The holidays can be financially stressful for anyone, but even more so this year due to inflation and the rising cost of food. While some are fortunate enough to fill their table with an indulgent dinner spread, many families in the Toledo area struggle to make ends meet. A record number of people in Toledo face food insecurity this holiday season. For those 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 a free Thanksgiving dinner in Toledo, including free turkeys.
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, Turkeys, and other food giveaways in the Toledo area.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Toledo, including Turkey Giveaways [2022 Guide]
Below is a list of all the organizations offering a Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Toledo for 2022.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements and instructions, address, and contact information.
St. Joan of Arc Parish – 14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
When: Thursday, November 24, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: St. Joan Of Arc Catholic Parish – 5856 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614
Event Details:
Cherry Street Mission – Thanksgiving Day Activity and Meal
When: Thursday, November 24, 2022
Where: 1501 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43604
Event Details:
Cherry Street Mission is holding the following events on Nov. 24:
Dave’s Turkey Chase
- Start time: 9 a.m.
- Family fun run/walk through downtown Toledo
- Registration for Dave’s Turkey Chase takes place now through Nov. 24. Sign up here
Sit-down lunch catered by Real Seafood Co.
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Mac Street Café located at 1501 Monroe St. in Toledo
- Cherry Street Mission is preparing 500 meals for all Cherry Street guests and community members to come and enjoy.
Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Outreach Center – Thanksgiving Meal
When: Thursday, November 24, 2022, from 5:00 pm.
Where: 1917 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH 43604
Event Details:
Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission is also offering dinner and service on Saturday at the Men’s Shelter at 1917 Jefferson Street.
The service begins at 5:00 p.m. and the dinner will immediately follow.
Holiday Food Assistance Programs in Toledo
We hope this guide on all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinners in Toledo this year was helpful.
We will continue to update this post as more opportunities for free Thanksgiving dinners in Toledo are announced.
Stay tuned to our blog because we will release our Christmas Assistance Programs list in Toledo for 2022 very soon!
The holidays can easily become a financial burden for many low-income families living in Toledo.
We aim to help you navigate these difficult times and achieve financial security.
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Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Toledo Summary
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