Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many local organizations have stepped up to help families across the region by providing Thanksgiving meals, giving away turkey’s and hosting food distribution events.
Helping Harvest 117 Morgan Drive Reading, PA 19608; (610) 926-5802. Call for a complete listing of Thanksgiving meals.
Sunday, November 20th
One Love Project – A Meal of Thanks 840 Penn St. Reading, PA 19601 Sunday, November 20, 2022 12:00 pm. Thanksgiving Meal Distribution. Distributing 75 Thanksgiving meals to our community neighbors.
Life Impact Community Service at YMCA Central Branch (Multi Purpose Room). 631 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601; (267) 657-5002. Sunday, November 20, 2022 12:00 pm. Thanksgiving Meal and Grocery Distribution. We will be serving Turkey, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Yams, Etc., First Come, First Served until they are gone.
Providing Hope Court Street between 4th and 5th Streets Reading, PA 19601. Sunday, November 20, 2022 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm. Thanksgiving Meal and giveaway. Turkey with broccoli, cauliflower and carrots sponsored by Healther, Stever and Grayson. Stuffing sponsored by Adrianne. Mashed potatoes sponsored by Jen, Jack and Willow. Pumpkin Pie sponsored by Kandy and Barry. Candied Yams sponsored by Linda. Cherry and Cream Cheese Pastry Ring sponsored by Panera Bread. Pick 15 items of food, trash bag and beverage, blankets, hats and gloves, build your own toiletry bags.
Monday, November 21st
Alidas Multiservice and Second Hand Store 53 S 6th St Reading, PA 19602; (484) 721-5745 Monday, November 21, 2022 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Thanksgiving Food Drive. Free food, clothing, jackets, hats, gloves while supplies last.
Boyertown Area Multi-Service Ricketts Center 658 Beech Street Pottstown, PA 19464; (484) 945-1020 Monday, November 21, 2022 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm. A Community Thanksgiving Meal. Ricketts Center will be handing out warm, pre-plated dinners, with all the fixings, to the Pottstown community and surrounding area. We will also have a select few children’s winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. All are welcome to come and take part!
Tuesday, November 22nd
CICOP Ministry at Washington Towers 50 N 4th St. Reading, PA 19601 Tuesday, November 22, 2022 2:00 pm. Free Turkey Giveaway for the community.
CICOP Ministry Special Thanksgiving Dinner for the Less Fortunate at Washington Towers 50 N 4th St. Reading, PA 19601. Tuesday, November 22, 2022 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Thanksgiving Meal and giveaway: Thanksgiving Dinner, Free Resources, Clothing, Haircuts, Tents, Comforters, Hygiene Kits.
Salvation Army 301 South 5th St Reading, PA 19602; (610) 373-5208. Tuesday, November 22, 2022 7:30 am. Thanksgiving Distribution. Our Thanksgiving Distribution, First Come First Served, please bring a Photo ID if possible.
Wednesday, November 23rd
The Conner Kleffel Memorial Annual Thanksgiving “Count your Blessings” Meal Leesport Farmer’s Market – Center Court Meeting Room 312 Gernants Church Rd, Leesport, PA 19533; (610) 926-1307 Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Thanksgiving “Take Home” Meal. Conner Kleffel Memorial Foundation will be providing a take home meal to anyone that would need, no questions asked. As our family remembers our son, we appreciate you allowing us to honor him through service to our community.
Thursday, November 24th
Common Ground at Trinity Lutheran Church 527 Washington St. Reading, PA 19601; (610) 375-3512 Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:00am worship, Noon meal. Free Thanksgiving Meal in the auditorium – Sit Down or To Go. Enjoy our special Thanksgiving Celebration.
Opportunity House 430 N. 2nd St. Reading, PA 19601; (610) 374-4696 x247 Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:00 pm. Thanksgiving meal. Walk Ins Welcome.
Haymakers 709 Walnut St. Reading, PA; (610) 373-1844. Thursday, November 24, 2022 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Thanksgiving Meal. Open to All Members, Call (610) 373-1844 for Reservations. Homeless Individuals allowed to get a “Take Out Meal”. Meal includes Turkey, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Potato Filling, Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Brussel Sprouts, Dessert and Coffee.
Holy Trinity Church of God (CARE Inc.) 130 W. Buttonwood St. Reading, PA 19601; (484) 525-0053 Thursday, November 24, 2022 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Free to anyone that needs a good meal on Thanksgiving.
Hope Rescue Mission 645 N. 6th St. Reading, PA 19601; (610) 375-4224 Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Thanksgiving Meal. Open to all, in the dining hall of the Mission. There is an ADA ramp going directly into the dining hall from 6th St.
Kennedy House 532 Spruce St. Reading, PA 19602; (610) 378-1947 Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Thanksgiving meal. Walk Ins Welcome.
Mother of Worlds Presents: The Harvest at Maria’s Restaurant 404 Penn St. Reading, PA 19602 Thursday, November 24, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Food, Clothing, Giveaways, Music. Food and clothing Hot Buffet, Live Music, Care Packages, Donations, Giveaways and All age clothing drive.
Tuesday, November 29th
Hopes Table at Hope Lutheran Church 601 N Front St. Reading, PA 19601; (610) 373-5691 Tuesday, November 29, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Meal and worship. Sit down Thanksgiving Meal.
