Some families seek out community-based Thanksgiving dinners because they need a safe place for their family to gather for a meal or because they’re looking to enjoy the holiday with others in the community or because this year the cost of preparing the meal is a difficult stretch or all of the above. There's a wide variety of free meals being offered Saturday, November 21st through Friday, November 27th.
Seattle
The Alajawan Brown Foundation Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Thurs., Nov. 26, noon to 4 p.m.
Skyway VFW Post #9430, 7421 S 126th St., Seattle
Free. Family games and door prizes.
Asian Counseling & Referral Service
Thurs., Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
3639 MLK Jr. Way S, Seattle
206-695-7600
Free. No RSVP required, everyone welcome. Food served will be “less traditional and more Asian fusion.”
Bread of Life Mission
Thurs., Nov. 26. Two options: Mega Breakfast at 7 a.m. and Traditional Homestyle Feast at 4 p.m.
97 S Main St., Seattle
206-682-3579
Free; everyone welcome. Optional chapel service available.
Cathedral Kitchen at St. James Cathedral
Thurs., Nov. 26, 3 p.m.
907 Columbia St., Seattle
206-622-3559
Free. Dinner tickets are handed out at 2:30 p.m. in front of Cathedral Hall (located on Columbia Street, between Ninth and Terry.)
stjames-cathedral.org/outreach/kitchen.aspx
Community Lunch on Capitol Hill’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Thurs., Nov. 26, 5 to 6 p.m.
All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E, Seattle
206-322-7500
Free; everyone welcome.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes
Thurs., Nov. 26, noon to 3 p.m.
The Hall at Fauntleroy: 9131 California Ave. SW, Seattle
206-932-1059
Free. A sit-down dinner for anyone and everyone in the community.
Hillman City Collaboratory Neighborhood Feast
Thurs., Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
Free. To RSVP, volunteer or get more information, send an email to [email protected]
Hope Center/Mary’s Place
Thurs., Nov. 26, 8 to 10 a.m.
1830 Ninth Ave., lower level, Seattle
Free; everyone welcome. Movie and games from 9 to 11 a.m.
The Matt Talbot Center 30th Annual Day of Thanksgiving
Sat., Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2313 Third Ave., Seattle
206-256-9865
Free. Thanksgiving dinner follows a 10 a.m. service
mtcenter.org/events/thanksgiving
Mario D. Bailey Foundation's Family Feast
Thurs., Nov. 26.noon – 4 p.m.
Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle
Free, 4th annual family-friendly Thanksgiving dinner with music and prizes. Transportation available, call 206-841-6486 for more information.
Millionair Club Charity
Wed., Nov. 25 and Thurs., Nov. 26, noon to 1:30 p.m.
2515 Western Ave., Seattle
206-728-5627
Free. Family-friendly, everyone welcome.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Thurs., Nov. 26, noon to 2:30 p.m.
1634 19th Ave., Seattle
206-322-6500
Free; everyone welcome.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Fri., Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
124 21st Ave., Seattle
206-323-4212
Free; everyone welcome.
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran
Thurs., Nov. 26, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
2400 NW 85th St, Seattle
206-783-7900
Sleeping bag tickets will be given out during the meal, with sleeping bag distribution to follow.
Phinney Neighborhood Association Thanksgiving Potluck
Thurs., Nov. 26, 4 to 6 p.m.
6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle
206-783-2244
Free; please bring a dish to share.
Salvation Army, William Booth Center
Thurs., Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
811 Maynard Ave. S, Seattle
206-621-0145
Free. Family-friendly, everyone welcome.
Seattle First Church of the Nazarene
Sun., Nov. 22, noon
4401 Second Ave. NE, Seattle
206-632-4560
Free. Family-friendly with optional church service. Outerwear and sleeping bags will be available to those in need.
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Thurs., Nov. 26, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
318 2nd Ave. Ext. S, Seattle
206-622-5177
Free. Dinner served with optional Christian services; everyone welcome.
North
Westgate Chapel
Thurs., Nov. 26. Three full-service dinner seatings: 11 a.m. and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds
425-775-2776
Free. Families can have free family photos taken. Door prizes for children and adults, entertainment, food and clothing banks, and takeout containers for after dinner. Transportation available; call church to request.
South
Kent Seventh Day Adventist Church
Wed., Nov. 25, 2 to 5 p.m.
25213 116th Ave. SE, Kent
Free. Families welcome.
St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church
Thurs., Nov. 26, 1 to 3 p.m.
13055 SE 192nd St., Renton
253-631-1940
Free. Everyone welcome; optional Mass at 11 a.m.
East
Holy Family Catholic Church
Thurs., Nov. 26, noon to 4:30 p.m.
7045 120th Ave. NE, Kirkland
425-822-0295 x110
Free. Families welcome. Transportation available; please call 206-229-7288.
