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Community Calendar: Thanksgiving Meal Giveaways

Throughout November, communities in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties will host events where residents can receive free turkeys or Thanksgiving meals. These giveaways provide an opportunity for families to enjoy a festive meal. Be sure to check the calendar for specific dates and locations so you don’t miss out on this generous offering:

Saturday, November 15

  • Turkey Giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon. Orange County Sheriff’s Office, 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804. One turkey per household while supplies last. For more information, call 407-836-4357.

Wednesday, November 19

  • Osceola County Thanksgiving Meal Distribution begins at 10 a.m. at Archie Gordon Memorial Park, Soccer Field, Kissimmee, FL 34743. Osceola County residents can drive through to receive a free frozen turkey and Thanksgiving meal essentials. For more information, click here.

Saturday, November 22

  • Thanksgiving Project from 10 a.m. to noon. Heart of Florida United Way is giving Thanksgiving meal kits to families in need in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Each kit includes shelf-stable food items, a roasting pan, a dessert pan, community resource info, AND a grocery gift card — all meant to give families a hand up this holiday. To register, click on your county: Orange County | Osceola County | Seminole County
  • Turkey Giveaway at 10 a.m. Solid Rock Community Church, 1904 Michigan Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34744. It is first-come, first-served while supplies last. It is open to all Osceola County residents. For more information, click here.

Monday, November 24

  • Turkey Giveaway from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Inter&Co Stadium, 655 W. Church St., Orlando, FL 32805. Get a free turkey with sides. It’s first-come, first-served until it’s gone. In partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless and the Christian Service Center, essential items will also be provided to our local unhoused neighbors. For more information, call 407-246-2005.
  • Thanksgiving Box Giveaway from noon to 4 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805. Families will receive a turkey and traditional sides. One meal per family, while supplies last. For more information, call 321-362-0011 or 407-556-4228.

Tuesday, November 25

  • Turkey Giveaway at 8:30 a.m. at The Pendas Law Firm, 625 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. For more information on the turkey giveaway, click here.
  • Turkey Giveaway begins at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Park Rec Center, 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets don’t guarantee turkeys or turkey kits; a limit of one per family or car applies. For more information, click here.

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