As Thanksgiving approaches, local officials, community organizations, and stakeholders are hosting free giveaways to help Queens families celebrate the holiday without financial stress. Here’s a guide to upcoming events offering free meals and holiday support across the borough.
Turkey and Food Boz Giveaway- Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers/ Real Veggie Foundation
Date: Thursday, Nov 21
Time:5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 222-02 Merrick Blvd Laurelton,
Contact: Lezah Morgan – (718)-527-4356
Thanksgiving Meals to Go- The Rose Soup Kitchen (Jamaica)
Date: Thursday, Nov 21
Time: Noon- 2 p.m.
Location: Vital Church NYC- 104-19 165th St.
**Place orders before the event by calling 347-472-0186
The Rose Soup Kitchen provides free Thanksgiving to-go meals for families in need.
Annual Turkey Drive & Giveaway- Project Hope Charirites Inc. (Jamaica)
Date: Thursday, Nov 21
Time:4 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Location:170-20 140th Ave, Jamaica
Call 718-529-0005 to donate and for more information.
Project Hope Charities is hosting a free turkey giveaway for residents. Interested families must be in line for the event to be served.
Finish The Plan Food Drive (Laurelton)
Date: Friday, Nov 22
Time:12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 227-12A Merrick Blvd, Laurelton
Contact Jeremiah Nelson (347-377-2628) for more information or Finishtheplan8@gmail.com
Finish the Plan Productions, in partnership with 100 Suits, is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive for residents of southeast Queens. Families in need are invited to attend to receive Turkeys, nonperishable goods, and canned goods. Anyone interested in donating to the cause can support the initiative through the Gofundme link here.
Holiday Food Giveaway- Emblem Health (Cambria Heights)
Date: Saturday, Nov 23
Time:10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Location: 206-20 Linden Blvd, Cambria Heights
Emblem Health is partnering with the office of Assembly Member Clyde Vanel to host a holiday food giveaway for Queens residents. Fresh fruits, seasonal vegetables, and other produce will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration is not required.
Food Box Giveback-Council Member Nantasha Williams & Senator Leroy Comrie/ Real Veggie Foundation
Date: Monday, Nov 25
Time: 11 a.m.- till supplies last
Location: Majority Family Life Center 115-21 Farmers Blvd
Turkey and Food Box Giveback – Real Veggie Foundation
Date: Monday, Nov 25
Time: 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Location: 109-59 Inwood St., South Jamaica
Contact: Tiffany Hicks – (929)-398-3140
Pre-Thanksgiving Community Dinner- Real Veggie Foundation
Date: Tuesday, Nov 26
Time: 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Location: Diamond Renaissance Banquet Hall, 247-11 Francis Lewis Blvd
Contact:Hulando Shaw – (929)-255-0595
Thanksgiving Feast Giveaway- Office of Council Member Joann Ariola (Ozone Park and the Rockaways)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 27
Time: 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Location: Ozone Park Office: 93-06 101 Ave /Rockaway Office: 114-12 Beach Channel Dr.
**Interested families must sign up by calling Jessica at 718-738 1083 ( this event is first come first serve)
Council Member Joann Ariola’s office is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Feast Giveaway in partnership with The Migrant Kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at both her offices in Ozone Pak and the Rockaways. The giveaway includes trays of pre-cooked turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and other Thanksgiving fixings that feed up to a family of 4. It is on a first-come, first-served basis, and pre-registration is required. Each of Ariola’s offices will have 100 food trays available for pickup.
Ariola told QNS that this year’s giveaway is an important reminder to fight against food insecurity. “ Nobody should be hungry on Thanksgiving, and this drive is our way of making sure of that,” said Ariola. “Far too many people in District 32 are experiencing food insecurity. Through this initiative and others like it, we can help to alleviate some of the burden on those in need and make sure that the people of my district can have the Thanksgiving they deserve.”
