Thanksgiving in Edmonton: Free Meals & Support

Monday, October 13 is Thanksgiving, a time to reflect with loved ones, share gratitude, and enjoy a meal together. But while many of us gather around full tables with family and friends, it’s important to remember that not everyone has a safe place, or the means to enjoy a holiday meal.

Thankfully, Edmonton is home to incredible organizations, churches, and volunteers who open their doors and hearts each year, offering free or low-cost Thanksgiving meals to those who need them most. Below is a curated list of where people can find a holiday meal, and where community members can donate or volunteer if they’d like to give back.

Hope Mission

  • What: Annual Thanksgiving Banquet one of Edmonton’s largest community meals. Hundreds of traditional holiday meals will be served to those in need.
  • When: Friday, 10 October, 2025
  • Where:
    • Bruce Reith Centre (3:15pm, 4:30pm, and 5:45pm)
    • Hope Mission’s Karis Centre
    • CarePoint Wellness Centre
  • How to Support: Donate here to help Hope Mission continue serving meals and providing care to Edmonton’s most vulnerable neighbours.

Edmonton Food Bank

The Edmonton Food Bank supports and provides food to the many agencies providing meals. Support the entire community by donating food, your time and/or consider participating in EPCOR’s Thanksgiving $25,000 Matching Campaign. Donate here to help fill hampers and feed families.

The Mustard Seed

  • How to Support: Donate here to ensure vulnerable neighbours have a nourishing meal, a warm place to sleep, and the feeling of belonging this Thanksgiving. Best of all your donation will be matched during the Thanksgiving campaign for two times the impact.

Millbourne Laundromat & Thrive Outreach

  • What: Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
  • When: Monday, October 13, 2025 (1-4pm)
  • Where: Leefield Community Centre (7910 36 Ave NW)

Boyle Street Community Services

  • What: Thanksgiving Meal
  • When: Sunday, October 12, 2025 (10am-2pm)
  • Where: Boyle Street Plaza (9538 103a Ave NW)
  • How to Support: Donate to support Edmontonians experiencing poverty and homelessness.

Robertson-Wesley United Church

  • What: Free Monthly Community Meal
  • When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 (5-6pm)
  • Where: 10209 123 St NW, Edmonton AB, T5N 1N3
  • How to Support: Donate here and indicate you’d like your contribution to support Robertson-Wesley United Church’s Mission and Service.

How You Can Help?

  • Donate: Support with financial contributions, food donations, or sponsorships.
  • Volunteer: Many organizations need help preparing, serving, or delivering meals. Contact them early to sign up.
  • Spread the Word: Share this list with your network so more Edmontonians know where to find support and how to help this holiday season.

This Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks by helping our vulnerable community members.

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