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Free community Thanksgiving 2019 meals in Northern Michigan

Benzie County

Papa J's in the Honor Plaza on US 31
Noon - 3 PM on Thanksgiving
Donations accepted for Toys for Tots

Petals & Perks
429 Main Street, Frankfort
12-2 PM on Thanksgiving
7th annual community Thanksgiving dinner with turkeys roasted over a wood fire.
Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated

Charlevoix County

13th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1003 Bridge St.
Noon - 3 PM on Thanksgiving

Cheboygan County

Knights of Columbus Hall
9840 N. Straits Highway, Cheboygan
Dinner served at 12 p.m. on Thanksgiving
Call The Salvation Army at 231-627-9003 if you are in need of a delivery

Crawford County

29th Annual Crawford AuSable Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Noon - 2 PM on Thanksgiving
Camp Grayling Army Airfield Mess Hall (Across From Ferrell Gas)
If you need a meal delivered call by Noon Wednesday, November 21: 989-348-9418
If you need a ride contact Dial-A-Ride at 989-348-5409 no later than 5 PM Tuesday, November 21.

Emmet County

Alanson Church of the Nazarene
7489 Mission Road (M-68), Alanson
*Enter at the gym rather than the double front doors
2 - 5 PM on Thanksgiving

Grand Traverse County

Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church
16426 Center Road, Traverse City
Noon-2 PM on Thanksgiving
231-223-4393 *RSVP appreciated but not necessary

Salvation Army
1239 Barlow Street, Traverse City
Wednesday, November 27
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church
1003 South Maple Street, Traverse City
1-3 PM on Thanksgiving
**If you need a meal delivered call: 231-360-7608

Manistee County

45th Annual Bette J. Naffie Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner
VFW Walsh Post 4499
1211 28th St, Manistee
Noon -2 PM on Thanksgiving
If you are medically homebound and need your meal delivered contact United Way at 231-723-2331

Mason County

Emanuel Lutheran Church
501 East Danaher Street, Ludington
Noon - 2 PM on Thanksgiving

Oceana County

Shelby Optimist Club

788 Industrial Park Drive

Noon to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day

Otsego County

Knights of Columbus Hall
2573 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord
On Thanksgiving Day
Noon - 2 PM light refreshments
Dinner served at 3 PM
Meal delivery upon request. Call (989) 350-5335
Reservations not required

Wexford County

Resurrection Life Church
9127 E. 44 1/2 Road, Cadillac
Wednesday, Nov. 27
5-7 PM
Come as you are and enjoy a warm meal
Full Thanksgiving dinner, free photo booth and drawings for three gift cards!

Thanks to UpNorthLive.com 

Dr. Amanda Sewell is IPR's music director.