Each year, local organizations and community groups in the Charlotte area 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 2025.
We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events as we can find, and listing them here.
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.
If you’re in need of food, please also check out Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, which is a good central point for many resources, and The Bulb, which distributes pay-what-you-can produce at many regularly scheduled markets.
2025 Thanksgiving Food Giveaways
As always, please follow the links to verify details. Please note that some of the giveaways require registration and some are first-come, first-served.
Lulu’s Express Big Turkey Pullup
Lulu’s Express: Big Turkey Pull Up
Friday, November 21, 2025
4 p.m.
Lulu’s Express
2400 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC
Lulu’s Express is giving away 25 turkeys. First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Saturdays on Stitt Turkey Giveaway
Saturdays on Stitt Turkey Giveaway
Saturday, November 22, 2025
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center
430 Stitt Street, Charlotte, NC
The center is hosting Saturdays on Stitt Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At this event, Mecklenburg County will distribute 1,000 turkeys to local families.
The county is working with Nourish Up and Food Lion to provide turkeys and other food items for Thanksgiving meals, as well as information on additional resources. Registration is required.
Priority will go to individuals and families who receive SNAP benefits.
Be The Lite Turkey Giveaway
Be the Lite Turkey Giveaway
Saturday, November 22, 2025
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bethel Temple Faith Church
Moss Plantation Ave. Concord, NC 28027
Be the Lite CDC and the Bethel Temple Faith Church will be giving one free turkey to every household who registers, while supplies last. Registration closes November 18. Look for updates on Be The Lite’s Facebook page.
Love Fellowship Church: Turkey and Sides Giveaway
Free Turkey Giveaway with Love Fellowship Church
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 a.m.
Love Fellowship Church
5535 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC
Love Fellowship Church will be giving out free turkeys with sides until they run out. There is a limit of one turkey per household. No need to RSVP, it is first come first serve!
Turkey Giveaway at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Gastonia
Turkey Giveaway at Tabernacle Baptist Church
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9 a.m.
Tabernacle Baptist Church
519 W 19th Avenue, Gastonia, NC
Turkey Giveaway with Rapid Tax
Turkey Giveaway with Rapid Tax
Sunday, November 23, 2025
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rapid Tax
6116 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
First come, first served, while supplies last.
Friendsgiving Lunch at NoDa Company Store
Free Friendsgiving Lunch at NoDa Company Store
Sunday, November 23, 2025
12 to 4 p.m. (while supplies last)
NoDa Company Store
3221 Yadkin Avenue, Charlotte, NC
NoDa Company Store is offering a FREE Friendsgiving Lunch. We suggest that you get there early. This event is a true community event. It’s not a grab ‘n’ go kind of thing. It’s a get-to-know-your-neighbors kind of thing. There is lots of seating. Please make sure to buy a drink.
What’s more, all tips will go to ourBRIDGE for KIDS, an organization that supports refugee and immigrant children in Charlotte.
15th Annual Lucky Spot Barbershop Thanksgiving Dinner & Turkey Giveaway
Lucky Spot Barbershop Thanksgiving Dinner and Turkey Giveaway
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
6 p.m.
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma Street, Charlotte, NC
UPDATE: According to the Eventbrite listing, reservations are filled up for receiving the free meal or turkey. Donations are still welcome!
Lucky Spot is continuing its tradition of sharing a festive meal with the community and giving away free turkeys. Registration is required.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
Upcoming Food Distribution Events
Learn about food pantries and food distribution events in the Charlotte area. Or see a few upcoming food distribution events:
