Thanksgiving Free Meals, Volunteer Ops

SONOMA
Thanksgiving has never been more important than this year in Sonoma County and there is no shortage of organizations, restaurants, volunteers and chefs who are giving back to the community by serving up hearty, heartfelt bowls of turkey (or tofurkey) and gravy.

Here is an ever-growing list of organizations and restaurants serving free Thanksgiving meals this year.

GUERNEVILLE

The annual Guerneville Community Thanksgiving Dinner will take place at the Guerneville Veterans Hall. 12PM-4PM, (707) 326-1257, 16225 1st St., Guerneville.

SANTA ROSA

Franchettis' is serving a "top-notch, traditional Thanksgiving buffet" for victims of the fires, first responders and extended family. They will also be offering to go meals. Reservations recommended. 11AM-6PM, 1229 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, franchettis.com.

Redwood Gospel Mission hosts their annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet on Thanksgiving eve (Nov. 22). Everyone receives a hot turkey dinner, food boxes to take home. They will also be offering haircuts, free warm coats, a bounce house for the kids, and informational booths will be on hand, too. 11AM-7PM, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, srmission.org

Sprenger's Tap Room is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch Community Feed. Food provided. Beer is optional at a mere $5. 9AM-1PM, 446 B St., Santa Rosa.

SEBASTOPOL

The Community Church of Sebastopol will host their 17th annual Thanksgiving Dinner 1p – 5 pm November 23 which is open to the public. Meal delivery is available and they are also offering transportation to the dinner (reserve by November 20). 1PM-5PM, (707) 823-2484, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy N., Sebastopol, uccseb.org.

SONOMA

The Sonoma Community Center will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner. Rotary of Sonoma Valley, cheesemaker Gary Edwards, and chef Daniel Quijada source and prepare the locally sourced meal. 3PM, November 23. 126 1st St. W., Sonoma, sonomacommunitycenter.org.

Seniors can enjoy a free Thanksgiving dinner at Vintage House. 3PM-6PM, (707) 996-0311, 264 1st St. E., Sonoma, vintagehouse.org.

WINDSOR

Windsor United Methodist Church will host a Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, November 18. They'll serve up Thanksgiving dinner and there will be live music and activities for kids. (707) 838-6898, 9451 Brooks Rd. South, Windsor, windsorumc.com.
 

NORCO

15th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner - Everyone is Invited!
Free Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner & Entertainment at Silverado Burgers & Mexican Food 1091 6th Street Norco, CA 92860

11 am - 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2017.

Country Band - Hillbilly Reign will be performing.

This dinner since its start 15 years ago - has served thousands of folks. It has served people from all over the region, some driving over 40 miles to come have a nice meal. We have served people who do not have the ability to have a nice meal, some who do not have anyone to spend the holiday with, and many working during the holiday such as Law Enforcement, Fire, E.M.S. Crews, and many more working the holiday.
Last years attendance was 791 people served and it grows annually.

This event is made possible by the host restaurant - Silverado Burgers & Mexican Food, many volunteers, some drive over 90 miles to come & help, and many businesses, organizations, and more. Thanks to the help of everyone this event continues to grow and plans are to hold more throughout the region, state & beyond in the near future.

More information at: www.miracleon6thstreet.org, find us on Facebook miracleon sixthst & Twitter at miracleon6thst. Contact: Brent (951) 545-3697 admin@miracleon6thstreet.org

Miracle on 6th Street Events - Free Thanksgiving, Christmas Day Dinners & Entertainment for everyone!

Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser - Some Trees donated back to local families in need & proceeds help support the dinners.

Since 2003 "Because no one should ever miss a holiday meal or be alone"

www.miracleon6thstreet.org
Facebook: miracleon sixthst

OAKLAND:
15th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration | Oakland
Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Two Star Market | 2020 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Oakland's Dimond District is home to Two Star Market which will host its 15th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration from 1-4 pm on Thursday, November 23, 2017.
2starmarket.com/news/

OAKLAND: College Avenue Presbyterian Church will again be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd from 11am-1pm at 5951 College Avenue. The meal is a joint project with diverse members of our Rockridge Community, involving congregational members, local merchants and local residents. In the emotional exhaustion of today, it is an opportunity for us to gather as a community to respond to the needs of those struggling with hunger, solitude and joblessness. The meal generally serves between 200-300 people with a multitude of volunteers gathered in the shared desire to make this event possible. The meal is open and free for everyone. Capcoakland.org

CONCORD: Free Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 10:30 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
First Lutheran Church | 4000 Concord Blvd, Concord, CA
The First Lutheran Church in Concord hosts a free Thanksgiving dinner from 10:30 am to 4 pm on Thursday, November 23, 2017. The dinner is organized by several Contra Costa churches and anybody in the community is welcome to come enjoy some food and cheer.
Want to volunteer? Call 925-207-0035 or go here.
flcconcord.org

SAN LEANDRO: Thanksgiving Day Free Vegetarian Dinner & Classical Indian Concert | East Bay
Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
Badarikashrama | 15602 Maubert Ave, San Leandro, CA
Enjoy international vegetarian cuisine and a classical Indian music concert at the Badarikashrama ashram starting at 3 pm in San Leandro on Thanksgiving Day. Free, but an RSVP is recommended. Call 510-278-2444. No one will be turned away on the day of the event.
Dinner will comprise of mostly homemade, vegetarian items, with many vegan items available.
They will be hosting a Veena concert by Sri Srikanth Chary. He took advanced training in South Indian Classical Music under Padmabhushan Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. Srikanth performed alongside Sangeetha Choodamani Lalgudi Sri G. J. R. Krishnan at the residence of His Excellency, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. He will be accompanied by Hrishikesh Chary with Mridangam.
badarikashrama.com

RICHMOND: Great Thanksgiving Banquet Free Wednesday, November 22, 2017, 11:15 A.M.
Richmond Civic Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
.bayarearescue.org
Bay Area Rescue prepare food bags to give to those in need and serves Thanksgiving meals, volunteers sought

RICHMOND: Thursday, November 23, 12–2 pm: Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Interfaith Service of Thanks, at First United Methodist Church of Point Richmond, 11:30 am. If you'd like to help with food preparation and serving for the dinner, contact Fran Smith at 510-685-2338
201 Martina Street
Richmond, CA 94801
pointrichmondmethodist.org

ANAHEIM Honda Center
Thursday, November 23, 2017 11am – 3pm
Honda Center
Thank you for visiting the Official We Give Thanks website! This year we are celebrating 31 years of giving in Orange County! Since its inception, We Give Thanks has served a free meal to over a quarter-million people in need.
Last year we fed over 13,000 people in the Honda Center parking lot and this year we look forward to continuing our mission with your help!!