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, located in Urbana, will have inside dining, carry-out, and delivery on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day. Individuals are asked to call and register ahead of time at 937-653-8443. Learn more here.

• Deliveries: 10:30am-12:30pm  
• Walk-ins: 11:00am-12:30pm

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 15. Applicants will be notified on November 18, and food deliveries will take place on Tuesday, November 26.

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 27 during the listed time:

• Trotwood-Madison High School: 9am-11am
• University of Dayton Arena: 9am-11am
• Omega Baptist Church: 12pm-2pm
• Have a Gay Day: 12pm-2pm
• Fairborn Phoenix: 12pm-2pm
• Thurgood Marshall High School: 12pm-2pm

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

Preble County

The Miami Valley Community Action Partnership will be hosting their free, annual community Thanksgiving dinner at Preble County Fairgrounds on Thursday, November 28 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.

Shelby County

The Alpha Community Center, located in Sidney, will be hosting a free, warm community Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, November 22. Doors open at 4:30pm with the meal will be from 5pm-9pm. Learn more here.