The holidays can be a financially stressful time for anyone, but even more so this year due to the rising cost of food from inflation. In fact, a record number of Illinoisans are facing food insecurity this holiday season. For those who are barely meeting their basic needs, the holiday season is a harsh reminder of how little support is provided to low-income households. Fortunately, there are a variety of programs and organizations that offer free Thanksgiving dinner in Illinois.
To help relieve some of your holiday stress, we have put together a list of all the nonprofit organizations offering holiday food assistance and free Thanksgiving dinner in Illinois for 2023.
To qualify for the Thanksgiving Food Assistance Programs you must be a low-income, Illinois resident and meet the organization’s requirements.
For a list of all the Free Thanksgiving Food Assistance available in Illinois including registration and contact information, keep reading below.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Illinois (2023 Guide)
Below is a list of all the organizations offering Free Thanksgiving Dinners in Illinois for 2023.
We will provide you with the organization name, program offerings, registration requirements, instructions, address, and contact information.
Princeton, IL churches to offer free Thanksgiving dinner
The Evangelical Covenant, New Hope Nazarene, and St. Louis Catholic churches will provide a free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23.
Date
Thursday, Nov. 23
Time
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address
There are no dine-in option as meals will be available for curbside pickup at 24 N. Main St. in Princeton or delivered to homes within a 15-mile radius of Princeton.
Details
There are no dine-in option as meals will be available for curbside pickup at 24 N. Main St. in Princeton or delivered to homes within a 15-mile radius of Princeton.
The meal will consist of turkey, stuffing, green beans, dinner roll, mashed potatoes and gravy and a choice of pumpkin or apple pie.
This will be the 23rd year of providing a free Thanksgiving dinner to anyone who wishes to have a meal.
Reservations are required. To register, visit eccprinceton.org/Thanksgiving or call Tad Smith at 815-878-5473 by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22.
A free-will offering will also be accepted to benefit the Magi Baby Chest, a St. Louis Catholic Church social outreach program that assists families with young children.
Registration Date
Contact Information
N/A
CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 20TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
This year is a special anniversary, we’re celebrating 20 years of serving our community!
Date
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Time
PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW FOR A DINNER TIMESLOT BETWEEN 11:30AM AND 3:45PM
Address
AT CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
1045 S. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL
Details
Registration Date
Contact Information
N/A
Thanksgiving Assistance Organizations in Illinois
The following organizations are providing Thanksgiving assistance to Illinois residents. For more information on Thanksgiving food assistance, please contact them directly.
Free Food Banks in Illinois
If you are facing hunger and are struggling to meet your basic needs, there is help available to you at any time of the year.
Illinois food banks and community partners provide hunger relief to low-income individuals and households.
You can get help with free food, groceries, and hot meals at any food bank or local community location throughout Illinois.
To find a free food bank near you, check out our complete Illinois Food Bank list here.
Holiday Food Assistance Programs in Illinois
We hope this guide on all the organizations offering free Thanksgiving dinner in Illinois this year was helpful.
We will continue to update this post as more opportunities for free Thanksgiving dinner in Illinois are announced.
COMING SOON Check out our list of organizations offering FREE Christmas Assistance in Illinois for 2023, including free toys, gifts, and holiday meals.
The holidays can easily become a financial burden for many low-income families living in Illinois.
Our goal is to help you navigate these difficult times and achieve financial security.
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