We’re building the Signal Cleveland Giving Guide for 2025, a list of impactful ways to contribute to local causes and organizations this holiday season. Whether you’re in need of a free Thanksgiving meal or looking to donate your time and resources, or a combination of both, join us in making this holiday season a bountiful one for everyone.

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November 27

Thanksgiving Dinner & Gratitude Event

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Where: New Mount Zion (NMZ) Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1508 East 71st
  • Details: The NMZ youth ministry and congregation will be serving a Thanksgiving dinner. Dine-in or take out will be available. Fore more information, contact Shalonda Overton at 216-855-1197.

New Birth Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 11115 Kinsman Rd.
  • Details: Thanksgiving dinner will be served.

St. Augustine Hunger Center

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Where: St. Augustine Hunger Center, 1400 Howard Ave.
  • Details: Free, in-person Thanksgiving meals. You can request to receive a home-delivered meal by calling 216-377-3725. You will be asked to provide your name, phone number, address and number of meals requested. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and distribute meals. For more information, click here.

Mary Queen of Peace

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 27, from noon to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Mary Queen of Peace, 4423 Pearl Rd.
  • Details: A free, sit-down Thanksgiving dinner will be served in the cafeteria. For those who are unable to travel, limited delivery options will be offered. For more information, contact 216-749-2323.
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St. Boniface

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 27, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Where: St. Boniface, 3545 West 54th St.
  • Details: Free, in-person Thanksgiving meal.

A Seat At Our Table

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 27, from noon to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Project Lift Services, 4415 Euclid Ave., Suite 202
  • Details: Thanksgiving Dinner will be reserved. Call 216-465-2000 for questions or to RSVP.

November 29

Community Hot Meal

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Willson United Methodist Church, 9226 St. Clair Ave.
  • Details: Hand Up Ministries has partnered with Willson UMC and the United Women In Faith to offer a free, hot meal. Take-out only.

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