Miami Valley Meals:
Miami Valley Meals will host its fifth annual Turkey Takeaway meals across six locations in the Dayton area.
"We always do sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and then we partner with Dayton Cooks who prepares a dessert," said Taylor Naragon, the Communications Manager at Miami Valley Meals. "Last year, it was like a pumpkin cookie."
The meals are free and for anyone who needs it. There will be single-serving and multi-serving half-pan meals available. All meals will be frozen and will need to be reheated in an oven.
"It's giving away prepared meals that are ready to eat," Naragon said. "We have a very generous sponsor, which is the Feast of Giving. They're the group that has traditionally hosted the event at the Convention Center."
Miami Valley Meals' annual Thanksgiving distribution is also supported by Gordon Food Service, Shaw Elementary School and Fit Body Boot Camp.
The distribution will be the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27.
The locations include:
- Trotwood-Madison High School
4440 N Union Rd, Trotwood, OH 45426
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. - University of Dayton Arena
1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Omega Baptist Church
1821 Emerson Ave, Dayton, OH 45406
Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Have a Gay Day
1902 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45414
Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Fairborn Phoenix Theater
34 S Broad St, Fairborn, OH 45324
Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Thurgood Marshall High School
4447 Hoover Ave, Dayton, OH 45417
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Dayton Unit NAACP:
The Dayton Branch NAACP is hosting a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for families in partnership with Kroger, Fuyao and retired entrepreneur William Pollard. This is the fifth annual giveaway. Only one turkey will be provided per family with a maximum of two turkeys per vehicle.
ID is required and will be strictly enforced.
It's from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at 915 Salem Ave., Dayton, OH 45406.
Miracle Center on Holt Street Recovery Center: The Miracle Center will host its annual turkey giveaway at the addiction treatment center in Dayton. There are a limited number of turkeys so the center requests that attendees call ahead to register.
It's at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 420 Holt St., Dayton, OH 45402
House of Bead:
House of Bread is currently asking for turkey donations on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These will contribute to the pantry's meal services.
The facility is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day at 9 Orth Ave., Dayton, OH 45402
The Foodbank Inc. :
The Foodbank Inc. is hosting its Thanksgiving food distribution. Organizers ask visitors to clear a space in their car for food and the addition of children's book donations from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio.
It's from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Dixie Twin Drive-in Theater. 6201 N Dixie Dr., Dayton, OH 45414
A pop-up drive-thru distribution will also be available on Thanksgiving to offer an assortment of meat, fresh produce, and other staple pantry items, free of charge. Visitors are asked to enter the site via Mound Street and drive around the back of the building to enter the drive-thru.
It's from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at The Foodbank Inc. Drive-Thru, 56 Armor Pl., Dayton, OH 45417.
Three Amar India lunch buffets are also offering free meals through a partnership with The Foodbank Inc. Visitors can enjoy a free vegetarian or chicken meal with the opportunity to donate to The Foodbank to fight local hunger.
It's from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27 at three locations including Amar India at 2751 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Centerville, OH 45459, Amar India at 7070 Miller Ln., Dayton, OH 45414 and Jeet India at 2750 North Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45431.
City Light Church:
City Light Church is offering a free turkey handout. One turkey will be given out per car and 400 to 500 turkeys are available.
It's at noon on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 4242 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424
ElSombrero Mexican Restaurant:
The ElSombrero Mexican Restaurant in Troy is offering a free, community thanksgiving day dinner. The restaurant is providing a traditional turkey dinner with dessert and no drinks through its drive-thru.
It's from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 1700 N Co. Rd., Troy, OH 45373
Jeanette's House of Hope:
Jeanette's House of Hope is offering a free thanksgiving dinner with delivery options for patrons ages 65 and older within delivery limits.
It's from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 900 Cincinnati St., Dayton, OH 45417.
Evangel Church of God:
Evangel Church of God is offering a free thanksgiving dinner and will be accepting donations.
It's from Noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 132 N Smithville Rd., Dayton, Oh 45403
Simple Street Ministry:
Simple Street Ministry is providing a simple Thanksgiving meal.
It's at Noon on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Levitt Pavilion, 134 S Main St., Dayton, OH 45402
If you'd like to add group or distribution to the list please email Shay Frank at sfrank@wyso.org.
