs.
For more information: Call 920-793-5596
Marathon
FRIENDS THANKSGIVING DINNER – FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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 27, 2025 between 11am-2pm. Deliveries must be reserved by calling November 1-21, 2025. Dine in meal will be served Thursday, November 27, 2025 2pm-3:30pm. Dine in will be available without reservation. Reservations for meal deliveries must be made in advance. Call November 1-21, 2025 to reserve delivery.
For more information: 715-571-8452
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE – CIRCLES OF JOY
Accepts Thanksgiving requests mid-October through November 9, 2025.
For more information: Please call 1-715-693-2811
MOSINEE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER by SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
A drive through Thanksgiving meal for anyone who would like to pick up meals, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. No reservations required.
For more information: https://www.sjlcm.org/
Marinette
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER by NORTHWOODS APOSTOLIC CHURCH
The Northwoods Apostolic Church holds an annual community Thanksgiving dinner for people in the Crivitz area. The meal is located at the Crivitz Town Hall. All are welcome! There is no need to RSVP, but it is appreciated.
For more information: To RSVP please call (715) 938-4935 or visit https://www.northwoodswi.org/community_thanksgiving_day_dinner
Oconto
THANKSGIVING MEAL – HILLSIDE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Dine-in reservations can be ordered online on the church website or by calling the church office. If you are homebound and live in Gillett, Suring, Cecil or Oconto Falls, we can have a carry-out meal delivered to you
For more information: https://www.hillsideassembly.com/events/gillett-thanksgiving-dinner/ or call 920-855-2962
Portage
THANKSGIVING BASKETS – SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH – PORTAGE COUNTY
Call Monday-Friday 8am-4pm beginning November 3, 2025 to reserve a basket. Assistance is limited to the first 400 callers. Do not leave a message if there is no answer. Only those who have reserved a basket in advance will receive assistance.
For more information: Call 715-310-1095 or visit https://www.splpoint.com/
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER – SAINT BRONISLAVA CHURCH
Annual free walk-in Thanksgiving dinner prepared and served at Saint Bronislava Catholic Church together with help from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. Carry out and delivery is available, reservation required by November 20, 2025.
For more information: call 715-344-4326 or visit https://stbrons.com
Richland
THANKSGIVING BASKETS – COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF SPRING GREEN
Pantry provides ingredients for Thanksgiving meals to registered food pantry clients. Distribution takes place on the 3rd Monday of November 9:30am-12:30pm; 4:30pm-6:30pm (November 17th, 2025). Must call to make an appointment.
For more information: 608-588-2442
Rock
THANKSGIVING BASKETS by ECHO
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. 2025 Thanksgiving Basket registration is held October 1 – November 14, 2025.
For more information: https://echojanesville.org/services/thanksgiving-baskets/
FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL – JANESVILLE by SALVATION ARMY ROCK COUNTY
The Salvation Army hosts their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Janesville from 11am-1pm on Thursday November 27, 2025 at 514 Sutherland Ave, Janesville, WI 53511. Walk in, no RSVP needed.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/RockCountySA
FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL – BELOIT by SALVATION ARMY ROCK COUNTY
The Salvation Army hosts their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Beloit from 11am – 1pm on Tuesday November 25, 2025 at 628 Broad St, Beloit, WI 53511. Walk in, no RSVP needed.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/RockCountySA
THANKSGIVING DAY MEAL by OVERFLOWING CUP TOTAL LIFE CENTER
Overflowing Cup will be serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal on November 27, 2025 from 11am-2pm. The meal is dine-in only, so no delivery options are offered this year. Walk-in.
For more information: 608-365-0365
THANKSGIVING BASKETS by EVANSVILLE ECUMENICAL CARE CLOSET
Provides Thanksgiving Baskets to low-income individuals and families. Baskets will be distributed for the 2025 holiday season on Monday November 24th from 11am to 3pm. Call ahead to reserve a basket by November 15th. Income eligibility required,
For more information: 608-882-4532
Shawano
THANKSGIVING DINNER – ST PHILOMENA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 27th, pick up or dine in 11:30 a.m. – 1 PM at St. Philomena Church, 434 State Road Birnamwood (up the road from the school playground). They offer broth drive-thru style pick-up and the option to dine together. Please note, our fellowship hall is handicap accessible. Free for everyone.
For more information: Please call 715-610-2487 to reserve a meal.
Vilas
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL by SHEPHERD OF THE LAKES LUTHERAN CHURCH
Church provides a Thanksgiving meal open to the public. Dine in, carry out, and delivery are available. Reservations are appreciated for delivery, please call ahead. Walk in during meal time to eat at the church or carry out.
For more information: Call 715-542-4213
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
