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.

You’re Invited!

The Celebration is open to all. No reservations are necessary. Dinner is served from 11am-2pm, while the clothing area opens up earlier at 9am.
It’s held at the West Los Angeles Civic Center – 1645 Corinth Ave, L.A., CA 90025 [view map »]
The guest entrance is on Santa Monica Blvd between Corinth and Butler Ave (2 blocks west of Sawtelle), next to the public library.
We bring together an inter-faith collection of groups and individuals in a wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving.
We welcome everyone to join us as our guests: students, singles, low-income families, seniors, those without a home, and anyone else.
Download a flyer with details to hand out to anyone who may desire to join us. We would love any assistance in helping spread the word!

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.

David Conrad and the Emeritus College Gospel Choir

Some of the free shoes, clothing, and accessories available

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Westside Thanksgiving Dinner

3 days ago

Did you know that an 18 lb frozen turkey weighs about 13 lbs after thawing, rinsing and taking out the neck and giblets? That’s over a five pound difference which affects your total cooking time! Weighing your turkey is one of the easiest ways to ensure a well cooked and moist bird. #Turkey #cooking #cookingtime ... See MoreSee Less

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Westside Thanksgiving Dinner

4 days ago

We have received a generous donation of 25 turkeys and they need cooking! ! If you don’t consider yourself a cook, we’ll provide easy cooking instructions! Can you pick up a turkey, cook it and bring it to our event next Wednesday or Thursday, Nov 27-28?Contact us at [email protected] and we’ll get you set up! ... See MoreSee Less

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Westside Thanksgiving Dinner

4 days ago

Thanksgiving is almost here! There are just a few drop-off dates and times left to bring us your clothing and non-perishable items. Thank you for your support! 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 ... See MoreSee Less

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WestsideThanksgiving @WestsideThanks ·

22 Nov 1860006970855506101

Last year we purchased a 17.79 lb frozen Turkey. After thawing, rinsing and taking out the neck and giblets, it weighed only 12.46 lbs! That’s over a five pound difference which affects your total cooking time. #cookingtime #Thanksgiving

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WestsideThanksgiving @WestsideThanks ·

21 Nov 1859683224181485572

We have 25 more turkeys that need cooking! ! If you don’t consider yourself a cook, we’ll provide easy instructions. Can you cook a turkey and drop it off on Wednesday or Thursday, Nov 17-18? #Thanksgiving

Contact us at [email protected] and we’ll get you set up!