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Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

2025 Thanksgiving resources by county

Saint Louis County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. ? College of Saint Scholastica, The - Thanksgiving Day Buffet . Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 . Phone: (218)723-6484 for Homebound Meal Delivery . Email: [email protected] . Website:?https://www.css.edu/administration/thanksgiving-day-buffet/?fbclid=IwAR3YHW66O_Rf1GgGYaKUD6PB4ozl2dsfHNPiAvgx55BCFu9OzuYDTZ-jsyE . Serves: Residents of Twin Ports area, including Duluth, Cloquet, Esko, Hermantown, Proctor, Superior, and Two Harbors . Eligibility: Individuals, families, and those who are homebound . Intake: Call or visit the website to reserve a Homebound Meal Delivery for homebound individuals. Walk in for a dine-in meal for Individuals and families. . Distribution: Homebound Meal Delivery is delivered 9 am - 12 noon on Thanksgiving Day. Meals will be delivered cold with heating instructions. Dine-in meal will be served 11 am - 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27 . Registration for Homebound Meal Delivery: Order a meal by 5 pm Friday, November 21 . Provides one or two meals delivery to those who are homebound and their caregiver and a dine-in meal for those in need. Meal includes turkey, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetables, dinner roll, and cake for dessert.

Sherburne County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Sherburne County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Sherburne County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, other meat, and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Big Lake Community Food Shelf - Address: 160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309 - Phone: (763)263-2432 - ?Website: https://blcfs.org/online-ordering/ - Serves: Primarily residents of Big Lake - Eligibility: Meet TEFAP income guidelines - Registration: November - Intake: Schedule an appointment?online?or call for additional assistance - Documents: None - Fees: None - Distribution: All of November - Description: During a regular food shelf appointment, holiday food from the Thanksgiving section is provided

Wright County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Wright County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Wright County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Grace Place Collaborative - Community Meal Address: 200 Center Avenue South, Montrose, MN 55363 Phone: Kim (612)599-2229 for questions Serves: Residents of Wright County Intake: Walk in for a dine-in Thanksgiving meal Distribution: Doors open at 4:30 pm. Dinner is served 5 pm - 6 pm Thursday, November 20. Description: Provides a dine-in Thanksgiving style dinner for those in need

Kanabec County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Ogilvie Food Shelf Address: 225 East George Street Ogilvie, MN 56358 Phone: (612)747-4277 Serves: Residents of Kanabec County - Eligibility: Neighbors of the Ogilvie Food Shelf - Intake: Curbside pick-up 2nd?and 4th Saturday October - November,?8 am - 10:30 am. Call if anyone has questions. Documents: No documents required. Will ask to provide how many adults, children, and seniors are in the household. Description: Provides pre-bagged items of turkey or a chicken, vegetables, canned food, meats, various soups, and mac and cheese.

Lyon County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

??Services available to residents of Lyon County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Lyon County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Grace Life Church - Free Thanksgiving Meal Address: 601 East College Drive, Marshall, MN 56258 Phone: (507)476-5138 Serves: Residents of Lyon County Registration: Walk in day of meal; delivery is available to individuals who are homebound. Individuals needing a meal delivered should call before 5 pm on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 to request delivery. Distribution: 11 am - 1 pm Thursday, November 27th, 2025 Description: Provides a free Thanksgiving meal

Freeborn County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Freeborn County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Freeborn County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, or other meat and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase those items). Thanksgiving MealsPrograms that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Albert Lea Salvation Army - Thanksgiving Dinner - Address: 302 Court Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Phone: (507)373-8776 - Serves: Residents of Freeborn County - Registration: Monday, October 20th, 2025 - Friday, November 17th, 2025 - Intake: Call between 10 am - 1:30 pm Monday - Friday to register for a meal - Documents: Photo ID - Distribution: Meal pick up between 5 pm - 7 pm Tuesday, November 25th - Description: Drive-up to pick up a pre-cooked Thanksgiving dinner Hope Church - Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Box Giveaway Address: 244 South Broadway Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007 Phone: (507)473-2322 Serves: Residents of Freeborn County - Intake: Register for a meal box online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd5Hr2mPNebF4m5cbUoyaizQlu0B1jPHqRLntdJ4Qs3AlArg/viewform Distribution: 4 pm - 6 pm Thursday, November 20 Description: Provides a Thanksgiving dinner meal box to those in need

Mower County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Mower County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Mower County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Austin Salvation Army - Thanksgiving Food Supplement - Address: 409 First Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912 - Phone: (651)370-7962 - Serves: Residents of Mower County - Registration: Starting Monday, November 10th until full 9 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4 pm - Intake: Walk in to pick up a Thanksgiving meal supplement. If individuals do not have a file currently with the Salvation Army, they will be asked to fill out an intake form. - Documents: Program Participant Card ID or photo ID and proof of address (i.e. recent utility bill or lease) - Distribution: Tuesday, November 25th and Wednesday, November 26th 9 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4 pm - Description: Provides a pre-bagged Thanksgiving meal supplement containing various holiday food items and a choice of meat

Carver County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Carver County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Carver County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, other meat, and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Love INC of Carver County Phone: (952)500-9900 Serves: Residents of Carver County Registration: Pre-registration is required. Registration timeline is October 21 - November 17. - Residents who live in the cities of Chaska, Carver, Chanhassen, and Victoria should register online for the Eastern Carver County Form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XmI0Gvbnx02uwcI9yFzj94ZAzr4_zzdPiqVTKgdYDu1UN0JWNVhXTFM3TVlSVkxOQzBHRkJOVlZRNC4u. - Residents west of Chaska in the cities of Cologne, New Germany, Hamburg, Norwood Young America, Mayer Waconia, and Watertown should register online for the Western Carver County Form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XmI0Gvbnx02uwcI9yFzj94ZAzr4_zzdPiqVTKgdYDu1UOFJSWEdDS0NQMktONDA0SFA1TUwzMjBZNi4u. Intake: Sign up online to register for delivery by completing an Eastern Carver or Western Carver County Form Distribution: Food baskets are delivered to homes of those who sign up online. Deliveries will occur Saturday, November 22. Households must be home to receive food items when delivery is made. Description: Delivers a frozen turkey and fixings for families to make a Thanksgiving dinner

Dakota County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Dakota County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Dakota County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, or other meat, and all trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). River Heights Vineyard Church - Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway Address: 6070 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Phone: (651)457-7644 Serves: Residents of Dakota County Intake: No pre-registration. Walk in to register onsite at one of the dates and times to receive a registration number to use when food is distributed. Registration starts at 4:30 pm on Friday, November 21 and 9:30 am on Saturday, November 22. Distribution: Show up in person at registration times 4:30 pm Friday, November 21 or 9:30 am Saturday, November 22 Description: Provides a Thanksgiving food basket and gently used clothing to those in need while families can also enjoy hot dogs, cookies, music, personal stories, and prayer

Chisago County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Chisago County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Chisago County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, other meat, and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Thanksgiving Meals ?Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Community Helping Hand - Thanksgiving Basket Program Address: 408 15th Street SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Phone: (651)464-0061 Serves: Residents of Forest Lake School District and Chisago Lake School District including all of Columbus Township, Forest Lake, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, May Township, New Scandia Township, Wyoming, and parts of East Bethel, Ham Lake, Marine-on-Saint Croix, Stacy, and Wyoming Township Eligibility: Households that meet income guidelines, who have fallen on hard times during the holiday season Registration: Thursday, November 6 - Wednesday, November 19 - Intake: Visit website to register and fill out an online form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwlD5glaDG7Zzo8dUDhkVyJ2kY156dWp0rqNHhISnueyu0_A/viewform. All questions need to be answered on the form. Leaving a blank response will be an immediate denial from the program. Documents: Picture ID, piece of mail with current address, and income verification documents Distribution: More information will be provided by email with pick up details once approved Description: Provides a Thanksgiving basket that contains a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, dinner rolls, and a dessert North Lions Club - Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Address: Chisago County Senior Center 38790 6th Avenue North Branch, MN 55056 Post-Haste Business Solutions Phone: (651)237-1115 Chisago County Senior Center Phone: (651)674-8658 Serves: Residents of Chisago County Intake: Call Post-Haste Business Solutions or Chisago County Senior Center to reserve a meal by Monday, November 24. Meals are available for delivery. Distribution: Delivery meals begin at 12 noon on Thursday, November 27 Description: Provides a home-cooked turkey meal with all the traditional trimmings (stuffing, potatoes with gravy, cranberries, vegetables, Waldorf salad, dinner roll, and pumpkin pie).

Hennepin County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Basilica of Saint Mary's - Holiday Food Program - Address: 1600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403 - Phone: (651)515-4368 - Serves: Residents of Minneapolis (no suburbs) - Eligibility: Families with at least one child ages 18 or younger living at home; must have a kitchen/oven to cook the meal. This program is not available to those living in shelters, halfway/treatment homes, or group homes. - Intake: Walk-in during event hours; bring required documentation - Documents: Proof of Minneapolis address (photo ID, shelter letter, or utility bill). For children: medical card, Social Security card, or birth certificate for each child. - Fees: None - Distribution: Wednesdays, November 12, 19, and 26, 9:30 am - 11:30 am - Description: Hosts the annual Holiday Food Program, providing a $60 Cub Foods gift card to eligible Minneapolis families. One card per household.

Crow Wing County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Crow Wing County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Crow Wing County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Brainerd American Legion - Community Thanksgiving Dinner Address: Brainerd American Legion, 708 Front Street Brainerd, MN 56401 Phone: (218)829-2249 - Serves: Residents of Brainerd and surrounding areas including Crosby, Fort Ripley, and Pequot Lakes?? Intake: Call and you will be directed to hotline for place your Thanksgiving Dinner delivery order. Drive by and pick up for meals at the Legion; For home delivery call to place your order Distribution: Drive by to pick up a meal 11 am - 1 pm Thursday, November 27th, 2025; Home deliveries will be from 9 am - 10:30 am Thursday, November 27th, 2025 Description: Provides a Thanksgiving meal for pick up or delivery

McLeod County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of McLeod County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of McLeod County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. First Congregational Church - Community Thanksgiving Meal Address: 1400 Elliot Avenue North, Glencoe, MN 55336 Phone: (320)864-3855 Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of McLeod County Registration: Meal registration is required and must be registered by 6 pm Monday, November 17 Intake: Call or email Distribution: 12 noon Thursday, November 27 Description: Provides a dine-in cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal

Ramsey County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Family Values for Life - Thanksgiving Dinner Box Address: 1280 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Phone: (651)774-6663 Email: [email protected] Serves: Residents of Ramsey County - Intake: Register for a dinner box online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwBZeofb_ion_jcmMIL4U_rySu8cvJfk25Kt8i8BlGHvAjQw/viewform Registration: Deadline is November 14 or until capacity is full Distribution: 3 pm - 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 25 Description: Provides a nutritious Thanksgiving dinner box that can feed a family of five Union Gospel Mission - Thanksgiving Distribution Address: 435 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55130 Phone: (651)515-4368 Serves: Residents of Ramsey County Eligibility: Individuals or families in need of food assistance for Thanksgiving Registration: Registration closed. Walk-in only is available. - Intake: Registration closed. Walk-in only is available. Documents: Printed or digital copy of ticket with QR code - Fees: None Distribution: Monday, November 24, 8 am - 6 pm - 8 am - 4 pm: Ticketed distribution - 4 pm - 6 m: First-come, first-served (while supplies last) Description: Provides a Thanksgiving turkey, potatoes, and grocery bags to individuals and families. Registration is required. A ticket with a unique QR code must be presented to receive food. Remaining food may be distributed without a ticket from 4-6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hubbard County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Hubbard County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Hubbard County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Riverside United Methodist Church - 43rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Address: 1005 Park Avenue North (US Highway 17) Park Rapids, MN 56470 Hotline: (218)237-8759 open Monday, November 24th, 2025 - 12 noon Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 Serves: Residents of Park Rapids Eligibility: Individuals who are in need of a meal, unable to buy or cook their own food, or are all alone and would like to have a nice meal for Thanksgiving Fees: None Intake: Call hotline to reserve a meal for curbside pickup, delivery or dine-in. Registration is recommended; however walk ins are welcome. Must reserve by 12 noon Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 Distribution: Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27th, 2025 In person dine in: Doors will be open from 11:30 am - 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall Curbside pickup: Meals can be picked up on the north side of the church near the playground. Pickup time will be 10 am -11:30 am Home Delivery: Meals will be delivered within a mile of Park Rapids city limits, drop-off time will be 10 am - 11:30 am. Please call in your order by 12 noon Wednesday November 26th, 2025. Description: Provides a warm Thanksgiving meal

Anoka County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Anoka County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Anoka County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, other meat, and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Centennial Community Food Shelf - Thanksgiving Basket Address: 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Phone: (763)784-2013; email: [email protected] Serves: Current clients of the food shelf who are residents of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lexington, and Lino Lakes in southeast Anoka County Eligibility: Clients must have utilized the food within the last four to five weeks and filled out a form. Clients must bring the ticket they received when they registered for a holiday food basket. Intake: Walk into the food shelf to fill out a form and bring the ticket they were provided at the time of registration for pick-up. Call or email for information. Registration: 4 pm - 6 pm Monday and Thursday until full Distribution: Dates for pick up information are provided once registered Description: A thanksgiving basket of food to prepare which consists of a turkey or ham, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, rolls, and butter Community Helping Hand - Thanksgiving Basket Program Address: 408 15th Street SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Phone: (651)464-0061 Serves: Residents of Forest Lake School District and Chisago Lake School District including all of Columbus Township, Forest Lake, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, May Township, New Scandia Township, Wyoming, and parts of East Bethel, Ham Lake, Marine-on-Saint Croix, Stacy, and Wyoming Township Eligibility: Households that meet income guidelines, who have fallen on hard times during the holiday season Registration: Thursday, November 6 - Wednesday, November 19 - Intake: Visit website to register and fill out an online form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwlD5glaDG7Zzo8dUDhkVyJ2kY156dWp0rqNHhISnueyu0_A/viewform. All questions need to be answered on the form. Leaving a blank response will be an immediate denial from the program. Documents: Picture ID, piece of mail with current address, and income verification documents Distribution: More information will be provided by email with pick up details once approved Description: Provides a Thanksgiving basket that contains a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, dinner rolls, and a dessert

Anyone - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services listed below are accessible to anyone regardless of where they live. Agencies are listed under the county they are physically located in. Agencies are listed under STATEWIDE if they have multiple locations. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. HENNEPIN COUNTY Shiloh Cares Food Shelf/Shiloh Temple International Ministries Address: 1201 West Broadway, Minneapolis 55411 Phone: (612)302-1463 Serves: Open to all Registration: Walk in; first come, first served until gone Fees: None Distribution: 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, November?19th Description:?Free turkey KANABEC COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Soup for the Soul Inc. - Thanksgiving Community Dinner Address: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 536 South Union Street, Mora, MN 55051 Phone: (320)679-2530 Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Individuals and families Intake: Walk in Distribution: 4 pm - 6 pm Monday, November 24th, 2025 Description: Thanksgiving meal for dine-in MCLEOD COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Thanksgiving Community Fellowship Meal?- Saint John Fellowship Hall - Address: 414 Westgate Drive, Winsted, MN 55395 - Phone: (320)485-2522 - Serves: Anyone - Intake: Call or walk in - Distribution: 11 am - 1 pm Thursday November 27 - Description: Sit down traditional Thanksgiving meal MOWER COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Austin Salvation Army - Thanksgiving Meal Address: 409 1st Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912 Phone: (651)370-7962 Serves: Open to all Intake: No pre-registration needed Distribution: Meal available for dine in only 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wednesday, November 26th Description: Provides a cooked Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings OTTER TAIL COUNTY ??Thanksgiving Meals Fergus Falls Salvation Army Address: 622 E Vernon Avenue, MN Phone: (651)789-7922 or (218)739-9692 Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Individuals who are in need of a hot meal for Thanksgiving Intake: Walk in Distribution: 11:30 am - 1 pm, Thursday, November 27th, 2025 Description: Meals include turkey, dressing and the works RAMSEY COUNTY Thanksgiving Baskets Cornerstone Light of Life Church - Thanksgiving Dinner Bag Address: 674 Johnson Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55106 Serves: Open to all - Intake: Walk in to receive a free Thanksgiving dinner bag, while supplies last. Each bag includes essential food items to help households prepare and enjoy a holiday meal. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/673154135104307 Distribution: 4 pm - 6 pm Saturday, November 22, 2025 Description: Provides a free Thanksgiving dinner bag to those in need Thanksgiving Meals Shobi's Table: Gratitude Feast - Address: 105 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55103 - Website:?Facebook Page - Intake: Walk-in Serves: Open to all - Fees: None - Distribution: 4 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, November 26th - Description: Free community meal STATEWIDE Thanksgiving Baskets Fare for All - Thanksgiving Food Package Address: Sites are located in Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, and Wright counties. Visit website for address locations. Phone: (763)450-3860 Serves: Open to all Intake: No pre-registration needed. Visit website for dates and times of locations at each site in the months of October, November, and December. Website is https://www.thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all/schedule/ . Walk-ins are the only preferred method. Distribution: Packages are available for purchase on certain dates at different locations in October, November, and December Fees: $35 per Thanksgiving holiday pack Method of Payment: Cash, credit, debit, or EBT card Description: Provides a Thanksgiving holiday pack which typically contains turkey/meat, other protein items, veggie sides, and dessert for purchase STEARNS COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Overcomers International Fellowship, Inc. Dream Center . Address: 529 16th Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303 . Phone: (320)656-1550 . Serves: Open to all . Intake: Walk in . Distribution: 12 noon on Thursday, November 27th . Description: Providing a Thanksgiving meal STEELE COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Owatonna VFW - Thanksgiving Community Dinner Address:135 Oakdale Street Owatonna MN, 55060 Phone: (507)475-1372 Marleen Serves: Open to all; delivery is only available for the Owatonna area, up to 4 meals per delivery. Intake: Walk in for a meal; if in the Owatonna area can call for a meal to be delivered Fee: Free will donations are encouraged Distribution: 11 am - 1 pm Thursday, November 27th, 2025 Thanksgiving Day Description: Provides a Thanksgiving meal WADENA COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Saint Ann's Parish Center - 35th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal - Address: 514 1st St SE, Wadena, MN 56482 - Phone: - Request Delivered Meal: (218)631-2617 - Volunteer: (218)631-4042 ext. 4 - Serves: Primarily serves residents of Wadena and neighboring counties Eligibility: Open to all - Intake: Individuals who are homebound or unable to attend may call to arrange delivery of a meal before 2pm Wednesday, November 26th - Fee: Free will donations are encouraged, or non-perishable donations to benefit the food shelf - Distribution 11 am - 1 pm Thursday, November 27th - Description: Provides an annual community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, including smoked turkey by The BBQ Smokehouse, turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberries, vegetables, dinner roll, and pumpkin bar WASHINGTON COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Fellowship Church - Thanksgiving Meal Address: 707 Commerce Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Serves: Open to all Registration: Monday, October 20, 2025 - Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Intake: Visit website to reserve a spot for attendees at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-community-thanksgiving-meal-tickets-1761449255139?aff=erelexpmlt. Provide name, address, phone, and email address. Distribution: 12 noon - 3 pm Thursday, November 27 Description: Provides a Thanksgiving meal to anyone in need WRIGHT COUNTY Thanksgiving Meals Annandale United Methodist Church - Community Thanksgiving Dinner - Address: 250 Oak Avenue North Annandale, MN 55302 - Serves: Open to all - Phone: (320)274-5127 - Intake: Walk-in available to everyone; call for delivery available to residents of Annandale and South Haven - Fees: Free; will accept donations to help cover costs - Distribution: 12 noon on Thursday, November 27th - Description: Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, takeout, and delivery are also available. Hope Community - Fourth Annual Buffalo Community Thanksgiving Meal - Address: 206 2nd Avenue NE Buffalo, MN 55313 - Serves: Open to all - Registration: Visit the https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fourth-annual-buffalo-community-thanksgiving-meal-tickets-1799372855649?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse to reserve a spot - Distribution: Thursday, November 27th; doors open at 12 noon, meal served at 12:30 pm - Description: Provides a free traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, green bean casserole, rolls, and pie. Will also provide games and space to visit and spend time together after the meal.

Stearns County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Community Thanksgiving Dinner - Lakes Area Thanksgiving Meal . Address: St. Peter and Paul School, 111 Central Avenue North, Richmond, MN 56368 . Phone: (320)348-4813, voice or text . Email: [email protected] . Serves: Residents of the Chain of Lakes/Rocori area in Richmond . Intake: Call, text, or email to reserve a spot by Friday, November 21st; include contact information and number of people attending . Distribution: 11:30 am - 1 pm Thursday, November 27th . Description: Dine in Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings Faith Feeds .Address: 813 3rd Ave SW St Joseph, MN 56374 .Phone: (320)247-6511 .Email: [email protected] .Serves: Saint Cloud and surrounding suburbs .Intake: Register online https://www.faithfeedsmn.org/ .Distribution: Wednesday, November 26th, 10 am - 12 noon at Faith Feeds HQ, 813 3rd Ave SW, St. Joseph, MN 56374, or 1 pm - 3 pm at Solid Rock Family Church, 301 1st Avenue NE, Sartell, MN 56377 .Description: Ready to heat Thanksgiving meal for pick up, delivery may be available if needed.

Washington County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Washington County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Washington County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Baskets Programs that distribute food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey, other meat, and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). Community Helping Hand - Thanksgiving Basket Program Address: 408 15th Street SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Phone: (651)464-0061 Serves: Residents of Forest Lake School District and Chisago Lake School District including all of Columbus Township, Forest Lake, Lino Lakes, Linwood Township, May Township, New Scandia Township, Wyoming, and parts of East Bethel, Ham Lake, Marine-on-Saint Croix, Stacy, and Wyoming Township Eligibility: Households that meet income guidelines, who have fallen on hard times during the holiday season Registration: Thursday, November 6 - Wednesday, November 19 - Intake: Visit website to register and fill out an online form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwlD5glaDG7Zzo8dUDhkVyJ2kY156dWp0rqNHhISnueyu0_A/viewform. All questions need to be answered on the form. Leaving a blank response will be an immediate denial from the program. Documents: Picture ID, piece of mail with current address, and income verification documents Distribution: More information will be provided by email with pick up details once approved Description: Provides a Thanksgiving basket that contains a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, dinner rolls, and a dessert

Lincoln County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025

Services available to residents of Lincoln County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Lincoln County, that information is noted in the service. Thanksgiving Meals Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a group setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. Ivanhoe VFW - Community Thanksgiving Dinner Address: 116 East Saxon Street, Ivanhoe, MN 56142 Serves: Residents of northern Lincoln County area in the cities of Acro, Ivanhoe, and Hendricks Intake: Walk into the event for dine-in or take-out of a meal Distribution: 11 am - 1 pm Saturday, November 22 Donation: Monetary donations or bringing a non-perishable food item for the food shelf are appreciated Description: Provides a dine-in or take-out Thanksgiving meal