The Signal Cleveland Thanksgiving guide connects Greater Cleveland residents with free Thanksgiving meals, turkey giveaways, food pantries and volunteer opportunities. Do you know of a community Thanksgiving event we should include? Let us know here.

Nov. 15

Turkey & Ham Giveaway

  • Time: 3 p.m. until supplies run out
  • Location: Atir’s Catering, 4533 Warner Road, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 18
  • Details: Temple Servants Organization (TSO) will distribute a free turkey or ham per household. For more information, contact Rita at 216-312-7187.

Nov. 17

Community Thanksgiving Buffet

  • Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
  • Location:  St. Aloysius Hall, 10932 St. Clair Ave., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 1
  • Details: A sit down, Thanksgiving dinner will be served.

Nov. 19

Thankful for ALL Holiday Dinner

  • Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
  • Location: Friendly Inn Settlement, 2386 Unwin Road, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 16
  • Details: The Cleveland Cavaliers invite the community to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. There will also be crafts, a photo booth, mascots and more. You must RSVP to attend. To register, stop by the Friendly Inn front desk. For more information, contact Johnny at 216-431-7656.

Nov. 21

Free Thanksgiving Feast

  • Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Location: The old VFW Hall, 11917 Lorain Ave., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 22
  • Details: A free Thanksgiving meal will be provided for those in need. This event will also include a clothing drive, while supplies last.
  • Volunteers needed: Volunteers for the event and donations are welcome. Volunteers are also needed to provide transportation for attendees. For more information, contact Tammy at 216-323-0375.

Turkey Giveaway at Earle B. Turner Recreation Center

  • Time: 1- 5 p.m.
  • Location: Earle B. Turner Recreation Center, 11300 Miles Ave., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 50  
  • Details: Turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Thanksgiving Heroes Meal Kit Distribution

  • Time: Delivery is at 2:30 p.m. 
  • Location: N/A
  • Details: Nominate a family that lives in western Cuyahoga County or Lorain County to receive a meal kit or volunteer to deliver kits to families. For more information, click here.

One Table, One Community 1,000 Turkey Giveaway (Care Alliance)

  • Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (while supplies last)
  • Locations:
    • Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus, 2900 Community College Blvd., 🚎 RTA Bus Routes 8 & 15, Rapid Red Line
    • Esperanza, 3104 W. 25th St., 4th floor, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 45
    • Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), 8120 Kinsman Road, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 14-14A
  • Details: Provides free Thanksgiving meal kits, including frozen turkey, produce, pantry staples and sides, for households of four to six people. Online registration is required to select a pickup location. To register, click here. 

Thanksgiving Community Meal and Food Box Distribution

  • Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Location: Calvary Congregational Church, 4424 Lee Road, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 40
  • Details:  Hosted by Calvary Congregational Church and Motivated and Empowered,  a sit-down Thanksgiving meal and food boxes will be provided. For more information, contact 216-925-5072.
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Nov. 23

300 Turkey Giveaway at Miles Supermarket

  • Time: 1 p.m. (until gone)
  • Location: Miles Supermarket, 4127 E. 131st St., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 50
  • Details: A total of 300 turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact 216-283-4171.

Nov. 24

Catholic Diocese Pantry & Turkey Giveaway

  • Time: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: Fatima Family Center, 6600 Lexington Ave., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 9
  • Details: Free turkeys and pantry items will be distributed while supplies last.

TownHall Feed the Need

  • Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Location: TownHall, 1909 West 25th St., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 22, 45, 51-51A & Red Line
  • Details: Free turkey dinners will be served.

Nov. 25

Catholic Charities Bishop Cosgrove Center

  • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m..
  • Location: 1736 Superior Ave., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 3
  • Details: A sit-down Thanksgiving dinner will be served.

Catholic Charities St. Augustine Hunger Center

  • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: 2346 W.14th St., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 78
  • Details: A sit-down Thanksgiving dinner will be served.

Refuge Cleveland Community Dinner

  • Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Location: Refuge Cleveland, 4505 Broadview Road, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 53-53A
  • Details: A sit-down Thanksgiving dinner will be served.

Free Holiday Meal To-Go

  • Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
  • Location: Third Federal Headquarters parking lot, 7100 Aetna Road, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 16
  • Details: Vehicles enter through the lot. A to-go Thanksgiving dinner will be provided. Pedestrians may use the walk-up gate and door. Directional signs will be posted.

“Giving is reminding another human that they matter and they are not forgotten. Their circumstances do not determine their worth.”

Nia Holland, founder and CEO of Rise & Rebuild Foundation

Nov. 26

Mary Queen of Peace Sit-Down Dinner

  • Time: Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Location: Mary Queen of Peace, 4423 Pearl Road, 🚎 RTA Bus Route 51-51A
  • Details:  A sit-down Thanksgiving meal will be provided in the cafeteria. 

Rise and Rebuild: 200+ Turkey Giveaway

  • Date & Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (first-come, first-served while supplies last)
  • Location: Stella Walsh Recreation Center, 7245 Broadway Ave., 🚎 RTA Bus Route 16, 19-19A-19B
  • Details: This event includes distribution of turkeys, clothes, diapers, health screenings and more. Organized by Nia Holland, founder of Rise and Rebuild Foundation. For more information, contact 216-307-6935.

“Giving is reminding another human that they matter and they are not forgotten,” Holland said. “Their circumstances do not determine their worth.”

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