11/22/2024
๐ฆ Thanksgiving Meals & Ways to Give Back in Tucson ๐
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, gratitude, and community. For many older adults, this holiday can also be a reminder of isolation or financial hardship. Luckily, Tucson has many events offering free meals and opportunities to help those in need.
Whether you're an older adult looking for a place to enjoy a warm meal or someone eager to give back, there are options for everyone to feel the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Meal Events
Blessings to Go
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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.โ2 p.m.
๐ Center of Opportunity, 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd.
40th Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal
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Thursday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.โ2 p.m.
๐ Salvation Army Hospitality House, 1002 N. Main Ave.
Arizona Bilingual Newspaperโs Thanksgiving Festival
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Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.โ2 p.m.
๐ Clinica Medica Familiar, 3770 S. 16th Ave.
Lerner & Roweโs Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway
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Sunday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.
๐ Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
Turkey Drives & Food Bank Events
TUSDโs Turkey Drive
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Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.โnoon
๐ Palo Verde Family Resource Center, 1302 S. Avenida Vega
Frozen Turkey Drive for Gospel Rescue Mission
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Thursday, Nov. 7, 8โ11 a.m.
๐ NOVA Home Loans, 6245 E. Broadway Blvd.
Holiday Harvest Food & Fund Drive
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Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 a.m.โ6 p.m.
๐ Samโs Club, 4701 N. Stone Ave.
Mobile Food Bank
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Now through December 2024
๐ Multiple Locations
Ways to Help
Thanksgiving is a great time to support older adults and neighbors in need. You can donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items, or funds to organizations like the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Gospel Rescue Mission, or The Salvation Army.
Find full details and links here:
Read Jamie Donnelly's article - https://tucson.com/article_b20ec1ca-9897-11ef-baec-c746d6bc8cd7.html
Read Matt Sterner's article - https://tucsonfoodie.com/2024/10/29/free-thanksgiving-meals-2024/
Letโs make sure no one, especially our older neighbors, feels alone or hungry this Thanksgiving. Together, we can spread love and gratitude. ๐