LIST: Thanksgiving giveaways in New Orleans

Ka'Cell El-Mansura
·2 min read

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Happy holidays, Louisiana! Whether it’s nonprofits or churches, our community has stepped up to say that no one should be without food as we celebrate the season of giving and gratitude.

Here’s where you can find food for your Thanksgiving feast in the Greater New Orleans area.

Saturday, November 18

Abundant Life Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Church Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

  • Running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • 1701 Franklin Ave., New Orleans

  • Turkeys are available on a limited, first-come-first-served basis.

H.O.P.E. Fest Community Celebration & Turkey Giveaway

  • Running from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

  • 13123 I-10 Service Rd., just off the Bullard exit

  • The event features a turkey giveaway, food, family-friendly activities and a prayer tent with dream interpretation.

The Friends of St. Henry Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway

  • Running from 10 a.m. until

  • 821 General Pershing St., New Orleans

  • Baskets will provide food for at least four meals and include a frozen turkey.

Greater St. Stephen Ministries Community Thanksgiving Giveaway

  • Running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Greater St. Stephen’s Morton Hall, 5600 Read Blvd., New Orleans

  • The event will feature nonperishable items and $20 grocery store gift cards that are first come, first serve.

“HOPE” Young Audiences Charter School Thanksgiving Holiday 500 Turkey Giveaway

  • Running from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  • Young Audiences Charter School, 1000 Burmaster St., Gretna

  • The event will feature a turkey, Thanksgiving trimmings and bottled water.

Wednesday, November 22

InspireNOLA 1,000 Turkey and Hams Drive-Thru Giveaway

  • Running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • McDonogh 35 Senior High School, 4000 Roneagle Way, New Orleans

  • The event will feature food, game trucks, giveaways and special performances by Edna Karr alumnus.

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