Free, hot Thanksgiving dinners in MN, ND
The Salvation Army invites you to a free Thanksgiving dinner at any of 11 locations in the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, and North Dakota. All are welcome and no registration is required.
In addition to Thanksgiving Day meals, a number of locations will serve hot meals in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
Twin Cities
All Thanksgiving Day meals in the Twin Cities will feature turkey and traditional side dishes, provided courtesy of Blue Door Pub in Minneapolis.
Thanksgiving Day meals
- The Harbor Light Center, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m., 1010 Currie Ave., Minneapolis
- E. Lake St. Salvation Army, 12 p.m., 1604 E. Lake St., Minneapolis
Early Thanksgiving meals
- Wednesday, Nov. 21, 12 p.m., Payne Ave. Salvation Army, 1019 Payne Ave., St. Paul
Greater Minnesota
Thanksgiving Day meals
- Austin Salvation Army, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 409 First Ave. NE, Austin
- Fergus Falls Salvation Army, 11 a.m., 622 E. Vernon Ave., Fergus Falls
- Mankato Salvation Army, 12–1 p.m., 700 S. Riverfront Dr., Mankato
- Rochester Salvation Army Adult Day Center, 12–1:30 p.m., 115 NE First Ave, Rochester
- St. Cloud Salvation Army, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m., 400 U.S. Hwy 10 S., St. Cloud
Early Thanksgiving meals
- Albert Lea: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 5–7 p.m., Albert Lea Salvation Army serving at Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea
- Hibbing: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 4–5 p.m., Hibbing Salvation Army, 107 W. Howard St., Hibbing
North Dakota
Thanksgiving Day meals
- None available at this time
Early Thanksgiving meals
- Wednesday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Fargo Salvation Army, 304 Roberts St., Fargo
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