You’re invited to Thanksgiving at our place
The Salvation Army helps families prepare for Thanksgiving by giving away turkeys and all the fixings to hundreds of families in need. We also invite you to join us and other member of the community for free, hot meals.
We’ll be cooking turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and other holiday favorites at Salvation Army locations across Minnesota and North Dakota.
“We believe that nobody should go without a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day,” said Colonel Robert Thomson, Salvation Army Northern Division Commander. “Everybody deserves a place to be welcomed with open arms. We are grateful for the people we serve, the volunteers who help us serve and the opportunity we have to show others the love of Jesus Christ on this special day of thanks.”
We welcome you to any of these Salvation Army locations for a free Thanksgiving dinner. While many offer meals on Thanksgiving Day, please note that some of the holiday meals are served on Wednesday, instead.
Early Meal Celebrations
- Albert Lea, Minn. – Fairlane Building, 1029 Bridge Ave., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 5 – 7 p.m.
- Fargo, N.D. – 304 Roberts St., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Hibbing, Minn. – 107 W. Howard St., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 4 – 5 p.m.
- St. Paul – Eastside Worship & Service Center, 1019 Payne Ave., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
- St. Paul– Citadel Worship & Service Center, 401 W. 7th St., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m., traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served during the breakfast service
- Virginia, Minn. – 507 12th Ave. W., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day – Twin Cities Metro
- Minneapolis – Harbor Light Center at 1010 Currie Ave., 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (church service is also open to the public, 10:30 a.m. Winter coats will be available to the public, from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. TVs will also be available to watch NFL and college games.)
- Minneapolis – East Lake Street Worship & Service Center, 1604 East Lake St., Noon – 2 p.m.
- Burnsville – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13901 Fairview Drive, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day – Outstate Minn. and North Dakota
- Austin, Minn. – 409 First Ave. NE, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (In addition, the Austin Salvation Army does some delivery of their Thanksgiving meal bounty to those who are not able to attend.)
- Fairmont, Minn. – 114 E. Blue Earth Ave., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Fergus Falls, Minn. – 622 E. Vernon Ave., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- International Falls, Minn. – Elks Lodge at 215 3rd St., 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Mankato – 700 S. Riverfront Drive, Noon
- Rochester, Minn. – 115 NE 1st Ave., Noon
- St. Cloud, Minn., 400 U.S. Hwy 10 S., 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
- Williston, N.D. – 15 Main St., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., New Armory gymnasium, 10 S. Main St.