The holidays can be financially stressful for anyone, but even more so this year due to inflation and the rising cost of food. While some are fortunate enough to fill their table with an indulgent dinner spread, many families in the Philadelphia area struggle to make ends meet. A record number of people in Philadelphia face food insecurity this holiday season. For those 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 a free Thanksgiving dinner in Philadelphia, including free turkeys.
To help relieve some of your holiday stress, we have put together a list of all the nonprofit organizations offering holiday food assistance and free Thanksgiving dinner, Turkeys, and other food giveaways in the Philadelphia area for 2023.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Philadelphia, including Turkey Giveaways (2023 Guide)
Below is a list of all the organizations offering a Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Philadelphia for 2023.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements and instructions, address, and contact information.
Rock Ministries Philadelphia – Thanksgiving Dinner
When:
Thursday, November 23, 2023
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where:
Rock Ministries of Philadelphia
2755 Kensington Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19134
Event Details:
Rock Ministries, located at 2755 Kensington Ave., will serve food from 11 am to 5 p.m.
Tyrese Maxey Foundation Holiday Turkey Giveaway
When:
Saturday, November 11, 2023
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Where:
George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science
1600 West Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Event Details:
The Tyrese Maxey Foundation Annual Holiday Turkey Giveaway is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Meal & Turkey Giveaway for 1,000 Philadelphia families facing food disparity.
Partnering with organizations like DTLR, the Philadelphia 76ers, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, and the Black Farmers’ Association, TMF aims to alleviate the financial burden on these families during this time.
Register to receive a Thanksgiving turkey, fresh produce and dinner sides (feeds 6-8).
For more information on the TMF Holiday Giveback Turkey Giveaway, visit www.tyresemaxey.com.
You must register to receive a Thanksgiving Turkey and dinner sides.
Register online for the event here.
Philadelphia Operation Turkey 2023
When:
Thursday, November 23, 2023
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
The Common Place
5736 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Event Details:
Operation Turkey feeds and clothes the homeless and less fortunate in Philadelphia and over 20 other cities nationwide on Thanksgiving Day.
Visit their website here to submit your request for a Free Thanksgiving Meal for 2023.
Philadelphia Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon – 2023
The Conquerors Community Development Corporation (CCDC) is offering free Thanksgiving meals to eligible individuals in Philadelphia.
When:
Saturday, November 18, 2023
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where:
5220 Whitby Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Event Details:
For more information on the Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon contact them via email at ccdcsuccess@gmail.com.
Prevention Point Philadelphia – Thanksgiving Meals Distribution
When:
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Where:
2913-15 Kensington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Event Details:
Prevention Point Philadelphia was happy to provide Thanksgiving meals — frozen turkeys with fixings — to 50 households in our neighborhood on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Conquerors Community Development Corporation
When:
Saturday, November 18, 2023
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where:
5220 Whitby Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Event Details:
The organization hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner style luncheon for the seniors in the neighborhood, in partnership with the United Block Captains Association (UBCA) and Victory Christian Center.
Eligibility: Residents of West and Southwest Philadelphia 55 years and older
Holiday Food Assistance Programs in Philadelphia
We hope this guide on all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinners in Philadelphia this year was helpful.
We will continue to update this post as more opportunities for free Thanksgiving dinners in Philadelphia are announced.
Be sure to check out our list of Free Christmas Assistance in Pennsylvania for 2023!
The holidays can easily become a financial burden for many low-income families living in Philadelphia.
We aim to help you navigate these difficult times and achieve financial security.
With that said, we would love to hear from you! Let us know in the comments if you found this information helpful and would like more articles like this!
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Philadelphia Summary
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Questions?
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