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Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
2025 Thanksgiving resources by county
Brown County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Scott County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Traverse County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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.
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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.
Le Sueur County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Kandiyohi County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Dodge County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Morrison County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Chippewa County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Lake County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Rice County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed when it becomes available.
Red Lake County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Wabasha County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Mille Lacs County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Becker County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Polk County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Mahnomen County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Carlton County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Pipestone County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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.
Big Stone County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Murray County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Lac qui Parle County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Jackson County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Isanti County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Martin County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Cook County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Redwood County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Roseau County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Goodhue County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Nobles County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Renville County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Blue Earth County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Swift County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Rock County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Pine County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Norman County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Olmsted County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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.
Nicollet County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Faribault County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Cottonwood County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Yellow Medicine County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Todd County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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.
Wadena County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Benton County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Grant County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
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
Marshall County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Meeker County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Otter Tail County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Pennington County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Pope County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Sibley County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Stevens County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Douglas County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Steele County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Waseca County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Watonwan County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
Wilkin County - Holiday Information - Thanksgiving Programs - Statewide 2025
Information will be listed here when it becomes available.
