Thanksgiving/grocery giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2024
FILE - Traditional Thanksgiving dinner. (H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images)
As Thanksgiving approaches, various organizations are giving away food and more to those who may be in need throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Nov. 4
"Tanksgiving" Gas Giveaway
2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 4, QuikTrip, 5795 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross
1-800-TruckWreck and 96.1 The Beat are collaborating to provide free gas to Atlanta families in the first "Tanksgiving" gas giveaway in Atlanta. The first 200 families will receive one $50 fuel gift card, sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck, to help offset the many costs associated with Thanksgiving and the holiday season overall. More info
Nov. 7
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office 4th annual Thanksgiving food giveaway
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville
This will be one of the largest Thanksgiving events in the state of Georgia! Food items to prepare a Thanksgiving meal will be provided to families in need while supplies last. Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Volunteer Gwinnett and Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Food Ministry to make this possible. More info
Nov. 16
Springfield Baptist Church Turkey Thanksgiving Giveaway
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 16
Springfield Baptist Church, 1877 Iris Drive SE, Conyers
The church will distribute 1,000 free turkeys along with all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The event is open to everyone, and no advance registration is required. To streamline the experience, onsite mobile registration will be available, allowing families to sign up quickly and efficiently. In keeping with the church's dedication to safety, all food will be delivered directly to recipients' vehicles, ensuring a contactless and smooth distribution process. More info
Nov. 18
Sheriff Levett's Community Food Distribution
6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, 911 Chambers Drive, Rockdale
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Regional Impact Health Foundation to host a community food distribution for residents of Rockdale County.
More info
Nov. 20
Grocery Giveaway I
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Wayfield Foods, 3435 Roosevelt Highway, Atlanta
The first 100 people in line will receive one $100 Wayfield Foods gift card. 1-800-TruckWreck is partnering with Majic 107.5/97.5 Atlanta.
Grocery Giveaway II
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Wayfield Foods, 8777 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro
The first 100 people in line will receive one $100 Wayfield Foods gift card. 1-800-TruckWreck is partnering with Majic 107.5/97.5 Atlanta.
Nov. 21
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Nov. 21
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 6400 Woodrow Road, Stonecrest
Free turkeys will be given to the first 2,000 families. The event is free and open to the public, no registration required. The church is partnering with 1-800-TruckWreck and V-103. More info
Nov. 22
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness is giving away 500 free, full-size turkeys during two giveaways. While supplies last.
11 a.m. Nov. 22
West End Planet Fitness, 854 Oak Street, Atlanta
2 p.m. Nov. 22
Decatur (Wesley Chapel) Planet Fitness, 2460 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur
First Christian Church Morrow
5 to 6 p.m.
First Christian Church, 6475 Mt. Zion Blvd., is giving away groceries. Line will form at back of church. Registration required. Limited supplies available (food not guaranteed). Bring reusable bags (plastic bags provided). More info
Nov. 23
Sheriff Levon Allen Turkey Giveaway & Fall Festival
12 p.m. Nov. 23
8700 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen and Free At Last Bail Bonds is teaming up to give away more than 100 turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be a fall festival with free hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy and fresh popcorn.
More info
Ray of Hope Christian Church
10 a.m. Nov. 23
2778 Snapfinger Road, Decatur
Free food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
More info
Nov. 27
Made for Bigger Inc. Thanksgiving food giveaway
8 a.m. Nov. 27
4209 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta
Made for Bigger Inc. is giving away 10,000 pounds of fresh produce and meat. The giveaway is open to the entire Atlanta community.
More info
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