Thanksgiving 2024

We’ll be back again this year at the West Los Angeles Civic Center on Thanksgiving Day – November 28. And there are many ways you can help us prepare, starting right now! From collecting food items or doing a clothing drive, to spreading the word to guests or supporters. We are completely volunteer-driven, and ALL are welcomed to be a part of this grand celebration!

How to Help

Cook a Turkey

It’s not Thanksgiving without turkey! And there are no turkeys if volunteers don’t cook and bring them.

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Donate Goods

We need food items for the meal and for the Mercado (store). All of the items we provide come from you!

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Donate Money

There is a lot that goes into making this event happen, and even a small donation can help provide a hot meal!

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Volunteer

We need plenty of help on Thanskgiving Day or the Wednesday before. Register for a slot today!

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Our Community Thanksgiving Celebration

For over four decades, we’ve put on a free Thanksgiving Day community celebration! We provide a wonderful sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, a huge selection of clothing to choose from, a “Mercado” (store) where you can shop for perishable and non-perishable items, live music, companionship, and more – ALL FOR FREE!

Thousands of people join us each year to give thanks, celebrate, and share our blessings with one and all.

What we’ve learned in 40+ years:

Be flexible. Need doesn’t go away on its own. There is always a way to help. God always provides.

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Westside Thanksgiving Dinner

5 days ago

🌟 Volunteer Sign-Ups Are Open for the Annual Westside Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration! 🌟Ready to give back this Thanksgiving? Sign up today to volunteer! Find all the details on dates, times, locations, and available roles at www.westsidethanksgiving.org/volunteer. We can’t wait to have you join us! ... See MoreSee Less

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Westside Thanksgiving Dinner

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Are you ready to volunteer? Volunteer Sign-ups for our annual Westside Thanksgiving Dinner and Celebration start Friday, November 1st! Check out all the information about volunteering opportunities at: www.westsidethanksgiving.org/volunteer/Volunteer shifts, dates and times:Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.Thursday , Nov. 28 - Shifts starting at 6:00 a.m. ... See MoreSee Less

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Westside Thanksgiving Dinner

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Drop off dates and times for clothing and non-perishable items for the Westside Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration begin November 3rd and every Sunday until Thanksgiving day! Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24 - 2pm-4pm and Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 5pm-8pm Kardia Church1637 Butler Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Here is full list of what we need:NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE DINNER:Boxed StuffingBoxed PotatoesCans of Green beansCans of GravyCans of Cranberry SauceNON-PERISHABLES FOOD FOR THE “MERCADO” - free market:Peanut butterCanned soupCanned fruit and Canned vegetablesApple sauceCanned stewsCanned fish, poultry, meatsCanned beansDried beansDried ricePasta and canned sauce (NO GLASS))Whole grain cerealOatmealGranola barsJuice BoxesCLOTHING & MISC ITEMS:Clothing of all kinds, clean, in new or good used conditionChildren’s clothingDiapers#Thanksgiving #Donate #Community ... See MoreSee Less

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WestsideThanksgiving @WestsideThanks ·

4 Nov 1853484031008022703

This year, we’re aiming to collect 80 cooked turkeys to ensure everyone who attends can enjoy a traditional holiday meal. Can you help by cooking and delivering a turkey?. Sign up now to join us in spreading the holiday spirit!

Sign up here: https://loom.ly/TxVvmrE

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24 Nov 1727914316865966310

Thank you to everyone who made this day very special! From the volunteers to those who donated we were able to feed and entertain many members of our community! On behalf of @WestsideThanks wish you all an amazing #ThanksgivingDay!
#GratefulHeart #GiveThanks #CelebrateTogether

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