The holidays are a financially stressful time for many Pennsylvania households, but even more so this year due to inflation and rising food costs. In fact, a record number of Pennsylvania households are facing food insecurity this 2023 holiday season. For those who are barely meeting their basic needs, the holiday season is a harsh reminder of how little support is provided to low-income households. Fortunately, there are a variety of programs and organizations that offer free Thanksgiving dinner in Pennsylvania for 2023.
To help relieve some of your holiday stress, we have put together a list of all the organizations and programs offering holiday food assistance and free Thanksgiving dinner in Pennsylvania for 2023.
To qualify for the Thanksgiving Food Assistance Programs you must be a low-income, a Pennsylvania resident and meet the organization’s requirements.
For a list of all the Free Thanksgiving Food Assistance available in Pennsylvania, including registration and contact information, then continue reading below.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Pennsylvania for 2023
Below is a list of all the organizations offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Pennsylvania for 2023.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements, date, time and location information.
Salvation Army of Venango County Thanksgiving Meal
The Salvation Army of Venango County in Western Pennsylvania will be hosting their free Thanksgiving Meal for 2023.
They will be providing a hot Thanksgiving meal for those individuals and families in-need this holiday season.
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
12:00PM – 12:45PM
Event Location
217 Sycamore Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Event Registration
For more information, visit their website.
American Rescue Workers Thanksgiving Day Dinner
The American Rescue Workers of Williamsport, PA will be providing a free Thanksgiving Day take-out dinner to families this 2023 holiday season.
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 23, 2023
11:00AM – 2:00PM
Event Location
643 Elmira Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Event Registration
For more information, please email blaynel@arwwilliamsport.org or visit their website.
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
The Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, PA will be giving away free Thanksgiving meals for 2023.
For delivery, you must live within a 5-mile radius of the church and call to register by November 17th.
Please find event and registration information below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 23, 2023
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Event Location
3104 West Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Event Registration
For more information, please call (412) 531-9363 or visit their website.
Bright Side Baptist Church Free Thanksgiving Meal
The Bright Side Baptist Church in Lancaster, PA will be providing free Thanksgiving meals to community members.
The free Thanksgiving Meal is for dine-in only.
For delivery for sick or homebound members, please call to register by November 18th.
Please find event and registration information below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 23, 2023
11:00AM – 2:00PM
Event Location
515 Hershey Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
Event Registration
For more information, please call (717) 295-9431 or visit their website.
Mercy Center for Women Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Mercy Center for Women will host its 3rd annual Thanksgiving luncheon event.
The dinner will include homemade soup, turkey sandwiches and cookies.
Attendees will also receive “blessing bags” filled with personal care products, socks and gift cards.
Please find event and registration information below:
Event Date & Time
Saturday, November 18, 2023
10:00AM – 1:00PM
Event Location
Erie City Mission
1017 French Street
Erie, PA 16501
Event Registration
For more information, please email Jennie Hagerty at jhagerty@mcwerie.org.
Erie City Mission Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
The Erie City Mission will be giving away their annual Thanksgiving baskets this 2023 holiday season.
No reservations are required to receive a basket. They will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Wedneday, November 22, 2023
11:30AM – 1:00PM
Event Location
Erie City Mission
1017 French Street
Erie, PA 16501
Event Registration
For more information, please email visit their website.
Free Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway
Motivated Community Resource Center is hosting its free annual Thanksgiving food giveaway for 2023.
Each year, they distribute Thanksgiving baskets to over 100 families in the West Philadelphia area on a first come, first served basis.
Each basket will include all of the Thanksgiving trimmings, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn bread, and much more.
Please find event and registration information below:
Event Date & Time
Saturday, November 13, 2023
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Event Location
Motivated Community Resource Center
5646 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Event Registration
For more information and to register, visit their event page.
Chosen 300 Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway – 2023
Chosen 300 Ministries is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway for 2023. They will be distributing free turkeys and supplies for making a Thanksgiving family meal.
Please find event and registration information below:
Event Date & Time
November 2023
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Event Location
1116 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
3959 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Event Registration
For more information, please call (215) 765-9807 or visit their website.
Free Thanksgiving Food for Families In Need
Open Arms Home Care is hosting their first annual Thanksgiving food drive for Philadelphia families in-need this 2023 holiday season.
To receive free thanksgiving food items, you must pre-register.
Please find event and registration information below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 16, 2023
11:00AM – 1:00PM
Event Location
4346 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Event Registration
For more information, please email Marketing@openarmshc.org or call 267-831-4618.
Free Turkey Giveaway in Pennsylvania for 2023
There are several organizations that are hosting free turkey giveaways in Pennsylvania for the 2023 holiday season. Their goal is to provide families in-need with groceries and food items for their own Thanksgiving meal.
Here are some of the organizations in Pennsylvania that are offering free turkeys this year:
- United Way 211
- Local Food Pantries
- Local Charities & Non-profits
- Religious Organizations
- Meals on Wheels
- Local Shelters
- Salvation Army
- Feeding America
- Local Grocery Stores (BJ’s Wholesale, Weis, ShopRite, etc.)
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Pennsylvania for 2023
We hope this guide all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinner in Pennsylvania for 2023 was helpful to you.
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