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Where to get a free meal this Thanksgiving in Rockford

Thanksgiving Dinner is just a week away! If you or someone you know needs some assistance this year, view these amazing organizations handing out free Thanksgiving meals!

Northwest Community Center

The Kendel Sherman Foundation will host a free community Thanksgiving dinner this Saturday at the Northwest Community Center in Rockford.

Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Date: Nov. 18

Address: 325 N. Johnston Ave., Rockford

Auburn High School

Founded by NBA All-Star Fred VanVleet, the VanVleet Family Foundation will be giving away turkeys and all the trimmings this Sunday at Auburn High School. 

Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Date: Nov. 19

Address: 5110 Auburn St., Rockford

Rockford Rescue Mission

The mission will host its annual Thanksgiving Banquet the day before Thanksgiving. Meals include turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans and a pie.

Time: Noon

Date: Nov. 22

Address: 715 W. State St., Rockford

The Father’s House Church 

The Father’s House will host its free Thanksgiving dinner the day before Thanksgiving. The meal includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and more. The event also serves as the church’s annual Coats/Warm Clothing Giveaway. 

Time: 3 to 5 p.m.

Date: Nov. 22

Address: 302 W. Stephenson St., Freeport

Court Street United Methodist Church

Court Street United Methodist Church will hold its 42nd free Thanksgiving feast on Thanksgiving Day. The drive-through operation serves up turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and more. Carryout available.

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Date: Nov. 23

Address: 215 N. Court St., Rockford

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Part of the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Holiday Meal Box Program, free Thanksgiving meal packages feed six to eight people. Each package includes a turkey, ham or meatless option and all the trimmings: stuffing, turkey gravy, corn, green beans, dry pinto beans, dry potatoes, cranberry sauce, hot cocoa, dessert mix, and canned yams. Meals will be distributed throughout November and December.

Time: 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday

Date: Throughout November and December

Address: 766 Research Parkway, Rockford

Miss Carly’s

Miss Carly’s will be serving free turkey sandwiches all day on Thanksgiving. There will also be free coffee.

Time: All day

Date: Nov. 23

Address: 1125 5th Ave., Rockford

The Father’s House Church 

The Father’s House will host its free Thanksgiving dinner the day before Thanksgiving. The meal includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and more. The event also serves as the church’s annual Coats/Warm Clothing Giveaway. 

Time: 3 to 5 p.m.

Date: Nov. 22

Address: 302 W. Stephenson St., Freeport