Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Georgia [2019 Guide]
The holidays can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but especially for those who are barely meeting their basic needs. Fortunately, there are a variety of programs that offer free Thanksgiving dinner in Georgia.
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 in Georgia.
To qualify for the Thanksgiving Food Assistance Programs you must be a low-income, Georgia resident and meet the organization’s requirements.
For a list of all the Free Thanksgiving Food Assistance available in Georgia including registration and contact information, keep reading below.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Georgia [2019 Guide]
Below is a list of all the organizations offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Georgia this year.
We provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements and instructions, address and contact information.
StreetWise Thanksgiving Meal Box
Nonprofit organization, StreetWise hosts their annual “Thanksgiving Gathering” event. Those who attend will receive:
- Each family will receive a free Thanksgiving Take-Home Meal box
- Family program and messages of hope
Date
Saturday, November 23rd 2019
Time
8:30am-4:00pm
Address
1770 Cedars Road
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045
You must register for this event in advance. Use the contact information provided below to call and register for the event.
Contact Information
Call StreetWise at:
Phone Number
678-985-9952 or 678-985-9915
Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:15AM – 2PM
Georgia Salvation Army Thanksgiving Food Assistance
Every year, the Georgia Salvation Army helps to feed thousands of hungry children and families during the holiday season. The Salvation Army Georgia Division hosts a Thanksgiving Drive that provides children and families with a nutritious Thanksgiving meal.
Free Thanksgiving Food Assistance
If you would like to register to receive food assistance this Thanksgiving, please contact your local Georgia Salvation Army office. Click here to find an office near you.
Contact the Georgia Salvation Army
If you need additional help, contact the Georgia Salvation Army Headquarters using the information provided below.
Address
1000 Center Place
Norcross, GA 30093
Phone Number
(770) 441-6200
Website
https://salvationarmygeorgia.org/
Buckhead Christian Ministry Thanksgiving Food Assistance
Nonprofit organization, Buckhead Christian Ministry gives out gift cards to families that need help purchasing a turkey or fixings for their Thanksgiving meal.
You must register for assistance in advance. To register, please visit the Buckhead Christian Ministry at the address below.
Address
The Murray Building
2847 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
For more information call the BCM helpline at 404-239-0038. They are available Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm and Thursday 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
North Fulton Community Charity Thanksgiving Food Program
Nonprofit organization, North Fulton Community Charities provides a Thanksgiving Food program that serves nearly 500 families with groceries for their holiday meal. Each family receives:
- Bags of Non-Perishable Groceries
- One (1) Frozen Turkey
- Grocery Store Gift Card
Date
Sunday, November 24th 2019
Address
310 North Point Circle
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Registration
You must be qualified and preregistered before the event.
To be eligible for the Thanksgiving Food Program, you must meet the following requirements.
Requirements
- Must live in Fulton County, Georgia
- Have a NFCC Application on file (with required documentation)
- Must have completed an annual Interview
- Have no restrictions of Service
- Must not be participating in another Holiday Assistance Program
- Must provide a Valid Photo ID Card
You must register for this event in person at the NFCC Education Center. The address is provided below:
Address
11255 Elkins Road
Roswell, GA 30076
If you are new to the NFCC, you can register for assistance here.
James Brown Family Foundation Turkey Giveaway
The James Brown Family Foundation hosts their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. Those who attend will receive a free turkey for Thanksgiving.
Date
Monday, November 25th 2019
Time
8:00am-11:00am
Address
May Park
622 4th Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Registration
You must register for this event in advance. Registration can be completed on the following dates at May Park (address above).
Registration Dates
- Saturday, November 9th 2019 from 9am-11am
- Saturday, November 16th 2019 from 9am-11am
Participants are instructed to bring the following items with them to registration:
- A Valid State ID
- Proof of Residence (Utility or Power Bill)
Contact Information
For more information on the event, use the contact information provided below.
Phone Number
803-640-2090
CAYA Ministries Thanksgiving Program
CAYA Reconciliation Ministries is hosting their meal bag event, “Hen & Fixings” to support the families in their local community. Registered families will receive a complete Thanksgiving meal bag delivered to them for free.
The date and time for delivery of the free Thanksgiving meal bag is:
Date
Saturday, November 23rd 2019
Time
9:30am-2:00pm
Registration
You must preregister for the meal bag to have one delivered. Registration can be completed at the following link here.
Registration for a “Hens & Fixings” meal bag closes on Friday, November 15th.
Instructions
When the registration page opens, click the “Register” button located on the right-side of the page. When the box pops up, click on the “Register” link at the bottom of the page. Next, fill out all required information. When complete, click on the “Register” button to submit your information.
Please note: Only one Thanksgiving meal bag registration per household/address is allowed.
Contact Information
For more information on the “Hens & Fixings” program, use the contact information provided below.
Phone Number
770-445-9303
Address
445 Paulding Lane
Dallas, Georgia 30132
Feeding GA Families Thanksgiving Meal Event
The nonprofit organization, Feeding GA Families is hosting their Thanksgiving meal event for the local community. The event changes every year based on donations. However, typically families will receive a full Thanksgiving meal that can be cooked at home or pre-cooked meat, sides and vegetables.
This event does not require any registration.
Date
Monday, November 25th 2019
Time
6:00pm-8:00pm
Address
93 Howell Avenue
Fairburn, Georgia 30213
Lift Up Atlanta Thanksgiving Food Baskets
The nonprofit organization, Lift Up Atlanta has been helping low income families in the Atlanta community since 2011. Every year hundreds of families receive Thanksgiving baskets during the holiday.
A complete Thanksgiving baskets includes:
- $20 Gift / Visa Card for Turkey or Ham
- Four (4) boxes of macaroni & cheese or mashed potatoes
- 4 canned vegetables
- 4 canned fruits
- 2 packages of stuffing/dressing
- 2 cans of cranberry sauce
- 1 bag of celery, onions and potatoes each
- Roasting pan / Turkey bags
- 1 bag of apples or oranges
- 1 box of cake mix and frosting or 2 cans of pie filling
- 2 juices or soda (2 liters or larger)
Thanksgiving baskets will be distributed on:
Date
Saturday, November 23rd 2019
Time
10:00am-1:00pm
Contact Information
To receive a Thanksgiving Food Basket through Lift Up Atlanta, please contact them using the information provided below.
Phone Number
678-245-4622
The Center for Family Resources Thanksgiving Food Boxes
For over 30 years, the Center for Family Resources has helped low-income Cobb County families during the Thanksgiving holiday. Their holiday food boxes provide families with ingredients to cook their own Thanksgiving meals, as well as extra food items for breakfast and lunch.
Items you can expect to receive in your Thanksgiving food box include:
- $15 Gift Card to Purchase a Turkey
- Stuffing Mix
- Cranberry Sauce
- Instant Potatoes
- Canned Vegetables & Fruit
- Pie Shell
- Roasting Pan
- Dried Beans
- Canned Soup
- Bread or Rolls
- Canned Meat or Fish
- Rice, Pasta & Cereal
- Breakfast Food
- Peanut Butter
Registration
You must preregister to receive a Thanksgiving meal box. In order to register, you will be required to provide the following information:
Required Registration Documents
- Government-Issued Photo ID (driver’s license)
- Social Security Card or Birth Certificate for each person in your Household
- Verification of all Household Income for the previous four (4) weeks (pay stubs)
- Verification of Unearned Income (TANF, unemployment, SSI, Child Support, etc.)
- Explanation for Household members with no Income
- Proof of Cobb County Residency (lease or mortgage)
Contact Information
To register for a Thanksgiving Food Box, please contact the Center for Family Resources by filling out the online form or use the use the information below.
Address
The Center for Family Resources
995 Roswell Street NE, Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Phone Number
770-428-2601
In the Mean Time Ministries Thanksgiving Dinner
Throughout the year, In The Mean Time Ministries gives away more than 1.2 million pounds of food and serves more than 10,000 hot meals to the community. Their annual Thanksgiving Dinner program feeds about 2,000 adults and children.
All details regarding the Thanksgiving Dinner including location, date, and time are provided below:
Date
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Time
10:00am-3:30pm
Location
The Shepherd House
186 Alexander Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Thanksgiving Dinner Delivery
Thanksgiving meal delivery is available to those home bound, elderly Cobb County residents. For more information on the Thanksgiving Dinner Program or to set up delivery, use the contact information below.
Phone Number
770-792-0097
Second Harvest of South Georgia Thanksgiving for Thousands
The Second Harvest of South Georgia’s annual Thanksgiving for Thousands event has added a second distribution for the first time ever. For just five dollars ($5.00), families will receive a box with 20lbs of food that will feed a family of four (4) for a week.
All details regarding the Thanksgiving for Thousands event are provided below.
Date
Saturday, November 23, 2019 – Thomasville
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 – Valdosta
Website
FOCUS Thanksgiving Food Program
For the past 29 years, FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians United in Service) has distributed Thanksgiving groceries to Harris County residents who cannot afford a traditional holiday meal. This year, nearly 400 families are expected to receive food through the program.
Registration
You must register for this program in advance to receive assistance. All the details regarding registration have been provided below.
Registration Dates
Monday, November 4, 2019 to Saturday, November 9, 2019
Registration Time
10:00am-12:00pm
Location
232 Hamilton Square St
Hamilton, GA 31811
(across from the Holmes Pharmacy)
Thanksgiving Food Pick-Up
Once you have successfully registered for the Thanksgiving Food Program, you will need to pick up your holiday groceries at the Harris County Community Center.
We’ve included all the pick-up details below:
Date
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Time
9:00am-11:00am
Address
Harris County Community Center
7509 GA Hwy 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
**Applicants who are home bound may be able to have their Thanksgiving groceries delivered to them. Please contact FOCUS by calling 706-628-9955 for more information.
Additional Thanksgiving Assistance Organizations
The following organizations are providing Thanksgiving assistance to Georgia residents. For more information on the Thanksgiving food assistance, please contact them directly.
Solomon Temple Christian Ministries
Free Food Banks in Georgia
If you are facing hunger and are struggling to meet your basic needs, there is help available to you any time of the year. Georgia food banks and community partners provide hunger-relief to low-income individuals and households.
You can get help with free food, groceries, and hot meals at any food bank or local community location throughout Georgia. To find a free food bank near you, check out our complete Georgia Food Bank list here.
Holiday Food Assistance Programs in Georgia
We hope this guide on all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinner in Georgia this year was helpful. We will continue to update this post as more opportunities for free Thanksgiving dinner in Georgia are announced.
Stay tuned to our iGeorgia blog because we will be releasing our list of Christmas Assistance Programs in Georgia for 2019 very soon!
UPDATED: Check out our List of Free Christmas Assistance in Georgia for 2019 here!
The holidays can easily become a financial burden for many low-income families living in Georgia. Our goal is to help you navigate these difficult times and achieve financial security.
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