Each year, local organizations and community groups in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, plus surrounding areas in the Triangle, sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal.
This list has been updated for 2026. Many more will be added in the coming weeks.
We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events as we can find, and listing them here.
All of these organizations are accepting donations leading up to the events, and many need volunteers as well. Please follow the links and check with the organizations about how you can help.
If you know of someone who might benefit from this information, please share it with them!
And if your group is hosting a food giveaway that you’d like to list here, please fill out this form to submit an event.
Wake County Sheriff’s Office
Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Mt. Moriah Community Church are partnering to distribute turkeys and non-perishable food to the community before Thanksgiving.
The giveaway will take place at Mt. Moriah Community Church, 1500 Garner Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. While supplies last. First come, first served.
Community Curbside Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
Community Curbside Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church
805 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC
Receive a frozen turkey and trimmings for a meal for a family of four. First come, first served, until all food has been distributed.
Wake Forest Police Department Annual Turkey Drive
Wake Forest Police Department Annual Turkey Giveaway
Monday, November 23, 2026
7 to 9:30 a.m.
Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry
149 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC
The Wake Forest Police Department will be giving away more than 1,200 frozen Turkeys on Monday, November 24, 2025. There is no registration required, but it is first come first serve.
They are also asking for community donations if you are able to support! Monetary donations are accepted until November 21. Turkey drop-off will be on November 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Wake Forest Police Substation, 225 S Taylor Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at West 94th Street Pub
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway at West 94th Street Pub
Thursday, November 26, 2026
10 to 11:30 a.m.
West 94th Street Pub
4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC
Curbside pickup. First-come, first-served. The pub is giving away individual meals of turkey and the fixings. One meal per person, up to five meals per family.
Durham Rescue Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Thursday, November 26, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Doors open at 11 a.m., event starts at 12 p.m.)
1201 East Main Street, Durham, NC
Every year, the Durham Rescue Mission puts on this free Thanksgiving community dinner to feed those in need. Those in attendance will receive a free hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings, as well as hot dogs. In addition, they will also be giving a bag of groceries to every family to take home to cook another meal.
This event feeds homeless, hungry and needy men, women and children.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and dinner starts at 12 p.m. Those in need can enjoy a free hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and hot dogs, plus fun games for the kids, free clothing and even a bag of groceries to take home.
A special ticket drawing will be held for a 65” SMART TV, Nintendo Switch, 3 Chrome Books, and assorted new bicycles for girls and boys.
Volunteers are needed! If you’d like to volunteer, fill out this form, or call 919-688-9641, X5025. If you’d like to donate a turkey, please call that number too.
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Food Distribution Events in the Triangle
Learn about food pantries and distribution events in the Triangle, or just look at a few upcoming distribution events:
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