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.
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