TULSA, Okla. – Several churches and community organizations are planning free Thanksgiving meals in the Tulsa area throughout November. Events include community dinners, holiday meal giveaways and opportunities for families to gather, with some requiring advance registration or having limited supplies.
Free Thanksgiving meals scheduled by date
Nov. 19 — I Am Victorious Ministries
I Am Victorious Ministries’ Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Outreach is scheduled from noon to 8 p.m. at 2432 E. Apache St. in Tulsa. The event includes a Thanksgiving dinner, baked spaghetti and blessing boxes.
Nov. 19 — Tulsa Dream Center West
The Tulsa Dream Center’s Friendsgiving meal is scheduled for noon at its West location, 4122 W. 55th Place in Tulsa. The event offers a Thanksgiving meal and a free turkey per family.
Nov. 21 — Tulsa Dream Center North
The Friendsgiving event continues Nov. 21 at the Tulsa Dream Center North, 200 W. 46th St. N. in Tulsa. Meal times are listed as 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., with a free turkey per family.
Nov. 22 — Community Thanksgiving Meal at the NW Tulsa HUB
Osage Hills Christian Church and The Common Good will host a community Thanksgiving meal at 4 p.m. at the NW Tulsa HUB, 19 S. 49th West Ave. Registration is required, space is limited, and proof of residency or school attendance in ZIP code 74127 is required. Register at bit.ly/hubthxmeal26.
Nov. 26 — Apple Barrel Cafe in Bixby
Apple Barrel Cafe will serve a free Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 15225 S. Memorial Drive in Bixby. Breakfast menus will be available for purchase from 6 to 11 a.m.
Nov. 26 — The Merchant Tulsa
The Merchant Tulsa will host a Thanksgiving gathering on Thanksgiving Day. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the meal served at 10:30 a.m. The restaurant is located at 280 S. Memorial Drive in Tulsa.
Nov. 27 — Thanksgiving Dinner at The Day Center
The Day Center will host a Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. at 415 W. Archer St. in Tulsa. The meal will include baked chicken thighs, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, cabbage, rolls and dessert. Organizers are also seeking food and drink donations and volunteers.
Where can people find free Thanksgiving meals in Tulsa?
Events are planned at churches, community organizations and the Tulsa Dream Center, as well as locations in Bixby and Mannford…