A Tradition of Giving: Thanksgiving Dinners in Your Community

Free Thanksgiving meals and support in Maine & New Hampshire

Looking for a warm Thanksgiving meal or someone to share it with? Every year, communities across Maine and New Hampshire offer free Thanksgiving dinners, meal kits, and delivery options for those in need. Below are some of the recurring offerings you can count on each holiday season.

New Hampshire

Hampton
United Methodist Church
Free community Thanksgiving dinner (sit-down and take-out)
525 Lafayette Rd
RSVP: 603-926-2702; [email protected]

Portsmouth
51st Annual Portsmouth Rotary Thanksgiving Dinner (pickup or delivery only)
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
RSVP: 603-205-0901; [email protected]

Maine

Brunswick

• Berean Baptist Church, 15 Cumberland St
  Free sit-down meal; RSVP: 207-725-2648
• Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, 12 Tenney Way
  Thanksgiving lunch and meal kits with grocery gift cards
  Info: 207-725-2716 ext. 311; [email protected]

Portland
Wayside Food Programs offers:
— Thanksgiving baskets with groceries (pickup)
— Prepared meals (pickup)
— Sit-down dinners at multiple Portland locations
Reserve or learn more: 207-775-4939

Norway
St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris St
Traditional meal and homemade pies; delivery available
RSVP: 207-743-2606

Saco
Most Holy Trinity Church Hall, 271 Main St
Dine in, take-out, or delivery
RSVP by Nov. 21: 207-282-3321

Scarborough
Wentworth School, 20 Quentin Dr
Roast turkey and traditional sides; RSVP: 207-730-4171
Or visit: scarboroughcommunitythanksgiving.org

South Portland
South Portland City Hall, 25 Cottage Rd
Thanksgiving baskets + turkey voucher
RSVP: 207-767-7617
Sit-down dinner also available at Wayside (586 Westbrook St)
Info: 207-775-4939

Westbrook
Sit-down dinner by Wayside Food Programs
426 Bridge Street
Info: 207-775-4939

Need help beyond Thanksgiving? Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211maine.org or 211nh.org for statewide food, housing, and support resources.