DES MOINES, Iowa — With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, some Iowans may be in need of a free, hot meal.
Below is a list of locations you can enjoy free Thanksgiving food.
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- Open to all
- When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Living Waters Fellowship (3000 SE 22nd St., Des Moines)
Volunteers with Living Waters Fellowship and Saylorville Church will give away Thanksgiving meals and free coats and other winter weather supplies at this event.
- Open to all
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 5-7 p.m. or until supplies run out
- Where: Wellmark Community Center (1615 2nd Ave., Des Moines)
Get a free Thanksgiving bag full of various meal ingredients to help you make the most of your Turkey Day feast. Urban Dreams will give away bags to the first 200 people. In addition, Broadlawns Medical Staff will provide free flu shots.
- Open to Dallas County residents
- When: Standard food pantry hours until Thanksgiving
- Monday: 12-6 p.m.
- Tuesday through Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday: 9-11 a.m.
- Where: Westview Church (1155 SE Boone Dr., Waukee)
Throughout November, Dallas County residents can select bonus Thanksgiving meal ingredients during their food pantry visits. Items are based on availability, but may include meat, poultry, green beans and more.
- Open to all
- When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Where: Cash Saver Food Outlet (4121 Fleur Dr., Des Moines)
Stop by Cash Savers for a free meal on Thanksgiving Day, courtesy of Hot Tamale Catering & Café. The meals consist of traditional Thanksgiving fare and are available for dine-in or take-out.
- Open to all
- When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Where: First Christian Church (611 Clark Ave., Ames)
Iowans in Ames on Thanksgiving Day can get a free meal at First Christian Church. Meals are available for dine-in, carry out or delivery. Call 515-344-4357 for more information.
- Open to all
- When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 12-1 p.m.
- Where: Hope Café (1310 6th Ave., Des Moines)
Enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal courtesy thanks to the staff and volunteers at Hope Ministries. The organization previously offered in-home deliveries, but are unable to accept any more reservations.
- Open to all
- When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Chuck's restaurant (3610 6th Ave, Des Moines)
Anyone in need in the Des Moines area can get a free Thanksgiving Meal from volunteers serving out of Chuck's Restaurant. Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner previously offered meal ordering, but are unable to accept any more reservations. Meals will be available Thanksgiving Day, but are first come, first served.