JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The American Farm Bureau Federation says the overall cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be lower than last year thanks to cheaper turkeys.
While that’s good news for many families, some may still go without. Thanks to many organizations and churches in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, many of those in need will be able to enjoy a meal this Thanksgiving.
The following is a list of many of those organizations:
What: Thanksgiving Baskets Giveaway
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22
Where: 6408 Armstrong Road, Elkton
Must be present, come one, come all in need.
What: Farm Share Thanksgiving food distribution
When: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23
Where: FSCJ Downtown Campus, Lot #4, 101 W. State St., Jacksonville
The food bank will be providing fresh produce, free turkeys, and non-perishable items to over 2,000 families in need, the news release states. “The event will be a drive-thru distribution to prioritize safety and minimize contact, with attendees required to arrive in a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed,” the news release states.
What: Feeding the 5,000, First Baptist Church of Middleburg
When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23
Where: Clay High School Parking Lot
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When: Noon, Saturday, Nov. 23
Where: First Middleburg, Parsonage Street Lot
“Families from across our community in need of a Thanksgiving meal are welcome to drive through First Baptist Middleburg to receive prayer and one meal box that can feed a family of five (Limited to the first 1,000 families).”
Cars will be staged for the drive-through in the Parsonage Street Lot at First Middleburg and in the front lot of Clay High School for Family Church Green Cove.
What: Feed Northeast Florida Harvest Helpings
When: Saturday, Nov. 23
Where: Lonnie C. Miller Park, 7689 Price Lane, Jacksonville
This is a drive-through food distribution, but accommodations will be made for walk-ups
What: Mission of the Dirt Road RagTag Thanksgiving
When: 11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 24
Where: 7790 SR 100, Keystone Heights
“Come join us for RagTag Thanksgiving. Bring a dish to share if you can/want. We would love to have you join us for Thanksgiving.”
What: Turkey Giveaway with Pendas Law Firm
When: 8:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25
Where: 3250 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
Pendas Law Firm will be giving away turkeys at its 16th annual event.
What: Turkey Time with The Jaguars
When: 2 p.m., Monday Nov. 25
Where: EverBank Stadium, Lot J, entrance off Gator Bowl Blvd.
Feeding Northeast Florida’s annual annual Turkey Time with the Jaguars event will provide 600 families with everything they need for a traditional holiday meal.
What: City Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Meal
When: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27
Where: City Rescue Mission’s, New Life Inn Campus, 234 W. State St., Downtown Jacksonville
What: Feast of Plenty
When: Noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28
Where: The Springs Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park
“All people are welcome to this lunch event where we will serve wholesome cooked meals. We have room for the hungry, those who are alone & anyone that’s simply looking to do something different on this great American Holiday ...”
What: Free Thanksgiving Dinner
When: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28
Where: 2229 Starling St, Brunswick, Ga.
Every year we get together not only as a church family but also as part of the Brunswick community and have a Thanksgiving Dinner ... We understand that this day may be spent with family, friends, or new friends like us at St James. We want to provide an opportunity for members of the community to have a hot meal to eat with us or to take home. You do not need to bring anything unless really want to share a favorite side or dessert with everyone.
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