Some families seek out community-based Thanksgiving dinners because they need a safe place for their family to gather for a meal, because they’re looking to enjoy the holiday with others in the community, because this year the cost of preparing the meal is a difficult stretch or all of the above.
See below for a list of events taking place on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28.
And here's an early one: Eastridge Church will provide 1,500 free Thanksgiving turkeys and bags of groceries to families in need on Saturday (Nov. 23) at its Issaquah and Seattle locations.
The giveaway starts at 9 a.m.; proof of need is not required. The church will also be giving away coats, gloves, Bibles and, in Issaquah, free haircuts. Locations: 4500 39th Avenue S.W., Seattle; 24205 Issaquah-Fall City Road, Issaquah.
Alajawan’s Table Thanksgiving Dinner
Thurs. Nov. 28 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Talley High School, 7800 S. 132nd St., Seattle
Contact: Ayana Brown 425-208-6236
Cathedral Kitchen at St. James Cathedral
Thurs., Nov. 28, 3 p.m.
907 Columbia St., Seattle
206-622-3559
Free. Dinner tickets are handed out starting at 2 p.m. in front of Cathedral Hall (located on Columbia Street, between Ninth and Terry.)
stjames-cathedral.org/outreach/kitchen.aspx
Mario D. Bailey Foundation's Family Feast
Thurs., Nov. 28, noon to 3 p.m.
Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle
Free family-friendly Thanksgiving dinner with music and prizes. Transportation available, call 206-251-7955 for more information.
Muslim Community Resource Center
Thanksgiving Eve dinner: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 5:30 to 8:30pm
17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond
888-404-6272
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran
Thanksgiving Community Meal for All Thurs., Nov. 28, noon to 1 p.m.
2400 NW 85th St, Seattle
Phinney Neighborhood Association
Thurs., Nov. 28, 4 to 6 p.m.
6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle
206-783-2244
Free; please bring a dish to share.
Westgate Chapel
Thurs., Nov. 28. Three full-service dinner seatings: 11 a.m., 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.
