Free Holiday Meals and Other Food Resources for 2026
Posted On: 11/04/2026
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26. If your budget is tight this year, plan now to enjoy one of the free holiday meals offered in communities throughout North Texas.
We’ve included just a few of these events below. Be sure to use Google and social media to search for more community meals near you.
Dallas and Fort Worth Feast of Sharing
Bring the whole family to celebrate Thanksgiving at the Central Market/H-E-B Feast of Sharing in Dallas and Fort Worth.
This free community event includes a holiday meal, a visit from Santa, and live entertainment for all ages. visit the Feast of Sharing website.
Fort Worth Feast of Sharing
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
3 to 7 pm
Dickies Arena
1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Dallas Feast of Sharing
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
3 to 7 pm
Fair Park - Centennial Building
1001 Washington St. Dallas, TX 75210
Metrocrest Services Thanksgiving Food program
Metrocrest Services offers free Thanksgiving meal items for people who live in Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, and the city of Dallas in Denton County, zip code 75287.
Residents of those areas can apply to receive a whole frozen turkey and a bag of Thanksgiving-specific food items.
Metrocrest Services
1145 N. Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
Click here to apply
Canales Furniture Annual Thanksgiving Fest
On Thursday, November 19, Canales Furniture will host a free holiday event from 6 to 8 pm, in partnership with the Irving Police Department and Midwest Food Bank. Attendees can enjoy free turkey giveaways, sweet treats, games, prizes, and more.
3560 W Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Click here to register
St. Gabriel Turkey Basket Program
Each year, St. Gabriel Catholic Community provides delicious, nutritious Thanksgiving dinners to families across Collin County. The St. Gabriel Men's Club organizes the event and with the help of volunteers, prepares the baskets and distributes the meals.
Baskets can be picked up on Saturday, November 21, 2026, between 8 and 11 am.
Pick-up location:
St. Gabriel Catholic Community
110 St. Gabriel Way
McKinney, TX 75071
Click here to request your Turkey Basket
Operation Turkey
Each year, Operation Turkey volunteers cook, prepare, pack, and deliver hot meals to numerous Texas communities. Each Thanksgiving meal includes traditional items such as turkey, stuffing, and vegetables. Volunteer teams will deliver meals between 10 am and 2 pm on Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26, 2026
To see if Operation Turkey serves your zip code, and to request a meal for everyone in your household, fill out the request form today.
C.A.R.E. Services Thanksgiving Distribution
C.A.R.E. Services will host its annual Thanksgiving food distribution on Monday and Tuesday, November 23 and 24, from 9 am to noon (or while supplies last). The drive-through event provides Ellis County residents with a turkey or ham and other trimmings for a Thanksgiving meal.
1208 Ferris Ave.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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