This list is a work in progress. If you know of any community Thanksgiving meals in your community  or you see an error in a listing, please let us know by emailing southernillinoiscoalition@gmail.com. 

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November 17th

• Sesser

5 Loaves Cafe 
​Sponsored by Sesser Valier Ministerial Alliance
Call Julie at 618-237-1409 for more information
Dine In, Delivery or Carry Out
4:30 pm- 6:00 pm or until the food runs out
At the Goode Twp. Building, 108 W Walnut St
​Sesser,

Nov. 20th

• Carbondale

$1 Turkey Dinner
11am- 1pm
Olivet Free Will Baptist Church
409 N Marion, Carbondale
​See ad at the left.
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THANKSGIVING DAY

November 24th
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
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• Benton

American Legion
11 am- ?
Free meals
311 S Main Street- BentonCHRISTOPHER 

Community Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Thursday, November 24 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Civic Center in Christopher, IL. There will be indoor dining according to CDC rules. Volunteers will be needed for serving and cleaning up. Indoor and carry-outs must have a reservation to eat. There is no cost to the public but please call the Mayor's office (618) 724-7648 to make reservations which will help give us an idea of how many to expect. Donations of desserts are ALWAYS welcome.
 


JACKSON COUNTY

• Carbondale​

Newman Center,
​715 S Washington, Carbondale, Illinois 
 12pm- 2pm
A hot meal of turkey and traditional holiday side dishes and desserts will be served from noon until 2 p.m. The Newman Center is located at 715 S Washington Street, between the SIU Rec Center and the train tracks.

This event is free and all are invited to enjoy food and fellowship, without the need to reserve. Meals can be delivered to those who are unable to attend. Delivery requests will be taken until November 21 at 4 p.m. To volunteer, make a donation, or have a meal delivered, you can call 618-529-3311.

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• Murphysboro

Thanksgiving Day
11-1
Knights of Columbus Hall #988
Take out available, delivery for shut-ins (618) 687-2012


JEFFERSON COUNTY

• MT. VERNON- RESERVATIONS DUE BY NOVEMBER 24TH AT NOON

Central Christian Church
301 N. Tenth Street 
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DINE-IN | DRIVE-THRU | DELIVERY We are delighted to once again serve a warm meal to anyone who would otherwise be alone or hungry for the holiday! If you would like to help make this annual dinner a success, please sign up in the atrium starting next weekend – it takes many hands to serve our guests! Meals can also be delivered to the elderly, disabled, or homebound. To register for a delivered meal please call 618-242-4185 Mon, Nov 21 through Wed, Nov 23 by noon. We are also collecting clean, gently worn coats and winter wear. Please drop off those items at Door 2 during the Weekend service times or during regular business hours Tue-Fri.

JOHNSON COUNTY

• ​BUNCOMBE

Eagle House Ministries Food Delivery
3590 State Route 37 North
Eagle House Ministries will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, November 24th/Doors open at 8:30 am. - 2pm Dish up at 10:30 am
Call 618-658-0099

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Perry County

• DuQuoin

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Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home
Thanksgiving Day
11:30-1
Pickup or delivery 618‐542-2020

 

SALINE COUNTY​
​UNION COUNTY

• ANNA

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WHITE COUNTY

• CARMI

First Christian Church (corner of Plum & Bohleber in Carmi).


WILLIAMSON COUNTY

• CARTERVILLE 

The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner is hosted each year at the Carterville Community Center at 120 North Greenbriar Road, Carterville. Hours for this event are 11-2 with eat-in, carryout or delivery available. This free community event is open to the public, we just ask that you call the Carterville Water Department at (618)985-2011 to make a reservation.

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• HERRIN

1. ​Herrin Civic Center
   Thanksgiving Day 11 an - 1pm
   Free meal/ drive thru and delivery available
   Call 618-942-3175

 

• MARION

 Marion Knights of Columbus
11 am- 1:30 pm
Free meal, delivery available
Call 618-529- 3311


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