This Thanksgiving season, various Charlotte organizations and communities offer a variety of free events for those looking to share the holiday with others. From community dinners to family activities or food for you to celebrate at home. There are all kinds of options in this list that La Noticia brings to you:
Turkey and grocery delivery
Receive a free food pantry
This is a community event organized by Hope Street Food Pantry, which will offer support to families with free food for both Thanksgiving like for Christmas. On this occasion, the dish is designed for the November holiday and attendees will receive turkey or ham and other food for three days. No appointment is required, nor will identification be requested.
- Date: Thursday, November 21
- Time: 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
- Place: Hope Street Food Pantry
- Address: 4100 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Free Turkey Delivery at Love Fellowship Church
Reach Project and Love Fellowship Church will be delivering free turkeys with sides such as rice, potatoes, pasta, beans, rollsamong others, while supplies last. There is a limit of one turkey per household. The event is on a first-come, first-serve basis, no RSVP necessary.
- Date: Saturday, November 23
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Place: Love Fellowship Church
- Address: 5535 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
- Cost: free
Get a free turkey with Lucky Spot Barbershop
Every year Lucky Spot Barbershop holds a festive event and give turkeys to the community. This year, the event reached its maximum capacity, so they will only be giving away turkeys to those who register and pick them up.
- Date: Tuesday, November 26
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Place: Southview Recreation Center
- Address: 1720 Vilma St, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Order your turkeythrough the next link.
Community meals and events
Thanksgiving Dinner at Hickory Grove Church
The Colombian Association of North Carolina, through its recreational program “Put life into your years” will hold a Thanksgiving dinner that will feature music, food, drinks and other activities. The invitation is for older adults.
- Date: Saturday, November 23
- Time: 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hickory Grove United Methodist Church
- Address: 6401 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
- You must confirm your assistance by calling 704-606-8819
Enjoy the 78th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
For more than seven decades, this parade organized by Novant Health has grown to become an icon of the Queen City to inaugurate Christmas and this year will be no exception and downtown Charlotte will be dressed in magic to receive a visual and sound show full of floats, talented artists, music bands and lots of color.
- Date: Wednesday, November 27
- Time: Start at 5:45 pm
- Place: Uptown Charlotte
- Address: The route starts on Tryon Street, from 9th Street to Brooklyn Village Avenue
- Cost: Free, but you can get a VIP seat by visiting the next link.
Have family lunch with “A Thanksgiving Gift”
Faith leaders in Charlotte and Gastonia host free community lunch to celebrate Thanksgiving. The event is designed to provide support to those who are lonely or cannot afford a holiday meal, and More than 1,200 people will be offered a traditional dish with turkey, rice, beans, salads, rolls and more. It will also feature free haircuts, gifts, live music, games, surprises and bounce houses or inflatables for children. and much more.
- Date: Thursday, November 28
- Time: 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
- Place: WOW Supermarket Parking Lot
- Address: 2557 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
- More information: 704-923-7099
Inclusive Thanksgiving Dinner
During the holidays, many people in the LGBTQIA+ community feel excluded from family gatherings, which is why for six years, Queen City Nerve has organized an annual, inclusive Thanksgiving dinner called “Eat, Gay, Love: Giving Thanks with Friends” and offers a free, safe space to enjoy a meal this holiday.
- Date: Thursday, November 28
- Time: from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Place: Resident Culture Brewing Company
- Address: 2101 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
- The event is freebut you must register through the next link.
