Thanksgiving 2026 UPDATE

Thanksgiving Community Resources

This year, #YouMatter Minnesota will not be hosting our annual Thanksgiving event or turkey giveaway. We’re sharing the following local resources to help families find Thanksgiving food and support in the community.

Good Works Food Shelf — Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets

Free Thanksgiving baskets are available for registration. You can register in person on Friday, October 30, November 6, or November 13, from 3:00–6:00 PM. Online registration runs November 7–15. Basket distribution is Wednesday, November 18, from 2:00–6:00 PM.

Location: 697 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Details and registration: https://goodworksfoodshelf.org/thanksgiving-2026/

Joy Community Service — Turkey Giveaway

A drive-through Thanksgiving turkey giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. The giveaway is first come, first served.

Location: 810 W. 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Details: https://www.joycommunityservice.org/food-distribution-info

Changing Our City / Life Center — Thanksgiving Outreach

This event plans to offer a hot Thanksgiving meal and frozen turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis. The event listing gives the date as Saturday, November 21, at 12:00 PM. Please call ahead to confirm the date and turkey availability.

Location: 1812 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: 612-870-0000
Details: https://www.changingourcity.org/events/thanksgiving-outreach

Please contact each organization directly to confirm details before traveling. We’re grateful for the organizations serving families in our community this Thanksgiving!