The holidays can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but even more so this year due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some are fortunate enough to fill their table with an indulgent dinner spread, many families in the Los Angeles area are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, a record number of people in Los Angeles are facing food insecurity this 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles area.
Below is a list of all the organizations offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Los Angeles for 2021.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements and instructions, address, and contact information.
This will be the first annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Giveaway event, hosted by DCFS Santa Clarita and Love SCV.
See details below:
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
3pm-7pm
28490 Avenue Stanford
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Each registered family will receive a full Thanksgiving meal along with a $20 grocery gift card to purchase a turkey.
No walk-ins are allowed and everyone must remain in their car and wear a mask.
Cars can begin to line-up no earlier than 2:30pm.
You must register for this event in advance.
Registration Begins: Now
The city of Inglewood (with its sponsor, Pepsi) is hosting a drive-thru turkey giveaway with Snoop Dogg on the grounds of Hollywood Park.
See details below:
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
9am-12pm PST
Hollywood Park, 1001 S. Stadium Drive
This Drive-thru Only event will serve 2,500 Inglewood residents, providing turkeys donated by Don Lee Farms, a bag of sides, and additional items from Pepsi.
This is a drive-thru event. No walk-ups are allowed.
Advance registration is required No later than two days before the event.
Upon registration, attendees will be provided a specific time/window to pick up their turkey and directions regarding how to access the Hollywood Park lot.
Registration Begins: Now
Compton College’s Office of Student Development is giving away one turkey per student. For this giveaway, you must have either a student ID or proof of a fall 2021 schedule to receive the turkey.
See details below:
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
10am-12pm
Lot F
Compton College
Enter on Greenleaf Blvd,
Between Santa Fe and Long Beach, CA
For Compton College students with current student ID or proof of fall 2021 schedule.
One turkey per student while supplies last.
Student must be present.
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Registration Begins: Now
The Rodney King Foundation (along with partners Eradicate the Hate, CTS Lutheran Church, Side Street Project, and My TRIBE Rise) hosts the second annual Thanksgiving Free Turkey and Gift Giveaway.
See details below:
Saturday, November 20, 2021
10am-1pm
CTS Lutheran Church
185 West Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
Each household will receive one turkey or ham, groceries, home essentials, and other gifts. This event is first-come, first-served.
You must register for this event in advance.
Registration Begins: Now
The Office of Assemblymember Cristina Garcia, in partnership with the City of Bell Gardens and LA Food Bank, invites you to attend their Thanksgiving Turkey & Essential Food Drive-Thru Giveaway.
See details below:
Saturday, November 20, 2021
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Bell Gardens John Anson Ford Park
8000 Park Lane
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
The first 1,000 families that register for a time slot for the November 20th event in Bell Gardens Ford Park will receive a turkey.
*Guests must show proof of registration confirmation at the event in order to receive a turkey and food box (while supplies last).
Limit one turkey per car.
*Registrant must be present in order to receive a turkey.
Food boxes will be available for attendees while supplies last.
Please be mindful due to safety precautions, this is a drive-thru event,
*With anticipated traffic challenges, please attend during your registered time slot.
Limited capacity drive-thru event, based on registration, while supplies last.
You must register for this event in advance.
Registration Begins: Now
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact rida.hamida@asm.ca.gov or call (562) 861-5803.
Residents of the High Desert can register for The Great Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive-Thru Giveaway hosted by the Victor Valley Rescue Mission.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
10am-12pm PST
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
14800 7th St,
Victorville, CA 92395-4024
The Victor Valley Rescue Mission is giving away turkeys to families with proof of residency in Adelanto, Victorville, Barstow, Helendale, Oro Grande, or Apple Valley while High Desert Second Chance is simultaneously giving away turkeys to families from Hesperia, Lucerne, Oak Hills, Phelan, and Pinon Hills.
Pre-qualified families of two or more can register to attend this contactless private event.
You must register for this event in advance.
Registration Begins: Now
The Azalea Regional Shopping Center is giving away vouchers for a free turkey.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
4:00 – 6:00 PM PST
Azalea Shopping Center
4635 Firestone Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
The giveaway is held at the shopping center.
The Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc. is giving out over 100 turkeys along with food boxes, clothing, and music. The organization will also hold a free community Thanksgiving dinner on the afternoon of November 20 from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm.
See details of the Turkey giveaway below:
Saturday, November 20, 2021
10am-12pm PST
9085 California Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
Over 100 turkeys along with food boxes and clothing will be given away.
You must register for this event in advance.
Bresee Youth Center’s annual turkey giveaway distribution serves meal bags to our community in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Monday, November 22, 2021
11:00 am – 3:00 pm PST
184 S. Bimini Place
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Bresee Youth Center’s annual turkey giveaway distribution serves meal bags to our community in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
You must register for this event in advance.
For more information, call (213)387-2822 ext.113.
Plaza La Alameda shopping center will be hosting their annual turkey giveaway, where every attendee receives a voucher for a free turkey.
See Details Below:
Monday, November 15, 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 pm PST
2140 Florence Ave.
Walnut Park, CA 90255
Walk up turkey event!
First come, first serve.
One Turkey per family.
The line will begin forming 30 minutes before the event.
For more information, call (213)387-2822 ext.113.
Sources: Mommypoppins,
We hope this guide on all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinner in Los Angeles this year was helpful.
We will continue to update this post as more opportunities for free Thanksgiving dinner in Los Angeles are announced.
Stay tuned to our blog because we will be releasing our list of Christmas Assistance Programs in Los Angeles for 2021 very soon!
The holidays can easily become a financial burden for many low-income families living in Los Angeles. Our goal is to help you navigate these difficult times and achieve financial security.
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How to Apply for California P-EBT
California P-EBT Extension for 2020/2021
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CalFresh Income Limits for 2021
May 2021 California Extra Allotment
Los Angeles County DPSS Guide
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