Address:
451 Hawkins Ave,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
When:
Thursday, November 28
11am-1pm
This is a sit-down meal. If you need transportation to this Thanksgiving celebration of community and food please call Katherine at 631-796-0650 and leave a message. There is limited space in the van, but we will try our best to get you there.
Address:
716 Route 25A,
Rocky Point, NY 11778
When:
Thursday, November 28
12:30pm-1pm
Meals available for sit-down or to-go. RSVP is required.
Address:
456 Waverly Ave,
Patchogue, NY 11772
When:
Thursday, November 28
11am-3pm
Meals available for sit-down or to-go.
Address:
266 Wicks Rd,
Brentwood, NY 11717
When:
Thursday, November 28,
12pm-4pm
Meals available for sit-down or to-go.
Feeding America
This national network of food banks provides a search tool to help you find nearby food assistance. Some local pantries may offer Thanksgiving meals or holiday food boxes.
Island Harvest
This food bank runs a number of hunger-relief programs, including a network of food pantries and emergency feeding programs. You can use their "Find a Food Pantry" tool on their website by entering your zip code.
Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to find a list of food pantries in your area.
Long Island Cares
As Long Island's regional food bank, Long Island Cares can connect you with local pantries and partner agencies for food assistance. They can be contacted at 631-582-FOOD (3663).
Suffolk County Department of Social Services
he county government compiles and updates a list of food pantries and soup kitchens. While not exclusively for Thanksgiving, this is a valuable resource for finding local meal sites.
- Check local community news and events websites in early to mid-November. For example, local news sites like Newsday and community sites like Greater Long Island and Patch often cover holiday assistance programs.
- Consult church bulletins and websites. Many churches that host holiday meals will publicize them through their own media channels.
- Call 211. Dialing 211 connects you to a resource specialist who can provide information about local food assistance, including holiday meals.
- Search Facebook. Some churches and community organizations post event details on social media. Perform a search for "[town name] church free thanksgiving" or similar terms.