Thanksgiving is around the corner. Here’s where to find a free turkey, groceries and meals in Tulsa. 

It’s already turkey time in Tulsa, and social media conversations are shifting to chatter about where you can find free Thanksgiving birds, meals and groceries around town. The Flyer’s got you covered. 

Here’s a roundup of all the free giveaways happening before Thanksgiving. Drop us a line at [email protected] if we missed any, and we’ll add it to the list.

Restore Hope Ministries

Multiple days | Multiple locations | 918-582-5766

Tulsa County residents can register for a Thanksgiving basket. Registration is open for only one week at the places below. You must provide photo identification, official documentation of all in your household and proof of residence from the last 60 days. Find more information here.

Restore Hope South (6910 S. 101st East Ave.)

• Saturday, Nov. 7: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Restore Hope Main (2960 Charles Page Blvd.)

• Friday, Nov. 6: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.

KJamz 

10 a.m. Nov. 7 | Northridge Shopping Center (5029 N. Peoria Ave.) | 918-494-9886

The Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Co.’s KJamz is back again for its annual turkey giveaway. There are several community sponsors. Find more information here.

Connection Church Tulsa

11 a.m. Nov. 7 | Connection Church (3 N. Phoenix Ave.) | 918-640-3159

While supplies last, Connection Church Tulsa is giving away one free turkey to each family in a drive-thru giveaway. Find more information here. 

Jenks Church

5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 | Jenks Church (1015 W. Main St., Jenks) | 918-299-2713

Get a Thanksgiving meal kit with stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, corn, green beans and cranberry sauce at Jenks Church. They’re taking donations until Nov. 15. Find more information here.

Loaves & Fishes Ministries

Multiple days | Loaves & Fishes Ministries (11321 E. 19th St.) | 918-234-8577

Loves and Fishes is giving away a turkey and box of groceries per household on a first-come, first-served basis Nov. 17, Nov 18 and Nov 21. Doors open at 10 a.m. You must be an adult with photo identification and proof of Oklahoma residency and must be able to cook the turkey. Find more information here.

Archwell Health

Noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 | 2235 E. 61st St., Suite B | 918-303-8343

Seniors can stop by for a pie at Archwell Health’s south Tulsa location as part of an overall open house event. You’ll get a tour and lunch and get to meet the care team. RSVP by phone or online. Find more information here.

New Jerusalem Baptist Church Thanksgiving Giveaway

4 p.m. Nov. 18 | 3427 N. Birmingham Ave. | 918-425-1369

While supplies last, you can get one Thanksgiving meal per vehicle at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Find more information here.

I AM Victorious Ministries 

Noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 | 2432 E. Apache St. | 918-409-2621

Get a hot plate of baked spaghetti and a Thanksgiving blessing box at I AM Victorious Ministries. Find more information here.

Mother Tucker Ministries Turkey Giveaway

6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 | 4501 W. 55th Place | 918-425-7771 

If you call Mother Tucker Ministries and leave your name and number, you’ll be added to the list for a gift card to buy a turkey. Find more information here. 

Tulsa Dream Center 

Multiple days | Multiple locations | 918-430-9984

You can attend the Tulsa Dream Center’s Friendsgiving for a hot meal at two locations: West Campus at noon Nov. 19 and North Campus at 10:30 a.m. and noon Nov. 21. Find more information here.

Christian Ministers Alliance Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway

6 p.m. Nov. 20 | McLain High School (4929 N. Peoria Ave.) | 918-951-7407 

You can donate a whole bunch of items, including turkey, ham, potatoes, corn and stuffing, to the Christian Ministers Alliance for its Thanksgiving baskets. The organization gives away 4,000 baskets to students and families at school districts around Tulsa, KRJH reported in 2024. Find more information here. 

Oklahomans for Equality

Noon Nov. 21 | Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th St.) | 918-743-4297

Oklahomans for Equality is hosting its annual community meal at the downtown building from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Find more information here. 

G.I.F.T. Team Turkey or Ham Giveaway

1 p.m. Nov. 21 | 1400 S. Main St., Broken Arrow 

The God Is Forever There (G.I.F.T.) Team is giving away one free turkey or ham per family on a first-come, first-served basis. Find more information here. 

BattleCreek Church Thanksgiving Outreach 

9 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 | 2101 W. 118th St., Jenks | 918-355-3699

Free Thanksgiving food boxes will be available at BattleCreek Church in Jenks. Find more information here.

John 3:16 Mission

Multiple days | John 3:16 Mission Family & Youth Center (2027 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.) | 918-592-1186

John 3:16 Mission is handing out one free turkey per household while supplies last on the following days: Nov. 21, Nov. 23 and Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must bring photo identification and your proof of address. Find more information here.

Osage Hills Christian Church and The Common Good Community

4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 | Northwest Tulsa Hub (19 S. 49th West Ave.) | 539-867-3692

Osage Hills Christian Church is partnering with The Common Good to host a community Thanksgiving meal at 4 p.m. Nov. 22. You must RSVP to secure a seat. Proof of residency or school attendance in the 74132 ZIP code is required. Find more information here.

Audacity Church 

6 p.m. Nov. 23 | Audacity Church (2744 E. 12th St.) | 918-694-4555

Each family can get a free turkey and bag of sides, including canned corn and green beans, stuffing, boxed mashed potatoes and rolls, at a Nov. 23 giveaway. Audacity Church also will serve a hot meal that night. The Church is accepting item donations throughout November, with a goal of getting 150 turkeys and bags of sides. Find more information here.

Broken Arrow Neighbors

No specific time | 315 W. College St., Broken Arrow | [email protected] 

Broken Arrow and Coweta residents can sign up for a holiday meal bag while supplies last. You must provide photo identification for all adults in the household, a birth certificate or shot records for each child 17 and younger, proof of address and proof of all monthly income. Find more information here. You can sign up for a meal bag here.

La Cosecha/The Harvest

9 a.m. to noon Thursdays | 10811 E. 41st St. | 918-771-1595 

If you need free groceries, La Cosecha/The Harvest in east Tulsa does a food distribution on Thursdays. It’s drive-thru style and while supplies last. Last year, it had holiday items for Thanksgiving. Find more information here.

The Merchant Tulsa Thanksgiving Gathering 

10:30 a.m. Nov. 26 | 280 S. Memorial Drive | 918-260-6605

Enjoy a hot meal on Thanksgiving at The Merchant church. Doors open at 9 a.m. with food served at 10:30 a.m. Tulsans interested in volunteering can reach out to [email protected]. Find more information here.

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