Thanksgiving Meals for Those in Need

Throughout our region, there are options for Thanksgiving Meals for those in need. Click on the links to learn more about these events. *This post will be updated as additional information is found.*

Champaign County

Caring Kitchen in partnership with the Federation of Churches in St. Paris serves Thanksgiving lunch to any Champaign County resident. Delivery is available. Learn more here.

Clark County

The City of Springfield Police Division will be hosting Operation Thanksgiving to provide meals for local Clark County families. Meal kits are fully prepared, heat-and-serve dinners that feed six to eight people.

Families are asked to fill out an application online by November 17. Applicants will be notified on November 18, and food deliveries will take place on Tuesday, November 25.

Montgomery & Greene Counties

Miami Valley Meals is hosting a Turkey Takeaway, the day before Thanksgiving, in which chef-made dinners will be available free of charge to Miami Valley residents in need. The distribution event is drive-through style and meals will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Distribution sites are listed below and will be open for distribution on Wednesday, November 26 during the listed time:

• Trotwood-Madison High School: 9am-11am
• Fairborn Phoenix: 12pm-2pm

For additional information, or information on how to volunteer, visit Miami Valley Meals website.

Montgomery County

Feast of Giving will host a day of joy and community on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, from 11am to 2pm at the Dayton Convention Center. The event will have delicious food, live music and activities for the whole family. This even it free and no tickets are required. Learn more here.

Preble County

The Miami Valley Community Action Partnership will be hosting their free, annual community Thanksgiving dinner at Preble County Fairgrounds, Bruner Arena on Thursday, November 27 from 12pm-2pm.

There is no reservation needed to attend the in-person, sit-down Thanksgiving meal. Anyone who cannot attend the event in person can call 937-456-2800 to request a meal delivery. Learn more here.