Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table, and no family in Minnesota should have to sit this holiday out because money is tight. Food costs keep climbing, and more households than ever are stretching every grocery dollar. The good news: Churches, community centers, food shelves and local businesses across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the suburbs and Greater Minnesota are stepping up again this year with free turkeys, holiday food baskets and community meals.
Twin Cities All-Star Giveback at Sabathani
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis
Thanks to the generosity of Jennie-O, former Gopher and NBA player Willie Burton & Friends, and community partners, Sabathani is helping local families celebrate Thanksgiving with a free turkey giveaway.
Here is how the day works:
- 10 a.m. to noon, reserved pickup: Families who registered in advance pick up their turkeys.
- Noon to 1 p.m., community distribution: Any turkeys left over go to the community first come, first served, while supplies last.
Pickup happens in the Sabathani parking lot, and volunteers will guide both drivers and walk-up guests. It is one turkey per family, and quantities are limited…