Guide to free Thanksgiving meals for those in need

Homemade Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner With Stuffing Potatoes
Homemade Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner with Stuffing Potatoes and Green Beans
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Members of the community are working together to set the table for those in need this Thanksgiving.

Below is a list of free Thanksgiving meals being held throughout the viewing area:

Allen County

  • Turkey Giveaway: Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at New Bethel Community Church at 3709 Bowling Green Road in Scottsville. Free frozen turkey, along with all of the fixings giveaway on a first come, first served basis. One hundred total turkeys will be given away until they are gone. Hands and Feet of Jesus will also be providing a free, hot meal.

Logan County

  • Free Thanksgiving Meal at Logan County Extension Office: Sunday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 255 John Paul Road. Each meal will include ham, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls and a brownie while supplies last. Deliveries are available by calling 270-893-1189 and must be arranged by Nov. 22.
  • Free Community Thanksgiving Meal: Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. at Crittenden Drive Church of Christ in Russellville at 620 Crittenden Drive.

Warren County

  • Free Community Thanksgiving Lunch at First General Baptist Church: Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 311 W. 10th St. in Bowling Green. Meals will be fixed and provided in a to-go box.
  • A Thanksgiving Feast for All: Thursday, Nov. 27 from noon to 1 p.m. Served at Broadway UMC’s Melrose Campus in Bowling Green. The church states all are welcome. “This isn’t charity—it’s community. Whether you bring a favorite dish to share or simply bring yourself, you’re part of the family here,” the post states. More here.

If you would like a Thanksgiving meal added to our guide, please contact us with details at news@wnky.com.