Thanksgiving is a time of year for family, friends, and gathering around delicious meals. It's also the time of year we practice gratitude for all we have and a sincere appreciation for what's to come.
As we all know, many families in our communities struggle to put food on the table regularly during the year. With the holiday season upon us, there may be families and individuals who may not have the means to prepare a wholesome holiday meal.
Several organizations and businesses have partnered this November to offer free, community meals and gatherings to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is the list of events in New Iberia, Abbeville, Franklin, and Morgan City happening this November. Please share this with those you, and those you don't, so that folks who may be in need can gather to celebrate with the community.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive - The Community Church - New Iberia
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Community Church in New Iberia is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Distributions will be offered to those at the event on a first come, first served basis.
Thanksgiving Community Feeding - Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church - Franklin
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 11:00 am
Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church has partnered with Classic Business and AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana to host Thanksgiving Community Feeding and Healthcare Screenings this November in Franklin. Dinners are to be picked up underneath the church pavilion and while you're there, visit with healthcare vendors on site for resources and information. The entire community is welcome to attend.
Free Community Meal - Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church - Morgan City
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church is celebrating Thanksgiving with the community this November with a Free Community Meal Gathering. Join the members of Phar Chapel for fellowship, food, and fun. Whether this is your only Thanksgiving meal or you enjoy company - the community is welcomed to join!
Boxes of Love Food Distribution - One Church @ Vermilion Parish - Abbeville
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 3:00 pm
This Sunday 100 families will be blessed with groceries for the Thanksgiving holiday. No registration needed. Boxes will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Vermilion Women's Resource Center Friendsgiving - Abbeville
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Vermilion Women's Resource Center is hosting a Friendsgiving this November in Abbeville. Join in for a community dinner, giveaways, games, and fun activities. Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with the community in Abbeville!
Thanksgiving Community Meal - Christian Service Center - Abbeville
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The community is invited to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville this November. The Thanksgiving Community Meal will be held at the Holy Family Center at St. Theresa. Enjoy turkey, ham, and the traditional fixings with fellowship and the community to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
Love of People Community Thanksgiving Dinner - New Iberia
Thursday, November 28, 2024, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
This November Love of People is celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with community partners provide 5,000 Thanksgiving meals throughout the Acadiana community.
Free meals will be distributed at several locations around Iberia Parish on Thanksgiving Day. You can pick up you meal at one of the following locations:
- West End Park / Community Center - 1200 Field St. New Iberia
- Little Zorah Church in Olivier - 3605 Old Jeanerette Rd.
- Word of Hope Church - 705 W. Admiral Doyle Dr.
- Duperier Ave. & Henry St. - New Iberia
- The Gazebo in Bouligny Plaza - Main Street in downtown New Iberia
- Corner of Hopkins St. and Robertson St. - New Iberia
- Bank St. Park - 1319 Bank Ave. New Iberia
- Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce - 1440 Main Street New Iberia
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Is your family searching for volunteer opportunities or ways to offer support to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving holiday? Check out our list of recommendations for your family in 12 Places to Volunteer With Your Kids This Holiday Season.
