Enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal in Northern Minnesota

Organizations and volunteers across the Northland coordinate free community meals for Thanksgiving.

Here's a list of meals across the region. All meals are Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

Bigfork

1-4 p.m., Old Scenic Community Church in Bigfork.

Brainerd

11 a.m.-1 p.m. pickup, Brainerd American Legion Post No. 255. Hosted by the Brainerd Legion, Elks, VFW and Eagles Clubs.

Bovey

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Triumphant Life Church.

Cook

Noon-2 p.m., St. Mary's Social Hall.

Ely

11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Ely Folk School (potluck)

Floodwood

Noon, Floodwood New Life Community Church.

Grand Rapids

11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church. Hosted by Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary Club.

Hibbing

4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Salvation Army. The event also features games, crafts and karaoke.

Pengilly

1-4 p.m., MJ’s Lodge and Resort, free-will donation for the Nashwauk food shelf.

Pequot Lakes

11 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post No. 49, free-will donation.

Pine River

4 p.m. Wednesday, American Legion Post No. 613.

Soudan

1 p.m.-6 p.m., St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Spring Lake

2 p.m., Sand Lake Community Center. Hosted by the Northwoods Chapel.