The holidays can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but even more so this year due to the rising cost of food from inflation. In fact, a record number of Georgians 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 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 for 2023.
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 (2023 Guide)
Below is a list of all the organizations offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Georgia for 2023.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements and instructions, address and contact information.
StreetWise Mobile Thanksgiving Food Pantry
StreetWise Georgia has partnered with the Atlanta Community Food bank to provide their annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry to pre-registered families in Georgia.
Information on the 2023 Thanksgiving Food Pantry is below:
Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time
9:00am-1:00pm
Address
1770 Cedars Road
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045
Details
Thanksgiving Take-Home Meal boxes will be distributed to registered families during the StreetWise Thanksgiving Meal Drive.
You must register for this event in advance. Use the contact information provided below to call and register for the event.
Registration Date
Registration Begins: November 1, 2023
Contact Information
Call StreetWise at:
Phone Number
678-985-9952 or 678-985-9915
Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:15AM – 2PM
City of South Fulton Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
The City of South Fulton, District 3 has partnered with Mayor Edwards, Councilwoman Helen Z. Willis, The Music Education Group and Radio One to present the annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway.
Information on the Thanksgiving Food Giveaway is below:
Date
Monday, November 20, 2023
Time
12:00pm-3:00pm
Address
Welcome All Park & Multipurpose Facility
4255 Will Lee Road
College Park, GA 30349
Details
Thanksgiving food will be distributed to registered families that are residents of the City of South Fulton.
You must register for this event in advance. Use the contact information provided below to call and register for the event.
Registration Date
Registration Ends: November 19, 2023
Contact Information
Call the City of South Fulton at:
Phone Number
470-809-7700
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/
11th Annual Atlanta Turkey Classic
The Georgia Spartans are hosting their 11th annual Atlanta Turkey Classic for disadvantaged families in the community.
They will be giving away one (1) free turkey and a bag of grocery side dishes for the 2023 holiday season.
Plus, enjoy the basketball game between the Georgia Spartans and Breaking the Chains Halftime Battle of the DJS.
Date & Time
Saturday, November 18, 2023
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Event Address
Exchange Park
2771 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30334
Registration
Register online for your free turkey and groceries by visiting their Eventbrite page.
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.
In addition, you can contact Robyn Hazelrigs in regards to food assistance through the Buckhead Christian Ministry.
Email: [email protected]
Faith Foundation Outreach Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The Faith Foundation Outreach is hosting their Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for the 2023 holiday season.
Get all the event and registration details below.
Event Date & Time
Sunday, November 19, 2023
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Event Address
Faith Foundation Outreach Inc
3985 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Building Q
Norcross, GA 30093
Registration
To register, visit their Eventbrite Page here.
For more information, contact them via email at [email protected].
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
- Corn, Collard Greens, Spinach
- Dry Potatoes and Rice
- Bread, Biscuits, Cornbread
- Brownies, Pies and Canned Fruit
- Snacks and Soups
- Frozen Turkey or Ham
Date
Monday, November 6, 2023 – Saturday, November 11, 2023
Address
St. David’s Episcopal Church
1015 Old Roswell Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
Registration
You must be qualified and pre-registered before the event.
Click here to register online for Free Thanksgiving Food from NFCC.
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 Turkey Giveaway 2023
The James Brown Family Foundation hosts their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. Those who attend will receive a free turkey for Thanksgiving.
Date
Monday, November 20, 2023
Time
8:00am-9:00am
Address
James Brown Arena Parking Lot
601 7th Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Registration
You must register for this event in advance. Registration can be completed on the following dates at the James Brown Arena (address provided above).
Registration Dates
- November 4, 2023
- November 11, 2023
Participants are instructed to bring the following items with them to registration:
- A Valid State ID
- Proof of Residence (Utility or Power Bill) or Current Signed Lease
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 annual Thanksgiving Outreach Program to support the families in-need in the local community. Registered families will receive a free 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 18, 2023
Time
9:00am-1:00pm
Requirements
- Someone MUST be home to receive the meal bag. Meal bags will NOT be left outside if someone is not home to receive it.
- Recipients must be residents of Paulding County.
- You must pre-register to receive a free Thanksgiving Meal bag.
- Only one registration per household.
Registration
You must pre-register for the meal bag to have one delivered.
Click here to complete your 2023 CAYA Thanksgiving Meal Bag Registration.
The registration deadline closes on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10pm.
Instructions
Open the registration page and complete the Google Form to submit your request for Thanksgiving assistance.
Please note: Only one Thanksgiving meal bag registration per household/address is allowed.
Contact Information
For more information on the Thanksgiving Outreach program, use the contact information provided below.
Phone Number
770-445-9303
Address
Paulding County
445 Paulding Lane
Dallas, GA 30132
Cultivation Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for 2023
Cultivation Church is giving away free Thanksgiving Turkeys and meal prep within the community for the 2023 holiday season.
They will be spreading the warmth and togetherness of the holiday season by providing essential meals to those in need.
Registration is required to ensure that they can reach as many families as possible.
Event Date & Time
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Event Address
Cultivation Church Parking Lot
2124 Boar Tusk Road
Northeast Conyers, GA 30012
Registration
For more information or register online, visit their Eventbrite page here.
College Park Cares Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
The Ignite Resource Center is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway for in-need families in the College Park area. They are providing families with free turkeys and grocery food boxes.
The event date and time for the free Thanksgiving Food Giveaway is:
Date
November 2023 – Exact date TBA
Time
11:00am-3:00pm
Registration
You must pre-register to receive a turkey and grocery food box.
Click here to complete your 2023 College Park Cares Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Registration.
The registration deadline closes on November 2023.
Instructions
When the registration page opens, click the “Register” button located on the right-side of the page. When the box pops up, select the 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 Thanksgiving Outreach program, use the contact information provided below.
Phone Number
770-445-9303
Address
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
Feeding GA Families Thanksgiving Meal Event
The nonprofit organization, Feeding GA Families is hosting their 2023 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. You must be present to receive a Thanksgiving Food Box.
Date
Monday, November 20, 2023
Time
5:00pm-6:30pm
Address
2514 W Point Ave
Atlanta, GA 30337
To learn more about the Feeding GA Families Thanksgiving Meal Event, visit their website here.
Creflo Dollar Ministries Free Thanksgiving Meal Day
Creflo Dollar Ministries is hosting a Thanksgiving Feeding Families Event to provide free holiday meals to those in need. The Free Thanksgiving Meal Box is available on November 18th while supplies last.
To learn more, check out the event details below:
Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time
9:00am-11:00am
Address
World Changers Church International
2500 Burdett Road
College Park, GA 30349
Registration
For more information and to register for the free event, submit your registration online here. You must pre-register.
Only one box per household.
Contact Information
To receive a free Thanksgiving Meal through Creflo Dollar Ministries, please contact them using the information provided below.
Phone Number
(866) 477-7683
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 “Thanks for Giving” 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 pre-register to receive a Thanksgiving meal box for 2023. 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 information below.
Address
The Center for Family Resources
995 Roswell Street NE, Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30060
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Phone Number
770-428-2601
GracePointe Community Church Thanksgiving Meal Box
GracePointe Community Church is hosting a Mobile Thanksgiving Meal Box Event for Georgia families in need of holiday food assistance. There is a one box per family limit.
To learn more, check out the event details below:
Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time
10:00am – 4:00pm
Address
GracePointe Community Church
311 Oakland Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Registration
To register for a Free Thanksgiving Meal Box, register online here. After that, download and print the registration form for your car during the drive-by Thanksgiving Meal Box pick-up.
Contact Information
To receive a free Thanksgiving Meal Box or for more information, please contact GracePointe Community Church using the information below.
Phone Number
(770) 995-5812
Thy Kingdom has Come Ministries Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Thy Kingdom has Come International Ministries (TKHC) will be serving the community this 2023 holiday season. They will be providing free turkeys and all the trimmings to families in need this Thanksgiving.
For more information, check out the event details below.
Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time
2:00pm-4:00pm
Address
Thy Kingdom Has Come Ministries
550 Lions Club Drive
Mableton, GA 30126
Registration
To receive a free turkey and trimmings you must register at the TKHC Welcome Table or register online here.
You MUST pre-register in order to receive your free turkey trimmings.
Limit one meal per household.
New Life Community Center Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway
New Life Community Center has partnered with the Stewart Foundation to offer a 2023 Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway.
For more information, check out the event details below.
Date
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Time
8:30am-1:00pm
Address
New Life Church
3592 Flat Shoals Road, Bldg 3
Decatur, GA 30034
Registration
To receive a free thanksgiving food box with all the trimmings you must register online.
Second Harvest of South Georgia Thanksgiving for Thousands
The Second Harvest of South Georgia 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 2023 Thanksgiving for Thousands event are provided below.
Dates
Tifton:
November 2023 – Exact Date TBA
Georgia Museum of Ag
1392 Whiddon Mill Road
Thomasville:
November 2023 – Exact Date TBA
Thomas Co. Central High
4686 US-84
Valdosta:
November 2023 – Exact Date TBA
Valdosta High School
4590 Inner Perimeter Rd
Website
For more information, please call 888-453-4143.
Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
Champion Realty Partners will be giving away 25 Thanksgiving Baskets for Families in need this 2023 holiday season.
The first 25 families to register will be provided a basket this Thanksgiving, containing staple food items that can be used to make a nice Thanksgiving dinner for your family!
Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirmation that you will bring with you at the time of pick up.
Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Address
1108 Indian Springs Trail
Grovetown, GA 30813
Registration
Register online for your Free Thanksgiving Basket here.
2023 Turkeys and Testimonies
Join Grit and Grace, Girls Night Out, P.U.S.H. Ministries and One Heart Ministries for the 2023 Turkeys and Testimonies event!
Receive a free turkey for the 2023 holiday season while supplies last – first come first serve.
Following the food drive there will be a banquet dinner and testimonials of gratitude from 6pm-8pm. Both segments of the event are free and open to the public.
Get all the details below:
Event Date & Time
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
2:00pm – 8:00pm
Address
Grit and Grace RCO
1400 Parker Road
Conyers, GA 30094
Registration
Please register if you plan to attend the banquet dinner.
Grove Park Gobbler Giveaway
Join the Grove Park Foundation for their annual Thanksgiving event, Gobbler Giveaway in Atlanta.
The “Grove Park Gobbler Giveaway” is all about coming together to share the spirit of gratitude and give thanks during this special season.
They will be providing free Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need.
Plus, get into the holiday spirit with music, decorations, and a welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.
Get all the event and registration details below:
Event Date & Time
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Address
1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30318
Registration
To receive your free turkey, please register in advance.
You can register online at their Eventbrite page or by calling Roy Cogdell at 612-816-9631.
Walk-ins are welcome after 6:30pm, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
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
TBA
Registration Time
TBA
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
TBA
Time
TBA
Address
Harris County Community Center
7509 GA Hwy 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
**Applicants who are homebound may be able to have their Thanksgiving groceries delivered to them. Please contact FOCUS by calling 706-628-9955 for more information.
Free Turkey Giveaways in Georgia (2023)
Here is a list of organizations and events hosting free Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways for the 2023 holiday season in Georgia.
- Thanksgiving Feast – Thursday, November 16th in Atlanta, GA
- Thanks Community Dinner – Monday, November 20th in Decatur, GA
- Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway – Sunday, November 19th in Lawrenceville, GA
- Free Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway – Saturday, November 18th in Snellville, GA
- Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway – Monday, November 20th in Atlanta, GA
- Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry – Saturday, November 18th in Atlanta, GA
Thanksgiving Assistance Organizations in GA
The following organizations are providing Thanksgiving assistance to Georgia residents. For more information on the Thanksgiving food assistance, please contact them directly.
Atlanta Community Food Bank Holiday Food Pantry
The Atlanta Community Food Bank hosts multiple free holiday food pantry events all over the state. Visit their website to learn more.
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.
Looking for more assistance this 2023 holiday season? Check out our list of organizations offering FREE Christmas Assistance in Georgia and Free Toy Giveaways in Atlanta, including free toys, gifts, and holiday meals.
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.
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!
