Raleigh, NC – Residents across Wake County can pick up free Thanksgiving dinner baskets this Saturday as a community distribution event returns ahead of the holiday. The giveaway, hosted on Raleigh’s south side, aims to help families prepare for the holiday without the cost burden as food prices remain elevated.
According to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, the event will take place Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1500 Garner Road in Raleigh, in partnership with MMCC-Raleigh and Walmart. Deputies say the giveaway will provide turkeys, side items, and non-perishable staples while supplies last.
Organizers noted the distribution will operate strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines typically form early at this annual event, and deputies encourage attendees to plan for potential wait times and to arrive with enough space in their vehicle for the meal basket.
The Sheriff’s Office says the effort is part of a broader holiday outreach program aimed at supporting families in Raleigh, Garner, Cary, Knightdale, Wake Forest, and surrounding Wake County communities. Volunteers from the partnering organizations will be on-site to help load baskets and maintain flow-through traffic to ensure the process remains quick and accessible.
Local residents have praised the annual distribution in previous years for helping relieve financial pressure leading into the holiday week. This year’s event is expected to draw a large turnout as Thanksgiving approaches on Thursday, November 27.
Residents who have questions about the giveaway may contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office or arrive at the Garner Road location during the distribution window.
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