Turkey season is upon us with more folks in need this year. If you’re one of them, here are just a few places in the Tulsa area passing out turkey, groceries and free Thanksgiving meals.
If you’re looking to give, these organizations are accepting donations too.
Restore Hope Ministries
Main Location (2960 Charles Page Blvd.)
(918) 582-5766
South Location (6910 S. 101st E. Ave.)
(918) 582-5766
Tulsa County residents can take home a Thanksgiving basket and prepare their own Thanksgiving meal. Photo identification is required for the head of the household as well as documentation for others in the home. Dated proof of residence is also required.
Pick up a basket at these locations and times:
South Location
- Thursday, Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Main Location
- Monday, Nov. 10 through Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Find more information here.
Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Company
Northridge Shopping Center (5029 N. Peoria Ave.)
(918) 494-9886
Drive through their annual turkey giveaway and take home one free turkey per vehicle. The giveaway is at noon Nov. 8.
Find more information here.
Jenks Church
Jenks Church (1015 W. Main St., Jenks)
(918) 299-2713
Take home a Thanksgiving meal kit with stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, corn, green beans and cranberry sauce from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17. They are accepting donations until Nov. 9.
Find more information here.
Tulsa Dream Center
West Campus (4122 W. 55th Place)
North Campus (200 W. 46th St. N.)
(918) 430-9984
Attend Friendsgiving and get a warm meal, plus a bag of groceries and a turkey. The West Campus Friendsgiving is set for 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20. The North Campus Friendsgiving begins at 11 a.m. Nov. 22.
Find more information here.
John 3:16 Mission
Family and Youth Center (2027 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.)
(918) 587-1186
John 3:16 Mission is handing out food boxes with Thanksgiving items at a drive-thru from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Nov. 22 and Nov. 24.
If you want to donate items for these boxes, shop online and have your order sent directly to the center or drop off items at one of their Saturday food drives — Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 —from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A shopping list of requested items and specific food drive locations are online.
Find more information here.
Loaves & Fishes Ministries
Loves & Fishes Ministries (11321 E. 19th St.)
(918) 234-8577
Loves and Fishes is giving out 150 turkeys Nov. 21 and another 150 turkeys Nov. 22. Both giveaways start at 10 a.m. and include a bag of groceries. It is first come, first served. You must be an adult with photo identification and proof of Oklahoma residency.
Find more information here.
Oklahomans for Equality
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th St.)
(918) 743-4297
Oklahomans for Equality is hosting their annual community meal at their downtown building at noon Nov. 22.
Find more information here.
North Peoria Church of Christ
(2217 N. Peoria Ave.)
(918) 425-6446
North Peoria Church of Christ is passing out 200 Thanksgiving dinner boxes for each vehicle beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 22.
Find more information here.
Osage Hills Christian Church and The Common Good Community
Northwest Tulsa Hub (19 S. 49th W. Ave.)
(539) 867-3692
Osage Hills Christian Church is partnering with The Common Good to host a community Thanksgiving meal at 4 p.m. Nov. 23. Attendees must RSVP as space is limited.
Find more information here.
Tally’s Good Food Cafe
Tally’s Good Food Cafe (1102 S. Yale Ave.)
(918) 835-8039
Continuing their annual tradition, Tally’s Good Food Cafe will offer a Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27 at their location on 11th Street. Enjoy turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie and peach cobbler. It is first come, first served. They plan to prepare enough food for up to 1,300 people.
Find more information here.
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