Information courtesy of the North Shore Community Action Programs & LYCoC: The annual list of Thanksgiving meals free of charge for all across the North Shore has been released. Other resources are available as well, and are listed below.
Citizens Inn Haven from Hunger
71 Wallis St, Peabody | 978-531-9775
Will provide to-go meals and delivery on Thanksgiving Day. To-go’s will be available for pick up 12:00pm – 1:30pm. No sign up required. Meals can be picked up on the 2n* floor (handicapped lift available). For delivery, sign up by Friday, November 21 – sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZTNQF2Du8a
Brother’s Deli
41 Market St, Lynn | 781-581-3363
Will serve sit-down Thanksgiving meals from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Thanksgiving Day.
My Brother’s Table
98 Willow St, Lynn | 781-595-3224
Providing “To-Go” and sit down Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families from 4:00 to 6:00pm. They will also be providing assorted items for brunch from 12:00 noon to 4:00. No volunteers are needed for Thanksgiving Day, but they need volunteers the rest of the year. For more information about volunteering go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848aaa72da3fb6-vohmteer.
Extra meals are available for people to take to neighbors, friends, etc. who are unable to pick up themselves. If anyone needs more than 6 meals, they must call and make arrangements beforehand.
The Friends of Salem Council on Aging (Salem)
Sponsoring home delivered Thanksgiving dinners for Salem seniors this year. To sign up please contact Rosanna Donahue at the Salem Council on Aging (SCOA) at 978-744-0924 to register for a meal by Friday. November 21. The SCOA is working with Brothers Taverna to provide the dinners.
Gloucester American Legion
Delivering Thanksgiving meals between 11am and Ipm to Cape Ann area residents in need (Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, Wenham, and Ipswich). Please call 351-217-8010 anytime and leave a message, or email legion3meals@gmail.com, by Monday. November 24 at 5:00pm. When signing up please leave your name (spelling last name), address (including town), phone number, and number of meals. Volunteer drivers are welcome, as well as monetary donations.
Lifebridge
56 Margin St, Salem | 978-744-0500
Serving meals on Thanksgiving at their Main Building Location 56 Margin St) from 12-1 pm for those with reservations. There will be no to-go meals available. To sign up please RSVP no later than Monday, November 24th by dropping by the day center or calling their main number at 978-744-0500.
“Gina’s Giving Back”
provides meal boxes of Thanksgiving food for people to cook on their own (pick-up is Sunday, November 23, 10am-4pm). If you would like to sign up, please email Gina at: ginarn75@icloud.com, with your name, address, phone number, and number in your household by Friday. November 21. Singles in need of a “heat and eat” Thanksgiving meal may also email Gina (delivery for singles will be Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving).
Lynn calm team
Feeling worried about food insecurity? You’re not alone – we know times are tough, and many people are concerned about losing their SNAP benefits. The Calm Team is here for you. We can help to connect Lynn residents with food pantries and other community resources. You can also view a list of local food resources below.
We’re here to help — with no judgment. For help call: 781-905-CALM (2256).
Mass Green retail
829 Boston St, Lynn | 781-813-3869
It’s that time of the year again. Join us for our 3″‘ annual turkey giveaway! Let’s come together, spread some holiday joy, and share the spirit of giving. Starts at 11am on November 22. 1 per family/household. First come, first serve.
Local Food Resources
Food pantries in lynn & surrounding areas
The information below is courtesy of Catholic Charities, and may be out of date.
Please contact vour local food pantry if you need food to prepare your Thanksgiving dinner at home.
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