With Thanksgiving approaching, many restaurants and charities in the area are distributing free Thanksgiving dinners. 

The following restaurants and charities are handing out meals: 

  • Erie City Mission: Turkeys and Thanksgiving Food Bags. First come, First Serve
    • 1017 French St. Erie, PA 16501 - Monday, November 21st, 8 a.m. 
  • Odessa's Place: Free Thanksgiving Dinners. Takeout only 
    • 628 West 18th St. Erie, PA 16502 - Saturday, November 19th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Mercy Center for Women: Providing a Thanksgiving bagged lunch. Dine in or takeout. 
    • Erie City Mission (1017 French St. Erie, PA 16501) - Saturday, November 19th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania: Free meal via delivery
    • Delivery: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th 
  • Park United Methodist Church: Hot Thanksgiving meal. Drive-thru only 
    • 30 North Lake St. North East, PA 16428 - Thursday, November 24th, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • Waterford Pizza & More: Offers a Thanksgiving meal and sides by take-out/limited seating
    • Available at Kims Waterford Diner - Thursday, November 24th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Emmaus Ministries: Free Thanksgiving meals. Dine-in only. 
    • 218 E. 11th St. - Thursday, November 17th, 4 to 5:30 p.m. 
  • Community of Caring: Free Thanksgiving dinner baskets. Available for pick-up
    • Call to sign up in advance (814-456-6661) - Monday, November 21st, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
  • Salvation Army, Corry Worship & Service Center: Dine-in & Take-out 
    • 127 W. Washington St., Corry - Wednesday, November 23rd, 10:30 a.m. - noon & noon - 12:45 p.m.
  • YMCA of Greater Erie: Thanksgiving Day breakfast. Until Supply runs out. 
    • 31 W. 10th St. (Parking Lot) - Thursday, November 24th, 8 a.m. until supply runs out. 

For more information on Thanksgiving meals, visit United Way's website.