Looking for a free Thanksgiving dinner in SLO County? Here are 8 places to go
Thanksgiving is a day to express gratitude and surround yourself with family, friends and, of course, a feast.
To celebrate the holiday this year, a variety of San Luis Obispo County organizations are serving up free turkey dinners to anyone who shows up, including home-delivered and to-go meals.
Here’s where to find a no-cost Thanksgiving meal near you:
Cambria Community Thanksgiving Dinner
What: Everyone is welcome at this Thanksgiving feast where 1,000 dinners will be prepared by a local restaurant. Dinners will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: Cambria Veterans Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria
When: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday
Info: 805-927-4356
ECHO Atascadero
What: A dine-in Thanksgiving meal for all attendees. Some to-go meals are available as well.
Where: 6370 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero
When: 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday
Info: 805-462-3663 or echoshelter.org
ECHO Paso Robles
What: A nourishing Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in need. Dine-in and to-go meals available.
Where: 1134 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles
When: 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday
Info: 805-462-3663 or echoshelter.org
Grassroots II
What: Anyone in the community is invited to a feast in “celebration of the spirit of Thanksgiving,” organizers said. The event will have dine-in and drive-through meals, as well as delivery options for homebound residents.
Where: Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday
Info: 805-544-2333
Morro Bay Community Thanksgiving Dinner
What: Drive-up, walk-up, dine-in and home delivery are all ways to get a free turkey dinner at this community gathering.
Where: Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday
Info: 805-772-4421 or morrobay.org
Pismo Beach Police Officer’s Association
What: A free holiday dinner for anyone in need this Thanksgiving. You can also get a meal delivered straight to your house if you’re homebound. Follow the link below for more information.
Where: Pismo Beach Veterans Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach
When: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday
Info: 805-773-2208 or facebook.com/PismoPolice
South County People’s Kitchen
What: A sit-down or to-go meal for any community members.
Where: Grover Beach Assembly of God, 946 Rockaway Ave., Grover Beach
When: Noon Thursday
Info: 805-458-1992
Thanksgiving for Paso Robles
What: More than 1,500 holiday dinners will be served at this community event. All are welcome to enjoy a sit-down or to-go turkey feast.
Where: Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles
When: Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday
Info: 805-239-4137 or thanksgivingforpasorobles.com
This story was originally published November 25, 2024 at 10:23 AM.
