While Thanksgiving is often a time of getting together with family and loved ones, the cooking and cleaning for the meal can also cause a lot of stress. Plus the added stressors this year of COVID-19. No matter what your situation is, Macaroni Kid Reading wants to enjoy Thanksgiving.
Here are some local resources that give back to the community to ensure everyone can enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal
Helping Harvest
117 Morgan Drive, Reading, PA
610-926-5802
Call for a complete listing of Thanksgiving meals.
Berks County's Etchberger Veteran Center
726 Cherry Street, Reading, PA
610-378-5601
Veteran Turkey Dinner meal (will need to be cooked). Please let CSVO Collet Saunders know via email - csaunders@countyofberks.com by 11/20/20 at 12pm. Meals will be distributed on 11/23/20.
Life Impact Community Service
I am Home Care, 5 South 9th Street, Reading, PA
267-592-3792
Saturday, November 21st at 3pm
Giveaway: Turkeys and sides for Thanksgiving along with free steak platters and sandwiches. If you need food or would like to volunteer, you can call us.
One Luv Clothes 'n' More
First Century Worship Center Parking Lot
234 S. 11th Street, Reading
Saturday, November 21st at 2pm
Thanksgiving Blessing Fiesta! Free infant/kids gently used clothes for all ages, diapers, baby food, lots of music raffles and fun. 5000 plus pieces of clothing, Pony Hay Rides, Bounce House, Candy, Food.
The Rudden Family Foundation
Chiarelli Plaza Parking Garage, North 3rd Street, Reading
joe@TRFfoundation.org
Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 from 8am-4pm
Free Essentials Fair: Giving away free clothing, bedding, furniture, books, housewares, school supplies, toys, decorations and more.
Cafe Esperanza
601 N. Front Street, Reading
610-406-7207
Tuesday, November 24 at 5pm
Thanksgiving Meal: We will be welcoming people at Hope Lutheran Church at the Greenwich St. side of the church. Turkey and ham with sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread stuffing, etc. Hope to serve 200-300 meals and make sure everyone gets dessert, too.
The Conner Kieffel Memorial 2nd Annual Thanksgiving "Count your Blessings" Meal
Leesport Farmer's Market
Center Court Meeting Room, 312 Gernants Church Road, Leesport
610-926-1307
Tuesday, November 24 from 5:30-7:30pm
We will be providing a take-home meal to anyone that would need, no questions asked. As our family remembers our son, we appreciate you allowing us to honor him through service to our community.
Hub of Hope/Reading Moravian Center
1116 Perry Street (corner of Locust & Perry Street), Reading
610-374-0886
Tuesday, November 24 from 5:00-6:00pm
Thanksgiving Meal: Hoagie dinner with choice of Italian, Turkey or Ham subs, macaroni salad, bag of chips, dessert and a drink.
Salvation Army
301 South 5th Street, Reading
610-373-5208
Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30am
Turkey/Food Distribution: Our Thanksgiving Distribution is first come/first serve. No early sign-ups. Photo ID is preferred but not required.
Boyertown Salvation Army
409 South Reading Avenue, Boyertown
610-367-4089
Thursday, November 26 from 10am-2pm
This year will be different from the past because of the COVID-19 rules. We will have a Church Service and Blessings at 10am and then you will be able to pick up a "Carry-Out" type meal for you and your family to enjoy. New this year to help all our community families in need, we will offer a "Drive Through" meal program that will allow you to pick up a full meal while staying in your vehicle, starting at noon.
Haymakers
709 Walnut Street, Reading
610-373-1844
Thursday, November 26 from 2-6pm
Thanksgiving Meal: Open to all members, call for reservations. Individuals who are homeless will get a "take out meal". Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, potato filling, sweet potatoes, corn, brussel sprouts, dessert and coffee.
Hope Rescue Mission
645 N. 6th Street, Reading
610-375-4224
Thursday, November 26 from 12-1:30pm
Meal for Hope Rescue Mission guests and families from 12:00-1:30pm, 1:30pm for the general public. Open to all in the dining hall of the Mission. There is an ADA ramp going directly into the dining hall from 6th Street.
New Journey Community Outreach (Yellow Church)
138 S. 6th, Reading
Thursday, November 26 at 11:30am
Hot Thanksgiving Dinner: Meal provided by West Lawn United Methodist Church, will be distributed at the front door, rain or shine.
