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Thanksgiving events happening where you live

Several local organizations will be hosting Thanksgiving dinners or will be delivering them to those who are house-bound.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner

Are you looking for a hot meal, or don’t want to cook one, this Thanksgiving?

Several local organizations will be hosting Thanksgiving dinners or will be delivering them to those who are house-bound.

River Valley 

  • St. Boniface Catholic Church Thanksgiving Dinner 1820 N. B St., Fort Smith – Sunday, Nov. 24, starting at 12 p.m.  (If you can bring a dessert to share)
  • Next Step Homeless Services Thanksgiving Lunch: 123 N 6th St., Fort Smith –  Wednesday, Nov. 27.
  • First United Methodist Church Thanksgiving Day Lunch: 200 N. 15th St., Fort Smith – Thursday, Nov. 28, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Can call one week in advance to arrange for delivery)
  • Hope Campus Thanksgiving Day Brunch & Dinner: 201 S. E. St., Fort Smith – Thursday, Nov. 28, Brunch 10:00 a.m. & Dinner at 4:00 p.m. (Both events open to the public)
  • The Living “for him” Room Free Thanksgiving Dinner: 9409 East Highway 10, Greenwood – Thursday, Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Asked to call ahead for reservation 479-996-1122)
  • LeFlore County Community Holiday Dinner: Poteau High School cafeteria – 100 Pirate Ln, Poteau – Thursday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Salvation Army Annual Thanksgiving Dinner: Red Shield Diner – 301 N. 6th St., Fort Smith – Thursday, Nov. 28, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Volunteer Info: 3 Shifts
    • Setup: 8:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.
    • Serving Lunch: 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Serving & Cleanup: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Volunteers can call Jeanne at 479-474-3916
  • Thanksgiving Day Dinner – Quinn Chapel AME Church: 4200 Young St., Fort Smith – Thursday, Nov. 28, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Antioch for Youth & Family will be handing out Thanksgiving Dinner staples on Saturday, Nov. 23. (Photo I.D. required)

Northwest Arkansas

  • Gravette Community Thanksgiving Dinner in honor of Evelyn McGraw: Gravette High School cafeteria – 325 Lion Dr. S, Gravette – Saturday, Nov. 23, 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • 2019 Rainbow Thanksgiving – NWA Equality: Fayetteville Town Center – 15 W. Mountain St, Fayetteville – Sunday, Nov. 24, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Link to Facebook page)
  • American Legion Post 27 in Fayetteville: 1129 Curtis Ave, Fayetteville – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 11:00 a.m. (Handing out Thanksgiving meals)
  • Thanksgiving Community Feast – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: 2925 N. Old Missouri Rd., Fayetteville – Sunday, Nov. 24, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Link to Facebook page)
  • Free Community Meal – First Baptist Church Rogers: 3364 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Rogers – Thursday, Nov. 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Pre-cooked individually packaged meals — deliveries for those are home-bound within Rogers city limits – Meals can be reserved Nov. 18-27th by calling 479-636-3451)
  • Salvation Army Annual Thanksgiving Dinner: 3305 SW I St., Bentonville – Thursday, Nov. 28, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

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