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Looking For a Free Thanksgiving Meal or Turkey? Capital B Gary Has You Covered.

Here’s a list of places in Gary and northwest Indiana providing free meals or turkeys this holiday season.

by Capital B Gary Staff November 17, 2023November 20, 2023

Several organizations and churches will be hosting turkey and Thanksgiving meal giveaways over the next week. (AP)

Are you or someone you know looking for a hearty Thanksgiving meal or a turkey to cook for the holiday dinner? Capital B Gary is here to help.

Below is a list of locations in Gary and surrounding areas offering free meals or turkeys this holiday season.

Turkey Giveaway at U.S. Steel Yard

Address: U.S. Steel Yard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, IN 46402
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21
Note: Mayor-elect Eddie Melton, in partnership with Geminus, NorthShore Health Centers, and Progressive Community Church, will provide families with turkeys, hams, fresh produce, and sides for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

New Hope Church

Address: 2307 Rhode Island Ct., Gary, IN 46407
Time: 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17
Note: Hosted by state Rep. Vernon Smith

St. Timothy’s Church

Address: 1600 W. 25th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
Time: 3:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20

Embassies of Christ

Address: 4285 Cleveland St., Gary, IN 46408
Event: “Food for You” Drive
Time: 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19

Carter Memorial CME

Address: 635 W. 49th Ave., Gary, IN 46408
Time: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28

Greater Life Chapel Outreach Ministries

Address: 1241 Grant St., Gary, IN 46404
Event: Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner
Time: 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 23
RSVP: Call 219-487-6690 or 219-939-7258

St. Monica and Luke Church

Address: 645 Rhode Island Ct., Gary, IN 46402
Event: Thanksgiving Meal
Time: Noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 23

*Other Locations Across Northwest Indiana:

East Chicago Church/Abundance Hall

Address: 4427 Olcott Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312
Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19
Note: First 25 families receive gift cards and food

Food Bank NW Indiana

Address: 6490 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Time: 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16

Dean & Barbara White Community Center

Address: 6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Event: Turkey Giveaway
Time: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17

Northgate Church

Address: 2820 165th St., Hammond, IN 46323
Time: 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21

The Crossing at NWI

Address: 3440 W. 61st Ave., Hobart, IN 46342
Event: Thanksgiving Meal
Time: 6-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17
Note: Also giving away hats, gloves and blankets

This story has been updated.