ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and several Albuquerque community organizations have events set up to help make sure everyone has access to a holiday meal.
Below, you will find a list of free meals and food giveaways happening in November 2024.
Thanksgiving meals and turkey giveaways
La Mesa Presbyterian Church Feast of Hope
What: Take out boxes of meals. La Mesa Presbyterian Church plans to serve up to 1,200 meals to the community
Where: La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave. NE, Albuquerque.
When: Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Joy Junction Thanksgiving Feast
What: Joy Junction’s annual Thanksgiving Feast will be held for those who are homeless or hungry.
Where: Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque.
When: Nov. 27
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Albuquerque Indian Center Thanksgiving Dinner
What: The Albuquerque Indian Center is hosting a Thanksgiving meal. All are welcome.
Where: Albuquerque Indian Center, 105 Texas St. SE, Albuquerque.
When: Nov. 22
Time: 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Food banks
Roadrunner Foodbank mobile food distributions
What: Roadrunner Foodbank will have three drive-through food distribution events before Thanksgiving in Albuquerque. The food distributions will provide a range of food items, however, they are not specifically food items meant for Thanksgiving meal preparations.
Date, time, location
Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or when food runs out), Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Blvd. NE
Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or when food runs out), Community Stadium, 1601 Arroyo Vista Blvd. NW
Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or when food runs out), EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE (use Gate 3 to enter)
Storehouse food distribution
What: The Storehouse gives away free groceries multiple times a month. People can visit one time a month with a valid ID.
Where: 106 Broadway Blvd. SE in downtown Albuquerque.
When: Nov. 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, and 27.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
This list will be updated as more events are announced. For more information about where groceries and meals are given away, click here.