ATLANTA — With Thanksgiving weeks away, there are many people planning on gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday together.
While many plan to cook and prepare Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends, the Atlanta Community Food Bank estimates one in eight Georgians are food insecure, including one in five children.
Here are several organizations and businesses collecting and distributing food to those in need in the metro Atlanta area for the holiday.
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office 4th annual Thanksgiving food giveaway
WHAT: The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is holding their annual Thanksgiving food giveaway to help provide food to families in need.
WHERE: The Gwinnett County Fairgrounds located at 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy in Lawrenceville, Ga.
WHEN: Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHAT: There will be a “festive charity mixer” with a raffle of five Thanksgiving dinner packages. This is a ticketed event.
WHERE: 741 Morosgo Dr. NE in Atlanta
WHEN: Nov. 9 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive:
WHAT: David Weekley Homes is holding a drop-off collection of food and beverages and a donation day of frozen turkeys.
WHERE: The collection will be held at the David Weekley Homes Division Office located at 100 Mansell Ct. East, Ste. 100 in Roswell, Ga.
WHEN: Collection will be held on Mondays - Fridays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Turkey Donation Day will be held at the Division Office Parking Lot on Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Giveaway
WHAT: The Joy of Faith Christian Ministries is sponsoring a distribution of grocery bags packed with food for anyone in need. The grocery bags are free while supplies last. Officials say a scheduled pickup time is required and those interested must register.
WHERE: 1901 Montreal Rd. #134 in Tucker, Ga.
WHEN: Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. - Noon
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 2024
WHAT: Thy Kingdom Has Come International Ministries is holding a Thanksgiving meal giveaway for those in need.
WHERE: 550 Lions Club Dr. in Mableton, Ga.
WHEN: Nov. 16 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Officials say donations must be picked up during the designated time. If you are unable to go, you can have a relative or friend go in your place and contact the church to notify them.
WHAT: Officials from Alpha Zeta Lambda Rho Sorority, Inc. for AZLR CARES will host the annual gathering to help support “families and individuals financial challenges, poverty, and those without loved ones to celebrate with.” There will be meals served to all attendees, clothing giveaways, essential items for those in need, games for all ages, giveaways and more.
WHERE: 1530 Woodbine Ave. in Atlanta
WHEN: Nov. 17 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
City of South Fulton Annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
WHAT: Officials will provide those in need with family meal bag giveaways.
WHERE: Welcome All Park and Multipurpose Facility at 4255 Will Lee Rd. in College Park
WHEN: Nov. 22 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry:
WHAT: The annual Choices for Kids Thanksgiving mobile food pantry will provide families experiencing food insecurity with healthy foods to eat during the Thanksgiving holiday.
WHERE: Atlanta Technical College located at 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW in Atlanta
WHEN: Nov. 23. (Time TBD)
Thanksgiving Community Luncheon
WHAT: Southlake Church of Christ is set to host a Thanksgiving meal at their community luncheon. Attendees can unite to enjoy great food and great company with the community.
WHERE: 2634 Mount Zion Rd. in Jonesboro, Ga.
WHEN: Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
“Carving Memories” Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
WHAT: The first-annual Thanksgiving Giveaway drive-thru event sponsored by Councilwoman Keosha B. Bell will feature food giveaways, music, and more for families to enjoy. Families can grab a turkey, fresh produce and holiday dinner essentials while supplies last, officials said. The event is exclusively for South Fulton residents.
WHERE: Burdett Park Gym located at 2945 Burdnett Rd. in College Park.
WHEN: Nov. 23 from Noon - 3 p.m.
29th Annual Men of Hope Thanksgiving Dinner By Covenant Community, Inc
WHAT: Covenant Community, Inc. is set to host the 29th Annual Men of Hope Thanksgiving dinner. Officials will serve 400 meals to Atlanta’s homeless population. In addition to a community resource fair, officials say they will connect attendees with healthcare services, housing resources, addiction recovery support, and employment opportunities.
WHERE: Ellis Hall at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church located at 634 West Peachtree St. in Atlanta
WHEN: Nov. 26 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Doors will open at 2 p.m.