Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude and community. If you are in need of a warm Thanksgiving meal, there are several places in Lansing that offer them to those in need at no cost.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Where to find Thanksgiving Day meals in the greater-Lansing area
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Salvation Army
710 West Jolly Rd.
4:00 to 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Registration Required: YES, for dine-in guests
The Salvation Army will be offering both sit-down and takeout meals to those who need them on Wednesday. There will be two dinner shifts and sit-down meals require pre-registration. Takeout meals are available regardless of registration. Masks are required for the event. In order to claim a seat, call 517-484-4424.
The People’s Church
200 West Grand River Rd.
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Registration Required: NO
The People’s Church offers a free, prepackaged community dinner every Wednesday. Pickup is available at their Northwest entrance.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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Blondie’s Barn
5640 Marsh Rd., Haslett
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Registration Required: NO
Blondie’s Barn will be serving pre-packaged Thanksgiving dinners in their parking lot. Masks are required and donations are accepted.
Cristo Rey Community Center
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1717 N. High St., Lansing
Registration Required: NO
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pie, etc. will be provided for takeout. Registration, ID and economic checks are not required.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
511 E. Sturgis St., St. Johns, Michigan
Registration Required: NO
Worship Service at 11 a.m. Celebration from 12:00 to 3 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran will be offering a community Thanksgiving celebration complete with food, activities and football. There will be a community-style dinner, with takeout options available upon request.
St. Gerard Parish
4437 W. Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
Registration Required: YES, call 517-323-2379
Delivery starting at 12 p.m.
St. Gerard Parish is offering free, prepackaged meals to be delivered upon request. 450 meals will be available.
New Hope Community Health Center
430 N. Larch St, Lansing MI 48912
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration Required: NO
