Thanksgiving: free meals in Yuma and Imperial counties.
Are you in need of a warm meal during the Thanksgiving holiday? A few organizations in Yuma and Imperial are offering free meals so everyone can be a part of the tradition.
Yuma County
16th North End Feast
The 16th North End Feast will be held on Thursday, November 22, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood center. There is no charge to attend this meal, complete with turkey, sides, and dessert.
Food will be served by volunteers from community groups, local businesses, and faith organizations.
The event is open to all, though children under 12 years-old must come with an adult. Deliveries are available for the elderly and confined individuals (call 928-373-5187)
Crossroad Mission's "Three Days of Thanksgiving"
Crossroads mission is holding its annual "Three days of Thanksgiving" event from November 26-27.
The event will offer Thanksgiving-themed meals on each day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 944. S. Arizona Avenue. Hundreds are expected to benefit from this event. All are welcome to attend.
Yuma Food Bank
The Yuma food Bank is receiving weekly donations from different organizations in Yuma. Donations include turkeys and donated bags of food. These donations are used to help feed families during the Holidays.
All Yuma Center
The All Yuma Center is putting on a Day of Unity at the Kennedy Park Ramada #16 on the 28th from 12-5 on Thanksgiving Day.
The event is for those who normally find themselves alone during the holidays. This time of year the suicide rate in the LGBTQ+ community rises considerable. The All Yuma Center Wants people to know they're not alone.
They supply the Turkey, and attendees only need to bring a cover dish. Not able to? Don't worry-- no one will be turned away.
Imperial County
Thanksgiving Community Luncheon
The Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center is hosting a community luncheon on Thursday , November 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The center would very much like to feed the community on Thanksgiving. Families, the homeless, and LGBT+ individuals are welcome to attend. The center is still accepting Thanksgiving-food related items as donations.
The event takes place at 1073 Ross Ave, in the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center parking lot in El Centro.
El Centro Salvation Army
The Salvation Army El Centro Corps Community Center will hold its annual Thanksgiving lunch for the community.
Thousands are expected to be served at the event, benefiting from the hundreds of donations put forth by the community.
Food will be served at 11:30 a.m at the center. If you would like to volunteer, please arrive by 10:00 a.m.
