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As Thanksgiving approaches, many Atlanta families are feeling the pinch of rising costs and financial strain. Thankfully, local organizations, churches, and community groups are stepping up to ensure everyone can enjoy a holiday meal. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, here’s a list of places offering free Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and food boxes in the Atlanta area:

1. Wade Walker YMCA, Stone Mountain

  • Event: Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
  • Date: Mon, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. (while supplies last)
  • Details: Food boxes distributed by YMCA and Stone Mountain Police.
  • More Info: YMCA Atlanta

2. Samson Health and Fitness Center, Stonecrest

  • Event: The King’s Table Turkey Day Giveaway
  • Date: Thurs, Nov. 20, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
  • Details: Drive-thru distribution of over 3,000 turkeys.
  • More Info: New Birth

3. Free Chapel Campuses (Multiple Locations)

  • Event: Free Chapel Chicken Giveaway
  • Date: Thurs, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. (while supplies last)
  • Details: Forty-pound boxes of fresh chicken available on a first-come basis.
  • More Info: Free Chapel

4. J.P. Moseley Park, Stockbridge

  • Event: Henry County Community Food Box Giveaway
  • Date: Fri, Nov. 21, 8 a.m. (while supplies last)
  • Details: Drive-thru food box giveaway open to all.
  • More Info: Henry County

5. Caring for Others Headquarters, Atlanta

  • Event: Comfort and Care Harvest Distribution
  • Date: Sat, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Details: Poultry, produce, comforters, and essential goods distributed. RSVP requested.
  • More Info: Caring for Others

6. World Changers Church, College Park

  • Event: Annual Feeding Families
  • Date: Sat, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Details: Free frozen turkey and traditional sides. Early arrival encouraged.
  • More Info: World Changers

7. Stockbridge Amphitheater Parking Lot

  • Event: City of Stockbridge Turkey Giveaway
  • Date: Sat, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. (while supplies last)
  • Details: First-come turkey giveaway for the community.
  • More Info: City of Stockbridge

8. New Testament Worldwide Gospel Ministries, Rex

  • Event: Seventh Annual Turkey Drive
  • Date: Sat, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Details: Over 2,000 turkeys, produce, and essential groceries distributed.
  • More Info: NTWGM

9. The Villages at Carver YMCA, Atlanta

  • Event: Turkey and Trimmings Giveaway
  • Date: Sat, Nov. 22, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Details: Turkeys and sides distributed by Making a Better Me Inc.
  • More Info: YMCA Atlanta

10. Cascade United Methodist Church, Atlanta

  • Event: Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
  • Date: Mon, Nov. 24, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Details: Thanksgiving baskets for over 2,000 families. No registration required.
  • More Info: Cascade UMC

11. Hosea Helps Headquarters, Atlanta

  • Event: Annual Thanksgiving Day Event
  • Date: Thurs, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Details: Full Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and trimmings provided.
  • More Info: Hosea Helps

This Thanksgiving, let’s come together as a community to ensure no one goes without a meal. For more details on these events, visit the respective websites or contact the organizers directly.

Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Meals in Atlanta was originally published on majicatl.com