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LIST: Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal in Northeast Ohio

Several organizations across Northeast Ohio are providing Thanksgiving meals free of charge.
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Thanksgiving table with roasted turkey, sliced ham and side dishes

CLEVELAND — As Thanksgiving approaches, 3News has created a list of organizations in Northeast Ohio offering free meals for those in need. 

3News will continue to update this list as more organizations announce their pickup times for Thanksgiving dinners. 

CUYAHOGA COUNTY

St. Augustine Hunger Center | 1400 Howard Avenue, Cleveland 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

In-person holiday meals will be available. 

Delivered meals from Diocese of Cleveland - Catholic Charities

  • Meal delivery reservations are accepted until noon on Monday, Nov. 25 
    • Delivery will take place on Thursday, Nov. 28, between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 
  • If you are interested in receiving a delivered meal, call 216-377-3725 or email holidays@ccdocle.org and provide the following: 
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Full address
    • Number of meals you are requesting 

TownHall Feed The Need | 1909 West 25th Street, Cleveland 

  • Tuesday, Nov. 26 
  • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Serving free turkey dinners. 

Change Our Future Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway | Milkovich Middle School | 19800 Stafford Avenue, Maple Heights

  • Tuesday, Nov. 26
  • 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

The distribution will be open to any Cleveland area family in need on a first-come, first-served basis.

LORAIN COUNTY 

Fields United Methodist Church | 34077 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • Meals will be delivered between 11 a.m.-noon 
    • Call 440-327-8753 by Monday, Nov. 18, to request delivery. 

Saint Mary Catholic Church | 250 3rd Street, Elyria 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • Noon-2:30 p.m. 

Serves a hot Thanksgiving meal for the community. Meal may be eaten on-site or taken to-go. Offers delivery to residents of Elyria.

Catholic Charities Services of Lorain County | 2726 Caroline Avenue, Lorain 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • 10:45-12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

MEDINA COUNTY 

Saint Ambrose Church | 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • Eat in: Noon-1 p.m. 
  • Pick up: 12:30-1:30 p.m. 
  • Must register by calling 330-460-7300 by Friday, Nov. 22

Provides Thanksgiving meals. Meals may be eaten on-site or taken to go. All sit-down guests will also receive a boxed lunch meal to take home. Delivery available to Brunswick/Brunswick Hills.

Hope Recovery Community | 200 Highland Drive, Medina 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • 1 p.m. 

Providing a Thanksgiving meal to those in need.

STARK COUNTY 

Union Baptist Church | 413 Cornelia Avenue Northeast, Canton 

  • Thursday, Nov. 21 
  • 12-4 p.m.

Union Baptist Church will serve a Thanksgiving meal on November 21. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 330-454-7450.

SUMMIT COUNTY 

Annunciation Akron Greek Orthodox Church | 129 South Union Street, Akron 

  • Tuesday, Nov. 26 
  • 5-6:30 p.m. 

The Thanksgiving meals are to-go only and are prepared for four people. 

Celebration Church | 688 Dan Street, Akron 

  • Wednesday, Nov. 13 
  • 7 p.m. 

Offering a free Thanksgiving meal, groceries, haircuts, basic medical screenings and so forth.

Haven of Rest Ministries | 175 East Market Street, Akron 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
    • Thanksgiving Day lunch registration begins at 10:15 a.m. Lunch is served beginning at noon.
    • Thanksgiving Day dinner registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Offers a hot Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day for individuals and families in need.

Akron Bible Church | 490 East South Street, Akron 

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Offers a hot sit-down Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day for individuals and families in need.

Ed Davis Community Center | 730 Perkins Park Drive, Akron 

  • Saturday, Nov. 23 
  • Noon-3 p.m.

Providing a Thanksgiving meal to individuals and families in need.

Jo Anna House II Ministry | 342 East South Street, Akron 

  • Monday, Nov. 25 
  • 2-4 p.m.

Serves a Thanksgiving meal for individuals and families in need.

New Beginnings Outreach Ministries Church | 929 Wooster Road West, Barberton 

  • Saturday, Nov. 23 
  • 2-4 p.m.

Providing a Thanksgiving community meal. Scarves, hats, and gloves will also be available. Meals are available to go.

Salvation Army | 560 Wooster Road West, Barberton 

  • Monday, Nov. 25 
  • 4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Offers a Thanksgiving meal for individuals and families in need. All meals served to-go.

Village Gardens Restaurant | 2437 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls

  • Thursday, Nov. 28 
  • 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

 Providing a Thanksgiving meal to those in need. Meals can be dine-in or taken to-go.

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