Free community Thanksgiving feasts are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula.
Here is an early list of meals planned for the holiday.
Another will be published prior to the holiday.
Those organizing free public meals for Thanksgiving that are not listed here are urged to email the Peninsula Daily News newsroom at news@peninsula dailynews.com.
• PORT ANGELES — The Salvation Army will mark Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday with a free community meal.
The Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixings will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the facility at 202 S. Peabody St., in Port Angeles.
“We’re preparing for about 100 people,” said Captain Crystal Birks, the officer in charge.
“We have volunteers, we have turkey, we just need people to come and eat.”
• PORT ANGELES — A free, public Thanksgiving meal will be offered at the Queen of Angels Church gym from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday.
The traditional Thanksgiving dinner at 209 W. 11th St., Port Angeles is free but donations will be accepted at the event or prior to it.
Organizers say volunteers are needed. They can call or text Catherine or Lance German 253-442-9412 or 360-912-5775.
Those who are home-bound can have meals delivered and those who want to donate sides to the meal also can call those numbers.
The meal drew 600 people in 2022, but this year there could be more or less, according to Catherine German.
For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/events/822243 902990153
• CHIMACUM — Holiday Meals of Jefferson County will serve a free community Thanksgiving Dinner from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.
The dinner will be served at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road.
Meals are available for home delivery at 11 a.m. and take-out meals can be picked up from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center.
The meals consist of roasted turkey, vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, fresh rolls and dessert.
Reservations are required no later than noon Wednesday.
Call 360-379-4228 and leave your name, phone number, number of meals requested and if delivery is needed.
Volunteers may call the same number.
• BRINNON — The Brinnon Senior Organization will host a holiday meal at 5 p.m. Friday.
The meal will be served at the Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101.
Attendees should RSVP by calling 360-796-4350 or emailing jsimmons@olycap.org.
The meal costs $10 per person, $5 for youths aged 10-years and younger.