Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal in SoCal NBC Los Angeles [Video]

Thanksgiving is a time to gather and celebrate gratitude, often through a shared meal. 

As the holiday approaches, organizations across Southern California are helping to provide community members in need with meals, groceries and clothing. Here’s a list of Thanksgiving giveaways this holiday season: 

In Los Angeles County, over one million families faced food insecurity as of July 2023, according to USC Dornsife Public Exchange. 

A Drive -Thru Food Giveaway will be hosted by Senator Steven Bradford, in collaboration with El Camino College, Friday, Nov. 22. One free frozen turkey per vehicle will be provided from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Items will be distributed at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506 and will be on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

A Thanksgiving Food Drive event, presented by Doug Chaffee, the Orange County 4th District Supervisor, will take place Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Attendees will receive a $25 value meat voucher to be used at Northgate Market, along …