GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, and several local restaurants, organizations, and national chains are offering free and affordable holiday meals, specialty items, dinners and buffets to the community!

Check out the list of holiday offerings.

Free Thanksgiving meals in West Michigan:

The holidays are all about coming together, and these organizations and businesses are helping our neighbors in need and showing appreciation to their communities:

• God’s Kitchen of Michigan in Battle Creek | Nov. 20 from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | First United Methodist Church (111 E. Michigan Ave) and the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (636 W. Van Buren St.)

• God’s Kitchen of Michigan in Kalamazoo | Nov. 21 from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. | Kanley Chapel (1903 W. Michigan Avenue), Kalamazoo, MI.

• Guiding Light Thanksgiving Community Meal | Nov. 23 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. | 255 South Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI | Directions

• Muskegon Rescue Mission’s annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway | Nov. 25 from 8 a.m-11 a.m. & Nov. 26 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. | 2735 E Apple Ave Ste D, Muskegon, MI | Details

• Ellnora’s Kitchen free Thanksgiving Dinner | Nov. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Urban Family Ministries building at 543 Eastern Ave. SE | Meals only to go

• Irish Roofing & Exteriors 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Meal Give Back (free turkey breast) | Nov. 25 from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. | 1456 28th St SW Wyoming, MI | Details

• Otsego Church of God free Thanksgiving take-out meal | Nov. 26 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.; first come, first served while supplies last | 112 Kalamazoo St, Otsego, MI | Details

• Renaissance Church of God in Christ’s Thanksgiving Dinner | Nov. 26 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (register by Nov. 20) | 1001 33rd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Gateway Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Banquet | Nov. 27 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | 222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI | Details

• Mel Trotter Ministries Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids | Nov. 28 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Corine’s Cakes and Catering’s Thanksgiving Community Dinner | Nov. 28 from Noon-2 p.m. | 90 W Broadway Ave, Muskegon, MI | Details

• Stanton American Legion’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner | Nov. 28 from Noon- 2 p.m. | 337 W Day St., Stanton, MI | Details

• Love in the Action of the Tri-Cities’ Thanksgiving Feast | Nov. 28 from noon-4 p.m. | 920 Fulton Ave, Grand Haven, MI | Details

Thanksgiving meals to-go

Take the stress out of preparing a holiday feast by ordering ahead!

• Bravo Italian Kitchen | Pre-orders accepted through Thanksgiving | 2970 Town Centre Blvd, Lansing, MI | Details

• Thanksgiving Take-N-Bake by G3 Food 4 All | Pre-order by Nov. 16 | 1611 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI | Details

• The Core Bistro | Pre-order by Nov. 16 | 3111 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI | Details

• Martha’s Catering | Pre-order by 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 | 1122 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant | Pre-order by Nov. 22 | Various locations | Details

• Fieldstone Grill | Pre-order by Nov. 22 | 3970 West Centre Ave, Portage MI | Details

• The Pit Stop Catering GR | Pre-order by 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 | 6479 28th St., Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Creative Catering Services, Inc. | Pre-order by Nov. 23 (desserts, side dishes and breakfast) | 210 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI. | Details

Thanksgiving buffets and dinners

Scheduling reservations is highly encouraged.

• Autumn Foodies Market | Nov. 26 from 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (find Thanksgiving essentials: Baked goods, sides, frozen homemade foods, etc.) | 117 W. Walker St., St. Johns, MI | Details

• Bravo Italian Kitchen’s Thanksgiving Dinner | Nov. 28 | 2970 Town Centre Blvd, Lansing, MI | Details

• Boatwerks Waterfront Thanksgiving Buffet | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 216 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI | Details

• FireRock Grille Thanksgiving Buffet | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 7177 Kalamazoo Ave, SE, Caledonia, MI | Details

• Leo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 60 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Lake Bluff Grille’s Thanksgiving Buffet | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 2801 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon, MI | Details

• RedRock Grille Thanksgiving Buffet | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd., Holland MI, | Details

• Reds at Thousand Oaks | Thursday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | 4100 Thousand Oaks NE, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Rush Creek Bistro Thanksgiving Buffet | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 624 Port Sheldon Ave, Grandville, MI | Details

• Thanksgiving Buffet at Cork Wine & Grille | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | 1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Reds | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | 4100 Thousand Oaks Drive, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Thanksgiving at Ruth’s Chris Steak House | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | 187 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Thanksgiving Dinner at The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck | Nov. 28 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. | 187 Monroe Ave. NW, Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

• Thanksgiving at Bestside | Nov. 28 from noon to 8 p.m. | 1645 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI | Details

Thanksgiving dinners and items offered by national chains:

• Bob Evans | Details

• Cracker Barrel | Details

• Denny’s | Details

• Golden Corral | Details

• Popeyes | Details

• The Honey Baked Ham Co. | Details

Know of a Thanksgiving event or offer that isn’t listed? Email morgan.poole@woodtv.com with details to see it featured.