Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey dinner giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Most require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now.
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If you know of someone who might benefit from this information, please share it with them!
And if your group is hosting a food giveaway or Thanksgiving meal that you’d like to list here, please email us at Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com with all the details.
Be sure to click on the “more info” links to verify details, including any residency requirements that might apply to a specific event.
If you want to participate in Thanksgiving Food Giveaways, register immediately as spots fill quickly.
2026 Thanksgiving Food Giveaways
Holiday Food Boxes in Boulder County
Thursday, November 19, 2026
6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
BCFM Food Hub – Longmont
1821 Lefthand Circle, Unit D, Longmont, 80501
Saturday, November 21, 2026
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Boulder Farmers Market
13th St. & Canyon Blvd. (in Downtown Boulder), Boulder
Details: Anyone in Boulder County may participate. No paperwork required. Boxes distributed on first-come, first-served basis. Households of 6 people or more will receive 2 boxes.
For Longmont event: BCFM unit is at the end of the strip, farthest from Sunset Street. You’ll see a table outside of the garage doors — simply park and make your way to the table.
For Boulder event: Free parking is available in City of Boulder parking garages. Box distribution will take place next to the Market Information Booth on a first-come, first-served basis.
More info: Click here.
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Almost Home Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
Saturday, November 21, 2026
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Columbian Home Event Center
1096 E. Bridge St., Brighton
Registration is open.
Details: You must register in person at Almost Home Housing Navigation Center (22 S. 4th Ave., Ste 106, Brighton) during walk in hours and obtain a reservation card prior to the event. Bring a Picture I.D. and proof of residency in Adams or Southern Weld County.
No walk-ins on day of event.
Walk In Hours are Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
More info: You can find more information here.
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Thanksgiving Food and Resource Fair “Operation Free Bird”
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mountain States Toyota
201 W. 70th Ave., Denver
Details: Turkey voucher and a meal box for 4 people (one of each per household). There will be 1,000 turkey vouchers and over 1,300 food boxes given out. The food box includes a 5-pound bag of fresh produce and one each of canned corn, stuffing mix, canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cranberry sauce, gravy mix, corn muffin mix and canned fruit.
Also, flu shots, dental screenings, veteran services, mental health resources, housing and food assistance resources.
More info: Click here.
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Integrated Family Community Services – Fresh Thanks Meal Boxes
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Distribution begins between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton 80120
Details: Community members in need of a little extra help this season can pick up a grocery box filled with items for a holiday meal. Distribution is limited to one box per household and will continue while supplies last. Enter at S. Santa Fe Dr & S. Sumner St.
No advance registration required. Just show up. Approximately 500 boxes will be given out.
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Operation Turkey Day at Central Baptist Church
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Central Baptist Church, 2400 California St., Denver
Details: Pick up a Thanksgiving meal that include a full turkey and non-perishable sides. First-come, first-served. Drive-thru distribution. You stay in your car and volunteers will load items.
Open to all. No registration required.
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Holidays En Communidad: Food Distribution
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or while supplies last)
3131 W 14th Ave., Denver
Handing out free Thanksgiving food baskets and clothes, and offering local community resources. The event starts at 9 a.m., is first-come, first-served, and will continue while supplies last.
Please bring reusable bags, boxes, or a cart to transport your food basket and items home easily.
More info: Click here.
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Struggle of Love Need to Feed 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
1 p.m.
12005 E. 45th Ave., Denver, 80239
Details: Distributes 1,000 food boxes and turkeys to families. Registration is required. Register here.
More info: Click here or call 720-923-6122.
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Denver Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Banquet-in-a-Box 2026
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Empower Field at Mile High, Parking Lot C
Details: Registration is required for receiving a box before 12 p.m.
Registration is now full. However, you are welcome to come to the distribution event from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for the first-come, first-serve portion of the event.
Each box provides Thanksgiving meal fixings for a family of 8 to 10 along with a frozen turkey. Boxes are limited. Registration will close when the maximum number of registrations is reached.
Important! Families and individuals will pick up their Thanksgiving box and turkey on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High, Parking Lot C. Please note that they are using a new lot this year.
Pickup Times
- Pickup times will be assigned between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Your assigned time will be printed on your voucher.
- Your turkey and box are guaranteed when you bring your voucher at your assigned time. Arriving early will not improve your chances of receiving items.
- Do not lose your voucher. You must bring it with you to receive your turkey and box.
- Anyone without a voucher may arrive between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for first-come, first-served pickup. Availability for no-voucher pick up is subject to change.
More info: denverrescuemission.org/thanksgiving-banquet-in-a-box/
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Denver Feed A Family 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
9 a.m.
1865 Bruce Randolph Ave (at High St.), Denver
Details: Registration required. To get a Thanksgiving Basket, go to this website. Click on Nominate and then you can nominate yourself and/or others for a basket. It’s really okay to just nominate your family. Click on Continue and then fill out the form. Be sure to select pick-up or delivery (only for the elderly or disabled).
More info: This is a community-wide Thanksgiving Distribution honoring the legacy of Daddy Bruce, who in 1963 started feeding people every Thanksgiving Holiday. This year The Epworth Foundation has committed to distributing 2,500 baskets. Each basket has all the thanksgiving trimmings including a turkey to feed a family of eight.
More info: epworthfoundation.org
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Turkey Fest Englewood
Friday, November 20, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Pkwy.
Details: Registration is required. Meal Kit sign-up form opens at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9.
The take home meal kit includes a frozen turkey and packaged side dishes.
Important: To ensure that as many families as possible are supported this holiday season, please limit your meal kit reservation to 1 per family. When reserving your ticket, there will be two options for time slots. Please select the singular ticket that would work best for you. Repeat tickets will be canceled to open up space on the reservation list.
After reserving your kit, swing by Turkey Fest on Friday, November 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Englewood Civic Center to pick up your turkey and stick around to enjoy yard games, children’s craft kits and other fall festivities!
If all kits are claimed, but you can still sign up for the waitlist. If there are unclaimed meal kits on the day of the event, city staff will call people on the waitlist starting at 1 p.m. If you receive a call, you will have one hour to claim your kit at the Englewood Civic Center.
More info: www.englewoodco.gov/our-city/events/upcoming/turkey-fest
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Carbon Valley Thanksgiving In A Box
Those who fill out a form will be contacted about when and where to collect their box. 2026
Registration required. Please fill out one online form per household to receive a Thanksgiving Dinner In A Box. Submit no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.
Details: Boxes contain everything needed to prepare a holiday meal.
The Town of Frederick, Frederick High School Student Council, Carbon Valley Help Center, Rocky Mountain Christian Church, and the Weld County Food Bank partner each year to provide the boxes.
More info: Call please contact Jessica at 720-382-5512.
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2026 Thanksgiving Dinners
These dinners are in chronological order, so you’ll have to scroll through earlier events to see the later ones.
We will continue to update as soon as we confirm 2026 information.
David Clifton Ministries Thanksgiving Meal
Saturday, November 14, 2026
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1437 Bannock St., Denver (in front of the Denver City & County Building)
(in case of bad weather: 1533 Glen Ayr Dr., Lakewood, 80215)
Details: All are welcome. Meal, plus hygiene supplies, haircuts and community health care resources.
More info: 303-893-8363 or click here.
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VOA Thanksgiving Meal
Friday, November 20, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Veterans Services Center Foxtrot Lounge
1247 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 80204
Details: Volunteers of America Colorado’s Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center invites veterans and their families to join us for a special Thanksgiving Dinner. On the menu: Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetables, and pie!
RSVPs are requested to help us plan. Transportation assistance may be available. For questions, contact lgreen@voacolorado.org.
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Victory World Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, November 21, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
5707 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood
Details: Turkey and ham meal with desserts. Open to all.
More info here or call 719-510-0696.
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Thanksgiving Banquet by Lighthouse Church
Sunday, November 22, 2026
11:30 a.m. (after service)
Legend High School Commons
22219 Hilltop Rd., Parker
Details: Share a meal, enjoy time with friends, and celebrate all that God is doing in our church family. Whether you’ve been coming to Lighthouse for years or you’re just getting connected, we’d love to have you at the table!
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Same Café – Community Thanksgiving Meal
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2023 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, 80206
Details: Open to all. No registration required. Eat a meal at the cafe and take another one home to go. Pay what you can or volunteer in exchange for your meal.
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Mission Cares Thanksgiving Day Feast
On for 2026. Date and time TBA.
Mission Ballroom
4242 N. Wynkoop St., Denver
Details: Open to all.
More info: Free surface lot and garage parking available. Transportation options also available. Questions: MissionBallroom@AEGPresents.com
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Salvation Army Free Community Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 26, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St., Denver
Details: Open to all. Santa will be providing FREE toys for children attending the event (toys distributed on a first-come, first-served basis).
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Breakfast Palace Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Starts at 2 p.m. until food runs out
2000 S. Broadway, Denver
Details: Servings a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Open to all.
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Golden Mill Together at the Table Meal
Thursday, November 26, 2026
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Golden Mill
1012 Ford St., Golden, 80401
Details: A unique Thanksgiving meal with a Mexican twist, open to everyone in the community. Enjoy lunch for free or pay what you can.
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Hope 4 Tomorrow Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
White Rock Hotel
5555 Federal Blvd., Denver
Details: Homemade meal and desserts. Open to all.
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Cafe 180 Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 26, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until food runs out)
3315 S. Broadway, Englewood
Details: Free catered meal. Open to all. More info here.
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Berthoud
Thursday, November 26, 2026
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
New Freedom Outreach Center
250 Mountain Ave., Berthoud
Details: Open to all. More info here.
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