11 Thanksgiving Day Giveaways Provided by West side based community groups
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By Mariah McBride, Environmental Health & Wellness Editor, The Real Chi |
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By Valeria Garcia, Arts and Culture Editor, The Real Chi |
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With less government restrictions in place and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorizing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 - 11 years old, this Thanksgiving many West Side groups are giving their Zoom calls a break and safely reuniting with their community in person. Here are 11 West Side events or giveaways striving to bring neighbors together again for the turkey themed holiday.
The Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Presented by: Alderman Scott and The M.W. Celestial Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 20 starting at 10 a.m.
Location: 616 S. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60624
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Description: Ald. Michael Scott (24th Ward) along with Mason Lodge and The Will Group will host the 6th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway this year. Masks are required and one turkey will be given away per household. Service is first come first served.
North Lawndale Employment Network’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
Presented by: North Lawndale Employment Network
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 20 starting at 10 a.m. and concluding at 2 p.m.
Location: 111 S. Homan Ave., Chicago, IL 60624
Description: North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN), with the support of Amy Gudgeon and BMO Harris Bank, will host their 9th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at their new campus located at 111 S. Homan Ave. NLEN will also give away Thanksgiving side dishes along with $20 gift cards to families to complete a Thanksgiving protein of their choice. Two hundred meals (1 per household) will be distributed by staff members while supplies last.
Firehouse Thanksgiving meal giveaway
Presented by: The Firehouse Community Arts of Center
Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 23 starting at 11 a.m. and concluding at 4 p.m.
Location: 2111 S Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
Description: The Firehouse Community Arts (FCA) Center serves as a safe haven for community youth to engage in artistic projects. FCA will be distributing free prepared Thanksgiving meals. Those interested in meals should call or text The Firehouse Community Arts center with their name, phone number, and family size.
Realty of Chicago 9th Annual Turkey Giveaway
Presented by: Multiple sponsors
Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 22 starting at 6 p.m.
Location: 1504 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL 60608
Description: Realty of Chicago is partnering with many sponsors for their 9th annual Turkey giveaway in the Pilsen area. There will also be a $200 grocery gift card raffle.
Thanksgiving Turkey Give Away
Presented by: New Life Center
Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 23 starting at 7 a.m. for walk-up visitors and concluding at 1 p.m. Visitors who are drivers may arrive at the giveaway beginning at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Location: 2701 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
Description: New Life Little Village is a community church striving to create a family through fruitful followers of God. They will be collaborating with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to distribute turkeys to community members.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Presented by: We Are Kueenz, Peas in a Pod Foundation, and S&S transportation
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 20 starting at 12 p.m. and concluding at 3 p.m.
Location: 5635 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
Description: We Are Kueenz, a non profit organization that prides itself on being “a Beacon of light for ALL nationalities, ages and religions moving through life” is hosting a free thanksgiving dinner.
Friendsgiving: Community Celebration Giveback
Presented By: The Garfield Park Rite To Wellness Collaborative, Levelz Style Lounge & Akila K Collection and other sponsors
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 20
Location: 4024 W. Madison Ave., Chicago, IL 60624
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Description: All of these organizations would like to use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to “offer assistance to those less fortunate or just simply in need of help to prepare for the upcoming Winter Months.”
Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway
Presented by: United Baptist Church and The Chicago Greater Food Depository
Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 22 starting at 10 a.m. and concluding 2 p.m. on a first come, first served
Location: 4242 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60624
Description: The United Baptist Church is planning to give away approximately 200 boxes of food to those who would like a free Thanksgiving Basket. They ask that you bring a cart to collect the basket.
Food Basket Giveaway
Presented by: Better Life Church International
Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 20 starting at 10 a.m. until supplies run out.
Location: 5401 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60644
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Description: Better Life Church International, a church located in the West Side community, wants people to join them as they give out free Thanksgiving baskets and turkeys on both the West and South Side of chicago. The congregation is “excited to be a blessing.”
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Friendsgiving Jam
Presented by: Pilsen Food Pantry (Pilsen Depensa de Comida)
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 21 starting at 5 p.m. and concluding at 9 p.m.
Location: 1850 S. Throop St., Chicago, IL 60608
Description: The Pilsen Food Pantry is hosting a special gathering for their community. There will be live music, raffles, and games. There is a suggested donation of $10.00 dollars