Free Thanksgiving Food Events Start November 11 in Akron, Ohio: One November 23 Giveaway Stocks 600 Turkeys, With Most Events Limited to One Per Family
AKRON, Ohio — Starting Wednesday, November 11, churches, nonprofits and community organizations across Akron and Summit County are offering free turkeys, holiday grocery baskets and community dinners, according to a guide published November 11 by Signal Akron. Requirements vary by event: some require registration or a proxy form, and many ask visitors to bring an ID, and most turkey giveaways limit families to one turkey while supplies last.
Events on November 11 include a pie giveaway at the Salvation Army Family Store, 1033 Bellows St., from 9 to 11 a.m. during the monthly Red Shield Food Distribution, and a free turkey or ham exchange at Kisling, Nestico & Redick, 3412 W. Market St. in Fairlawn, starting at 11 a.m., where community members donate a gently used coat or a non-perishable food item and choose a turkey or ham while supplies last, by drive-through or walk-up.
Later events include a free dine-in or carry-out community Thanksgiving dinner at the Ed Davis Community Center, 730 Perkins Park Dr., from noon to 3 p.m. on November 14; a Thanksgiving giveaway hosted by athlete Jayvon Graves at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1866 Brown St., from 3 to 7 p.m. on November 18; and the ninth annual Turkey and Trimmings Giveaway at Joy Park Community Center, 825 Fuller St., from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on November 23, with 600 turkeys available by drive-through pickup, one turkey with trimmings per family and at most two families per vehicle, first come, first served.
Source: Signal Akron
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