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Places to get warm, free Thanksgiving dinner in Arkansas

The Salvation Army and many churches around the region are offering free meals to those in need this holiday season.

ARKANSAS, USA — In the season of giving, there are resources for those in need of a free, warm meal this Thanksgiving. Here are a few places to turn to if you or someone you know is in need:  

Fort Smith

The Salvation Army of Fort Smith's Annual Thanksgiving Meal

  • When: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Where: The Salvation Army of Fort Smith at 301 N. 6th Street
  • What to do: Come to the Salvation Army for a warm meal. Call (479) 783-6145 for additional information.

Rogers

CARE Community Center's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

  • When: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. Dine-in option from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Limited delivery from 1-4 p.m.
  • Where: Southside Church of Christ at 919 South Dixieland Road
  • What to do:  Register here to make a reservation for an in-person meal. To reserve a delivery, email thanksgiving@carecc.org or call (479) 246-0104. Delivery reservations must be made by Nov. 22. 

Thanksgiving at First Baptist Rogers

  • When: Meal deliveries will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. 
  • Where: First Baptist Olive Street
  • What to do: Call (479) 202-8206 between Nov. 13-Nov. 16 and Nov. 20-Nov. 22 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. First Baptist will be taking calls until meal capacity is reached. For those who made reservations, Thanksgiving meals will be delivered around Rogers, Lowell, and Prairie Creek.

Bentonville

Thrive Real Estate, Thrive's Giving

  • When: Monday, Nov. 20 from 12-5 p.m. or until supplies last. 
  • Where: Thrive Real Estate at 1401 SE Walton Blvd., Suite 101
  • What to do: Show up to Thrive Real Estate and call (479) 250-9718 for someone to bring the meal out to your vehicle.

The Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas' Annual Thanksgiving Meal

  • When: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Where: The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter at 3305 SW I Street 
  • What to do: Bring yourself to the emergency shelter and enjoy a warm meal. Call (479) 271-9545 for additional information.

Fayetteville

The Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas' Annual Thanksgiving Meal

  • When: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Where: The Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas at 219 W. 15th Street
  • What to do: Just show up at the address for a warm meal. Call (479) 521-2151 for additional information.

Farmington

Farmington United Methodist Church's Thanksgiving Feast-To-Go

  • When: Pick up on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Where: Farmington United Methodist Church at 355 Southwinds Drive
  • What to do: Reserve your meals here. The link will be open for the first 100 meals or until Nov. 17 at 5 p.m.

Pea Ridge

The Ridge Church's Loaves-n-Fishes Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

  • When: Pick up on Nov. 18. Arrival time is at 8:30 a.m., and distribution starts at 9 a.m.
  • Where: The Ridge Church at 836 N. Curtis Ave.
  • What to do: Come to the Ridge Church to pick up a meal. First come, first serve. 

Greenwood

Greenwood First Free Will Baptist Church's Community Thanksgiving Dinner

  • When: Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Greenwood First Free Will Baptist Church at 504 S Fowler Street
  • What to do: The church would like to invite community members for a free meal at no cost. Visit the event Facebook page for more information. 


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