NEW ORLEANS — Editor's Note: If you have a turkey giveaway or holiday event

As the holiday season nears, local organizations across New Orleans and the surrounding area are stepping up to help families in need celebrate Thanksgiving. Many are providing packages of turkeys and essential fixings so families can prepare their own holiday feast at home.

Here’s a rundown of where to find free meals, turkeys, and food boxes this Thanksgiving (2025):

Lower 9th Ward Holiday Food Distribution Volunteer Registration

When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Where: Bethel AME Church, 1437 Fats Domino Avenue

First Horizon Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank will distribute turkeys and holiday food at Bethel AME Church for the Lower 9th Ward community.

to reserve a spot.

Congressman Troy Carte

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