Where To Get Free Thanksgiving Meals In Augusta For Those In Need
Oftentimes when you think of Thanksgiving, it’s a time you get to be around your family, while feasting and sharing what you are thankful for.
Unfortunately, not everyone is capable of doing that for various reasons.
The city of Augusta understands that not everyone will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship with friends and family, so organizations around the CSRA have put together opportunities for those in need to enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal.
If you or someone you know needs a Thanksgiving meal, here is a list of free Thanksgiving meals in Augusta!
Heart to Heart Prescription Assistance and Special Events by Shelia hosts a Thanksgiving Day dinner and community event
November 23, Thanksgiving Day, these will be providing those in the community who are in need with food and care packages.
Turkey will be served alongside care packages that include clothing, toiletries, and donations are more.
If you want to be a part of this event as a volunteer Contact Wayne Canty at 706.284.3544. You can also choose to donate to the event.
Heart to Heart Protection Assistance is a non-profit organization that strives to provide pharmaceutical support to families in need.
Thanksgiving Meal and Turkey Giveaway at the Augusta Dream Center
Sunday, November 19, from 5 pm until 6 pm, the center will be providing a free turkey and fixings to take home for your own Thanksgiving dinner. There will also be an opportunity to sit down as a community and share a meal.
If you are looking for other ways to participate, there are opportunities to volunteer as well as sponsor a holiday meal. A $40 donation does provide a turkey and the fixings for a family of four!
Interested in volunteering, sign up
here. Thanksgiving Dinner of Love
Thanksgiving Day, Vineyard Church of Augusta will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal from 6 am until 9 am.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
A free Thanksgiving meal will be served on November 19 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Woodmen Lodge Hall in Harlem, Ga.
A Look at Major Retailers Opting for Closure This Thanksgiving
Curious about which stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and whether they’ll kick off early Black Friday sales? The landscape has shifted in recent years, with a growing number of major retailers opting to keep their doors closed on Thanksgiving. This differs from the previous years of the traditional practice of launching in-store Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving. Since 2020, many retailers have chosen to remain closed and instead offer online deals.
The positive response from consumers in 2020 influenced retailers in 2021 to once again close on Thanksgiving Day. Some retailers, such as Target, took a bold stance by declaring a permanent end to in-store shopping on Thanksgiving. In 2022, Walmart’s CEO echoed this sentiment, affirming that staying open on Thanksgiving was now a thing of the past.
This shift towards closures on Thanksgiving Day reflects a changing consumer landscape and a commitment by employers to prioritize their workers. It’s a change from not too long ago when people were scarfing down Thanksgiving dinner to rush to their favorite stores for Black Friday deals.
Black Friday, once synonymous with the official start of the holiday shopping season, has evolved. Retailers now initiate their holiday sales much earlier, with some starting promotions as early as October, like Amazon Prime Days. The focus is now on a mix of online and in-store deals spread out over a longer period.
Besides pleasing shoppers, closing on Thanksgiving can be seen by some as a smart move for businesses and the public image of retailers. This strategic move aligns with the trend of prioritizing a work-life balance and catering to changing societal expectations.
Take a look at some of the major retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving below.
Darasha Singleton is a native of Augusta, Georgia who serves as the Digital Content Coordinator at Beasley Media Group. If you think there is nothing to do in Augusta, check her posts! You're sure to find something to do. Aside from work, Darasha enjoys going to the Saturday Market on the River and any local festivals.
