The holidays can be a financially stressful time 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 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 a 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.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Los Angeles, including Turkey Giveaways [2022 Guide]
Below is a list of all the organizations offering a Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Los Angeles for 2022.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements and instructions, address, and contact information.
DCFS Santa Clarita & Love SCV — Santa Clarita
This will be the first annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Giveaway event, hosted by DCFS Santa Clarita and Love SCV.
See details below:
Date
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time
3pm-7pm
Address
28490 Avenue Stanford
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Details
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 Date
Registration Begins: Now
The City of Inglewood Turkey Giveaway – Inglewood
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:
Date
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Time
9am-12pm PST
Address
Hollywood Park, 1001 S. Stadium Drive
Details
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 Date
Registration Begins: Now
Compton College Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway — Compton
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:
Date
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Time
10am-12pm
Address
Lot F
Compton College
Enter on Greenleaf Blvd,
Between Santa Fe and Long Beach, CA
Details
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 Date
Registration Begins: Now
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.
The Rodney King Foundation — Altadena
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:
Date
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Time
10am-1pm
Address
CTS Lutheran Church
185 West Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
Details
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 Date
Registration Begins: Now
City of Bell Gardens and LA Food Bank — Bell Gardens
The Office of Assembly member 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:
Date
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Time
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Address
Bell Gardens John Anson Ford Park
8000 Park Lane
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Details
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 Date
Registration Begins: Now
Contact Information
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call (562) 861-5803.
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].
Victor Valley Rescue Mission Turkey Drive-Thru — Victorville
Residents of the High Desert can register for The Great Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive-Thru Giveaway hosted by the Victor Valley Rescue Mission.
Date
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Time
10am-12pm PST
Address
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
14800 7th St,
Victorville, CA 92395-4024
Details
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 Date
Registration Begins: Now
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.
Azalea Regional Shopping Center Giveaway — South Gate
The Azalea Regional Shopping Center is giving away vouchers for a free turkey.
Date
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time
4:00 – 6:00 PM PST
Address
Azalea Shopping Center
4635 Firestone Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
Details
The giveaway is held at the shopping center.
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Inc. — Riverside
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:
Date
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Time
10am-12pm PST
Address
9085 California Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
Details
Over 100 turkeys along with food boxes and clothing will be given away.
- Food Boxes
- Clothing
- Music
- 1 Turkey per Car while supplies last
You must register for this event in advance.
Registration Date
Bresee Youth Center — Mid-Wilshire
Bresee Youth Center’s annual turkey giveaway distribution serves meal bags to our community in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Date
Monday, November 22, 2021
Time
11:00 am – 3:00 pm PST
Address
184 S. Bimini Place
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Details
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.
Registration Date
For more information, call (213)387-2822 ext.113.
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.
Plaza La Alameda Shopping Center Turkey Giveaway — Walnut Park
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:
Date
Monday, November 15, 2021
Time
4:00 PM – 6:00 pm PST
Address
2140 Florence Ave.
Walnut Park, CA 90255
Details
Walk up turkey event!
First come, first serve.
One Turkey per family.
The line will begin forming 30 minutes before the event.
Registration Date
For more information, call (213)387-2822 ext.113.
Sources: Mommypoppins
Holiday Food Assistance Programs in Los Angeles
We hope this guide on all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinners in Los Angeles this year was helpful.
We will continue to update this post as more opportunities for free Thanksgiving dinners 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 2022 very soon!
The holidays can easily become a financial burden for many low-income families living in Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles Summary
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Want to know about Free Christmas Toys, Gifts, and Food available for the 2022 holiday season? Check out our Free Christmas Assistance in California for 2022 Guide.
Questions?
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