FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Thanksgiving marks a day where meals are shared with family and friends all across the country. But not everyone has access to a hot meal on thanksgiving. Luckily, many local community members and churches are opening their doors to provide meals to those that need a meal. This list includes places in North Dakota and Minnesota to get a free Thanksgiving dinner.
***The Salvation Army has also said they’ll be serving free Thanksgiving meals at each of their eight locations in Greater Minnesota and North Dakota. Everyone is welcome, no questions asked.
Fargo:
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, at 210 5th Ave. W. in West Fargo is hosting their 42nd Annual Thanksgiving dinner from 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. on Thanksgiving, November 25th. Take-out is available. There will also be a free-will offering
Barnesville:
St. James UCC Church in Barnesville will host a community Thanksgiving meal. No charge and all are welcome from 11 am to 1 pm on Thanksgiving.
Jamestown:
The 30th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Concordia Lutheran Church is set for November 25th. The church at 502 1st Ave N. will provide meals through a drive-up process from 11 AM to 1 PM at the church. The dining room is closed due to covid.
Minot:
Free Community Meals will be offered at the Christ Lutheran Church 502 17th St NW in Minot on Thanksgiving Day.
Jenkins, MN:
The Jenkins VFW at 3341 Veterans Street in Jenkins, MN will be hosting a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 25th from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Marshall, MN:
Grace Life Church is hosting a free Thanksgiving Community Meal on Thursday, November 25th – serving from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 601 East College Drive, Marshall, MN. Dine-in.
Minnesota Salvation Army Locations
Albert Lea:
Albert Lea Salvation Army, 302 Court St., hot to-go dinners offered Tuesday, Nov. 23, 5–7 p.m.
Austin:
Austin Salvation Army, 409 1st Ave. NW, sit-down meal served Wednesday, Nov. 24, 5–6 p.m.
Fergus Falls:
Fergus Falls Salvation Army, 622 E. Vernon, sit-down meal served Thursday, Nov. 25, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. *Please call ahead to reserve a seat, 218-739-3448
Rochester:
Rochester Salvation Army, 20 NE 1st Ave., sit-down meal served Thursday, Nov. 25, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
St. Cloud:
St. Cloud Salvation Army, 400 Highway 10 S., hot to-go dinners offered Thursday, Nov. 25, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
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