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🦃 New Jersey Thanksgiving Meal Resources & Turkey Giveaways🦃

At Spectrum, we know the holidays can be a stressful time for many families. Our goal is to make sure every individual and family we support has access to the resources they need—especially during Thanksgiving. To help make the season a little easier, we’ve gathered a list of free turkey giveaways, holiday meal boxes, food distributions, and community dinners happening throughout New Jersey in 2025.

Please review the information carefully, as some events require advance registration or proof of residency.

🍁 BERGEN COUNTY

Annual Bergenfield Thanksgiving Turkey Give-Away

📍 Bergenfield Borough Hall, 198 Washington Ave

🗓 Saturday, November 22, 2025

⏰ Begins at 9:00 AM

Notes: First-come, first-served; early arrival strongly recommended.

Englewood Holiday Pantry Distribution (General Info)

📍 55 West Demarest Ave., Englewood

🗓 Thanksgiving Week (Nov 24–26)

⏰ Starting around 9:00 AM

Notes: Open distribution; call ahead for confirmation.

🍁 CAMDEN COUNTY

May Funeral Home Turkey Giveaway

📍 1001 S. 4th St., Camden

🗓 Tuesday, November 25, 2025

⏰ 12:00 PM

Notes: First-come, first-served while supplies last.

Linda Boardley Coat Drive & Thanksgiving Dinner

📍 New Mickle Baptist Church, 416 S. Fourth St., Camden

🗓 Tuesday, November 25, 2025

⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Includes: Free dinner, coat distribution, clothing giveaway

🍁 ESSEX COUNTY

Montclair Community Thanksgiving Dinner

📍 13 Trinity Place, Montclair, NJ 07042

🗓 Thursday, November 28, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)

⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Notes: Free community meal..

🍁 HUDSON COUNTY

Free Turkey Giveaway – AngelaCARES Inc.

📍 The Grind Coffee Shop, 293 Suydam Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

🗓 Sunday, November 23, 2025

⏰ 1:00 PM

🔗 Info: Click Here!

Notes: Registration required.

Whole Spectrum Autism – Thanksgiving Giveaway

📍 County Prep High School, 525 Montgomery St., Jersey City

🗓 Saturday, November 22, 2025

⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🔗 Registration: Click Here!

Notes: Registration required; items offered may include food, turkeys, and resources.

Brown Memorial Church – Weekly Food Distribution

📍 Jersey City, NJ

🗓 Every Wednesday

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🔗 Info: Click Here!

Notes: Free food distribution — no holiday registration required.

🍁 MIDDLESEX COUNTY

Free Thanksgiving Meal Locations (Various Towns)

A full list of Middlesex County Thanksgiving dinner sites is available at the following link:

🔗 Info: Click Here!

Notes: Includes multiple towns and meal options.

🍁 MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES

Holy Cross Lutheran Church – Thanksgiving Day Meal

📍 1500 Hooper Avenue, Toms River

🗓 Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Notes: Free hot Thanksgiving meal.

A full list of Monmouth & Ocean County Thanksgiving meal locations is available through WOBM. 🔗 Click Here for More Info!

🍁 MORRIS COUNTY

CARE Center of NJ – Food for HOPE Thanksgiving Drive

📍 Locations in Rockaway & Montclair

🗓 Saturday, November 22, 2025

⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🔗 Locations & Details: Click Here!

Includes: Meat, produce, non-perishables.

Notes: Registration required.

🍁 SOMERSET COUNTY

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Families in Need

📍 PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater

🗓 Monday, November 24, 2025

⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Notes: Walk-in community event.

🍁 UNION COUNTY

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway for 200 Linden Families in Need

📍 John T. Gregorio Center, Linden, NJ

🗓 Monday, November 25, 2025

⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📅 Registration deadline: November 22, 2025

🔗 Register: Click Here!

Requirements: Must be a Linden resident; proof of residency required

🧾 Helpful Tips for Families

Bring photo ID if residency is required.
Arrive early for first-come events—items often run out.
Bring reusable bags or carts for heavy items.
Double-check registration forms and deadlines where required.
Calling ahead is always recommended.

Bonus Update!

We wanted to share a unique opportunity that some of our families may find exciting. The creators of the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum are currently casting adults for Season 5. The show is known for its warm, respectful portrayal of individuals exploring relationships, and many viewers appreciate its positive representation of neurodiverse adults.

Spectrum is not affiliated with the production, but because some of our families enjoy the series, we wanted to pass along the information for anyone who may be interested. Participation is entirely optional, and we encourage families to consider factors like comfort with public visibility and long-term privacy before applying.

If this feels like something your loved one would enjoy, you can learn more or submit an application here.

As always, we’re here to support you in any opportunities you choose to explore!

💬 Need Help or Have Questions?

Contact your Support Coordinator, call us at 973-530-4155 or email us at info@spectrumcmc.com