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Here's where you can get help with a free Thanksgiving meal

While some ask you to register in advance, many of the locations allow people to show up the day of the event.

INDIANAPOLIS — As people prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and all their blessings, some people are in need of assistance for the holiday.

Here are some places where you could get a free Thanksgiving meal.

BFA Turkey Day Giveaway

The Umbrella Center – 1061 East Southern Ave.
Nov. 21 from 1-3 p.m.
The dinner includes turkey, mashed potatoes, bread, vegetables, stuffing and desert. Text 317-680-6165 to reserve a box. All remaining boxes will be first come, first served.

Chef Borels Kitchen

6950 Michigan Road
Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
People can stop by Chef Borels Kitchen for free Thanksgiving meals. Curbside pickup will be done. People can call or text their parking space number and how many meals they need to 317-492-9448.

Good Samaritan Network Holiday Assistance

Locations include:

  • White River Christian Church, 1685 N. 10th St., Noblesville;
  • Sheridan Community Center, 300 E. 6th St., Sheridan;
  • St. Louis De Monfort, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers

Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
All locations include a free, drive-thru meal. Assistance is on a first come, first served basis.

Mozel Sanders Foundation

Satellite Locations:

  • Augusta Christian Church, 3445 W 71st Street
  • Capitol City Church of Christ, 8925 E 42nd Street
  • Christ Community Church, 2122 N Keystone Ave.
  • Dixon Chapel, 1910 Belleview
  • Faded Dreams Barber Salon, 2519 E 65th Street
  • Fall Creek Church, 380 Fall Creek Ave.
  • First Christian Church MBC, 3805 N Sheridan Ave
  • Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1301 N Goodlet Ave
  • Grace & Mercy Church, 4601 N Emerson
  • Greater One Way Apostolic Church, 5840 E 16th Street
  • Jesus House, 3402 N Schofield
  • Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1003 W 16th Street
  • Mt Vernon Community Missionary Baptist Church, 709 E Belmont Ave
  • Mt Zion, 3500 Graceland Ave.
  • New Direction Church, 5330 E 38th Street
  • Resurrection Community Church, 2502 E 38th Street
  • Roberts Park United Methodist Church, 401 E Delaware St
  • Shephard Community Center, 4107 E Washington Street
  • Speedway Church, 4980 W 10th Street
  • Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 418 E 34th Street

Kitchen Locations:

  • Butler University, Atherton Union, 704 W. Hampton Drive
  • First Baptist Church, 880 w 28th Street (closing at 1 pm on Thursday)
  • Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1301 N Goodlet Ave
  • Light of the World Christian Church, 4646 N Michigan Rd (not serving meals)
  • New Direction Church, 5330 E 38th Street
  • Real Taste, 3960 Meadows Dr (not serving meals)
  • Roberts Park United Methodist Church, 401 E Delaware St
  • Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 418 E 34th Street

Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.
Families can stop by the locations on Thanksgiving Day to pick up a free meal while supplies last. Meal delivery begins at 10:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Banquet Meals

Scott Hall – 250 Fairground St., Franklin, IN 46131
Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Johnson County Banquets will be hosting drive-thru meals this year. The hope is for an in-person experience next year.

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