The holidays are a financially stressful time for many California households. However, this year is even more stressful because of rising food costs caused by inflation. In fact, a record number of California households are facing food insecurity this 2022 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 California for 2022.
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 California.
To qualify for a Thanksgiving Food Assistance Programs you must be a low-income, a California resident and meet the program/organization’s requirements.
For a list of all the Free Thanksgiving Food Assistance available in California, including free turkeys, hot meals and Thanksgiving dinner, then continue reading below.
We will provide you with event details, date, location and registration information for each program.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in California for 2022
Below is a list of all the organizations offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner in California for 2022.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements, date, time and location information.
Free Thanksgiving Buffet
Hue Gatherings Church is hosting their annual free Thanksgiving Buffet for the Santa Clara Community.
You can expect a delicious thanksgiving meal, chocolate fondue, games and fun. There will also be Thanksgiving trivia, word cloud and a photo booth.
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Starts at 12:00PM
Event Location
2670 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Join Pray Pittsburg Churches, Taco and Co and Team Jesus for their annual Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner.
Every year, they come together to support the community through a free Thanksgiving Dinner and Food Box distribution as well as clothes.
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
5:00PM – 7:00PM
Event Location
1005 Center Drive
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
20th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration
Two Star Market has partnered with the Oakland community to bring a joyous Thanksgiving celebration and meal for all.
In 2021, they served over 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to the local community.
This year, they want to commemorate the 20th year of serving the community in a BIG way!
They will have live music, free performances, giveaways and much more.
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Event Location
2020 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
Free Thanksgiving Potluck
Redeemed Life Church is hosting their annual Thanksgiving for All Potluck for the 2022 holiday season.
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
5:00PM – 8:00PM
Event Location
Redeemed Life Church
405 N Azusa Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
28th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
St. Bernardine Medical Center will be hosting its 28th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Each year, Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center welcomes hundreds of community members to celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional holiday meal.
This is a drive-thru event. Recipients will be able to stay in their vehicles and drive through their Family Focus Center and volunteers will help load Thanksgiving Meals into their cars.
For individuals with no vehicle, a separate line will form in front of The Family Focus Center on “E” Street.
The Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Includes:
- Live DJ
- Festive drive thru-experience
- Be greeted by our St. Bernardine Medical Center Staff
- Traditional Hot Thanksgiving Meals will provided
- Non-Perishable Groceries will be provided (while supplies last)
- Flu shots available for anyone 18 years and older
- Family Fun Activity Kits (while supplies last)
Please find event information below:
Event Date & Time
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
4:00PM – 6:00PM
Event Location
Family Focus Center
1931 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
For more information, please call 909-881-4535 or 909-881-5597.
11th Annual Eat & Be Well Free Thanksgiving Event
Project Boon is hosting their 11th Annual Eat & Be Well Free Thanksgiving Event for the local community.
They will be serving warm Thanksgiving meals to the community, as well as, handing out whole uncooked turkeys and sides needed for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Their goal is to provide 800 meals to the community and 300 underserved families with turkeys and groceries!
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Event Location
Cypress Neighborhood Center
8380 Cypress Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
For questions or more information, please email [email protected].
2022 Gobble Gobble Give Thanksgiving Event
Gobble Gobble Give is coming to LA Crenshaw District for the 2022 holiday season.
Volunteers that fill cars with free Thanksgiving meals and care packages for those in-need.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
9:00AM – 1:00PM
Event Location
Consolidated Board of Realtist
3725 Don Felipe Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
COA Free Food Distribution
The Community Outreach Alliance is hosting their Free Food Distribution in San Clemente, CA.
If you are in need of groceries or any other food items for the holiday season, please stop by their free food distribution event.
There is no ID need to receive free food.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Monday, November 28, 2022
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Event Location
Baha’is of San Clemente
3316 Avenida Del Presidente
San Clemente, CA 92672
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
Free Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center is hosting their annual Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Distribution.
Come join them on November 22nd from 1pm to 3pm for a free Hot Thanksgiving Dinner in Leimert Park Village.
They will be providing 200 families with free donations including infant care items, hygiene kits, blankets, toys, groceries and supermarket gift cards.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Event Location
Leimert Park Plaza
4395 Leimert Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
For questions or more information, please call (213) 300-0080.
7th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s that time of year again – celebrate Thanksgiving in Skidrow at the 7th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
This years theme is “Soul Food Thanksgiving”. They will be serving a grab and go holiday dinner for those in-need.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Event Location
San Julian Park
312 East 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
For questions or more information, please email [email protected].
Free Thanksgiving Food Distribution
The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles is hosting their Week of Gratitude and Free Thanksgiving Food Distribution for the 2022 holiday season.
There is no pre-registration required. Everything is first come, first serve!
There is a maximum of one family style meal and produce box per household.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Monday, November 21, 2022
3:00PM – 6:00PM
Event Location
Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club
1339 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Event Registration
For more information, visit their Eventbrite page.
2022 Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Skid Row
Project Serenity is teaming up with Gifted Culture to host their Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Skid Row.
They will be giving away 150 plates of free Thanksgiving meals throughout Skid Row in Los Angeles, CA.
The Free Thanksgiving Dinner will include:
- Turkey
- Mac & Cheese
- Stuffing
- Dinner Roll
- Water
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Event Location
Skid Row
San Julian Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
10th Annual Free Thanksgiving Brunch
Fathers and Mothers Who Care is hosting a free Thanksgiving Brunch for those in the Los Angeles community this 2022 holiday season.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Event Location
11502 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
Free Thanksgiving Meal in Paso Robles
Join us for the Annual Free Thanksgiving Meal for Pasta Robles. This 2022 holiday season, they will serve over 1,500 men, women, and children a traditional Thanksgiving meal at no cost.
This event is made possible through the generosity of caring individuals, students, organizations, churches and businesses.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Event Location
Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
For questions or more information, email [email protected].
Free Thanksgiving Meal in Paso Robles
Join us for the Annual Free Thanksgiving Meal for Pasta Robles. This 2022 holiday season, they will serve over 1,500 men, women, and children a traditional Thanksgiving meal at no cost.
This event is made possible through the generosity of caring individuals, students, organizations, churches and businesses.
Please find event information and registration below:
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Event Location
Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Event Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite page.
For questions or more information, email [email protected].
We Give Thanks Free Thanksgiving Dinner
We Give Thanks is hosting their annual free Thanksgiving Meal at the Honda Center on Thanksgiving Day 2022.
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Event Location
Honda Center
2695 E Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
Event Registration
To learn more, visit their website.
4th Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Feast at Anaheim Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Sweet Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Feast is a FREE dinner for the homeless or those who are in need of a hot meal in the community.
Our guests are served a “sit down style” Thanksgiving Dinner with all of the fixings.
This meal is served to the guest by a server bringing the food to their table.
While guests enjoy their meal, they are entertained by local musicians, including a local DJ and a Mariachi Youth Group.
We have a Kid’s Korner set up with a face painter, a balloonist, a cookie decorating station, a craft station, a cotton candy, and a popcorn machine.
The Coffee Company will set up and provide guests with beverages as well.
Event Date & Time
Friday, November 25, 2022
Starts at 12:00PM
Event Location
900 S Sunkist Street
Anaheim, CA, 92806
Event Registration
Please call Jason at 949-200-2582
Calvary Chapel Open Door Thanksgiving Dinner at La Palma Park
Don’t spend thanksgiving day alone; come and join us for a special thanksgiving day at La Palma Park.
Event Date & Time
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Starts at 12:00PM
Event Location
1151 N La Palma Pkwy
Anaheim, CA 92801
Event Registration
Please call 714-776-7833 or email [email protected].
Salvation Army Southern California Holiday Meals
The Salvation Army Southern California Division is offering holiday food assistance for Thanksgiving 2022.
They can provide you with a Thanksgiving meal for yourself and your family this holiday season.
To learn more and find out how to receive assistance, visit their website.
Free Turkey Giveaway in California for 2022
There are several organizations that are hosting free turkey giveaways in California for the 2022 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 California 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 Turkey in Camp Pendleton, CA
Date: Monday, November 21, 2022
Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Free Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway in Torrance, CA
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Event Details: Join Senator Steven Bradford for the 2022 Drive-Thru Boxed Food and Turkey Giveaway!
Food will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Each Vehicle will receive the following:
- One (1) box of packaged food; and
- One (1) frozen turkey or pork roast
Free Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway in Richmond, CA
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Event Details: Join the Bay Area Rescue Mission for the 2022 Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway!
Their goal is to give away 500 turkeys this 2022 holiday season.
You must pre-register in order to receive a free turkey.
Free Turkey Giveaway & Thanksgiving Food in Lancaster, CA
Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Time: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Event Details: Join Kingdom Builders and One Love Food Ministry for the 2022 Turkey & Thanksgiving Food Giveaway!
All food will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. One turkey per household.
You must pre-register in order to receive a free turkey.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in California for 2022
We hope this guide all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinner in California for 2022 was helpful to you.
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- Anaheim – Free Turkeys & Hot Thanksgiving Meals for 2022
- Los Angeles – Free Thanksgiving Dinner for 2022
- Sacramento – Free Turkey Giveaways & Thanksgiving Dinner for 2022
- San Diego – Free Turkey & Thanksgiving Dinner for 2022
- Fresno – Free Turkey Giveaways & Thanksgiving Dinner for 2022
- San Jose – Free Thanksgiving Dinner & Turkey for 2022
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