NEW YORK (PIX11) – Over 1 million New Yorkers face food insecurity, according to a report from the City of New York.
Various locations across New York City are supporting the community by helping those who may struggle to put a hot Thanksgiving meal on the table.
Here is a list of organizations offering free Thanksgiving meals.
On Thanksgiving Day, anyone can receive a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., meals will be available to-go.
Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the flagship location at 227 Bowery in Lower Manhattan.
The Bowery Mission’s Thanksgiving meal is the longest-running community tradition in New York City.
Xavier Mission will host a sit-down meal from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Xavier Mission is located at 55 W. 15th St., New York, NY 10011.
The organization will host its annual Thanksgiving meal for community guests from 12 to 3 p.m.
Meals will be served at the Goddard Riverside Community Center located at 593 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024. The community center is near West 88th Street.
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Holy Apostles will host two days of meals for community members in need of a hot meal.
Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pumpkin and potato pies, apple cider, and more will be served.
Meals will be served on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28.
Seating times are from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the last seating at noon.
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen is located at 296 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10001.
Hosted by the Alliance of Coney Island, on the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, individuals, seniors, and families facing food insecurity are encouraged to visit the community center.
“Thanksgiving is a time to come together, and we want every neighbor in Coney Island to feel supported and included,” said Cindy Vourderis for the Alliance for Coney Island. “With so many in our community facing challenges, this meal offers more than food; it offers a reminder that no one is alone during the holidays. We encourage anyone in need to attend.”
Gargiulo’s Restaurant is located at 2911 West 15th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224.
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The Catholic church will host a Thanksgiving meal from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement of Fatima Hall.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 627 E. 187th St., Bronx, NY 10458.
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