November has arrived, and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation sites are stepping up this season with turkey and coat giveaways for families in need. They’re also hosting a variety of resource drives to support communities across the city throughout the holidays.
Check out the events below brought to you by our staff and partners. Please note: events may be canceled or postponed due to bad weather. Be sure to check the links below to confirm date, time, and location.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Donations ongoing through November 26, 2025
Eastwick Recreation Center—80th & Mars Place, 19153.
Join Eastwick Recreation Center with their Thanksgiving Food Drive! Help support neighbors in need by donating canned goods and other non-perishable food items. Check Instagram for more details.
Community Dinner
November 21, 2025
Lonnie Young Recreation Center—1100 E. Chelten Ave, 19138.
Events starts at 6:30 p.m.
Join Lonnie Young Recreation Center for a community dinner. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Check Instagram for more details.
Thanksgiving Turkey and Food Giveaway
November 22, 2025
The Dell Music Center—2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, 19132.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Join the Brothers of Strawberry Mansion and the Advancing Families Foundation for a Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaway. Drive-up and walk-ups are welcome. This event is first come, first served. See Facebook for more details.
Turkey Giveaway
November 22, 2025
Tustin Playground–5901 W. Columbia Ave., 19151.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Tustin Playground for a turkey giveaway! First come, first served. Items are available while supplies last. Check out the Instagram post for more details.
Turkey Drive
November 22, 2025
Belfield Recreation Center—2109 W Chew Ave., 19138.
Noon until supplies last
Turkey giveaway are for residents of the surrounding community of the Belfield Rec Center. First come, first served. ID is required. Learn more and register here.
Community Dinner
November 24, 2025
Pleasant Playground—6757 Chew Ave., 19119.
Events starts at 6:00 p.m.
Join Pleasant Playground for a community dinner. 1 platter per person. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Check Instagram for more details.
Additional giveaways:
Turkey and Produce Giveaway
November 19, 2025
Lucien Blackwell Center—761 N. 47th Street, 19139.
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join the T.I.P.S and NKM Consulting company, Philadelphia Eagles player Jalyx Hunt, and PA Health and Wellness for a turkey, produce, and clothing giveaway. See Instagram for more details.
Turkey and Grocery Giveaway
November 22, 2025
The Office of Councilmember Gauthier—606 S. 52nd Street, 19143.
10 a.m. until supplies last
The Office of Councilmember Gauthier will host a turkey and grocery giveaway. See Facebook for more details.
Thanksgiving and Grocery Giveaway
November 25, 2025
Victory Christian Center of Philadelphia–5220 Whitby Ave, 19143.
10 a.m. to Noon
City Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke and State Rep. Rick Krajewski, in partnership with Conquerors CDC, will host a Thanksgiving and grocery giveaway. Turkeys will be available on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your own reusable bag. See Instagram for more details.
