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THANKSGIVING DINNERS
For SoCal Residents
November 24, 2025 by Randy Ulrich & Jimmy Alvarez
As 2025 slowly nears its end, it’s normal to reflect on the year that was. The year has been turbulent, to put it mildly, and indicators suggest this holiday season a good number of our neighbors need help with the holidays.
Thanksgiving help is needed more than ever and this list can assist those who could use a hand or those who want to lend a hand and have room in their heart and wallet to make a donation.
Listed below are organizations that will be offering Thanksgiving dinners, and places that could use your volunteer help and/or much needed donations to assist our fellow brothers and sisters.
It is highly recommended to check out the website for any place offering services for Thanksgiving dinner. Some may require registration, so please check them out in advance.
Other things to consider, call ahead to confirm times, availability and any requirements. In some circumstances you may need to bring identification as it may be requested.
THANKSGIVING DINNERS:
25 Degrees | Huntington Beach
412 Walnut Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA.
Wednesday, November 26th – 
1PM until they run out
**No questions asked. No paperwork. No proof of need.**
If you or someone you know could use a free turkey for Thanksgiving, please come by. We have 250 turkeys to give away. First come, first served. We simply ask that you take what your family needs and be respectful of others in need so we can help as many people as possible. We trust this amazing community. 
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to marketing.25Degrees@gmail.com or mgmt.25Degrees@gmail.com or call us at (714) 960-2525
Central Community Christian Fellowship | Riverside
From their website: We will deliver anywhere in Riverside and the communities surrounding Central Community in Riverside, CA from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on November 27th.
We will also serve dinner at the Church from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on November 27th.
This is a meal for the homeless, senior citizens, families in need, or for those who will be home alone. You are invited to join in sharing Thanksgiving dinner together with our families from Central Community. We also need volunteers each year to help serve and deliver the dinners to our community. Email us at office@centralcommunity.com if you would like to volunteer or just call our office at 951-689-5806.
Central Community Christian Fellowship link
Christian Outreach in Action (COO) | Long Beach
515 E. 3rd St. in Long Beach from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
COO link
EveryTable | Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based company that provides affordable, nutritious meals through a meal subscription or a la carte, will host a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day at all locations, excluding Cal State Long Beach and the Long Beach Airport.
EveryTable link
Feeding San Diego
Offers free Thanksgiving food and holiday meal ingredients for those facing food insecurity. They distribute food in a first-come first-serve basis.
Feeding San Diego link
Griffins Grill | Los Alamitos
4th Annual Free Thanksgiving Meal
2 p.m. until it’s all gone!
Griffins Grill link
Harry’s Café | Stanton (Orange County)
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | 8461 Katella, Stanton
Harry’s Café link
Long Beach Rescue Mission
1335 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
Long Beach Rescue Mission link
Los Angeles Mission
303 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Los Angeles Mission link
ANE Foundation | Skidrow Community Thanksgiving | Los Angeles
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 312 E. 5th St. in Los Angeles (San Julian Park)
Will give away a free meal, clothing and toiletries on Thanksgiving Day.
ANE Foundation link
Operation Warm Wishes | Tustin (Orange County)
Peppertree Park | Tustin – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.| 230 W. First Street, Tustin
Operation Warm Wishes link
O.C. Rescue Mission | Tustin (Orange County)
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 1 Hope Drive, Tustin
(714) 247-4300
O.C. Rescue Mission link
SALVATION ARMY | Los Angeles
Salvation Army LA link
SALVATION ARMY | San Diego
Provides Thanksgiving Day meals at various locations across San Diego on November 26th and Thanksgiving Day.
Salvation Army SD link
San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego Rescue Mission link
Someone Cares Kitchen | Costa Mesa (Orange County)
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 720 W 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA. 92627
Someone Cares link
The Men of Temple Beth Hillel | Valley Village (Riverside)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 12326 Riverside Drive in Valley Village.-
Temple Beth link
Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill | Huntington Beach (Orange County)
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 21094 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Tumbleweeds link
Union Station Homeless Services | Dinner in the Park 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 412 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA.
Thanksgiving at USHS: November 27th – Sit-down meals for Union Station program participants at the Adult Center and Family Center.
Union Station Homeless Services will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes Wednesday at its Adult Center in Pasadena, providing families in need with all the ingredients to prepare a holiday dinner at home.
Union Station Homeless Services link
Westside Thanksgiving | Los Angeles
1645 Corinth Ave. in Los Angeles from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Westside link
NOTE: Food and other assistance in Orange County can be found daily at 211oc.org
FOOD BANKS:
Southern California has a number of food banks that provide services year around. If you need assistance, or want to volunteer, or donate, here are a few very good places to consider.
FEEDING AMERICA – RIVERSIDE | SAN BERNARDINO
Feeding America link
LAGUNA FOOD PANTRY
Laguna Food Pantry link
SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK
San Diego Food Bank link
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK (ORANGE COUNTY)
Second Harvest link
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
LA Regional Food Bank link
HAPPY THANKSGIVING WHEREVER YOU ARE!
SID 251125 | TRACI TURNER | EDITOR
