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. 

November 16th
Franklin County
Sesser
5 Loaves Cafe 
4:30 pm- 6pm
Goode Twp Building 108 Wanut Street
Sesser, Illinois
Delivery and Carry Out Only
Free or Donations Accepted
Call or text Julie at 618-237-1409 if your would like a meal
​Walk Ins welcome

Tuesday November 21st
Harrisburg Illinois
Sponsored by Heaven's Kitchen
First Presbyterian Church, Annex Building, 21 West Locust Street, Harrisburg. Constituents are also invited and encouraged to attend a free weekly Thanksgiving meal brought to you by Heaven’s Kitchen - Harrisburg, it will be served at no charge to the public from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. as well.

November 22nd
Herrin
Herrin House of Hope
11 am- 1pm



Thanksgiving Day- November  23rd
Perry County
DuQuoin
DuQuoin United Pentecostal Church
​1311 S Washington, DuQuoin
Doors open at 3pm, Dinner at 5pm​

Franklin County
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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. 
For those who are unable to attend in person, meals will be available for delivery. Delivery requests will be taken until Monday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. Call to have a meal delivered, (618) 529-3311.

Murphysboro
Knights of Columbus  Hall
11-1 on Thanksgiving Day you should call and let them know that you're coming 1-.618-687-3258



Jefferson County

• MT. VERNON- RESERVATIONS DUE BY NOVEMBER 22nd AT NOON

Central Christian Church
301 N. Tenth Street 
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
11am-1pm 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 Nov 3 – it takes many hands to serve our guests!
Meals can also be delivered to the elderly, disabled, or home bound. To register for a delivered meal please call 618-242-4185 Mon, Nov 20 through Wed, Nov 22 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.
Questions - email Linda Ryan at linda@centralnow.com

Johnson County

• ​BUNCOMBE

Eagle House Ministries Food Delivery
3590 State Route 37 North
Call 618-658-0099 for meals.
Dish up at 10:45 for delivery
Call 618-658-0099

​Perry County

• DuQuoin

​​DuQuoin Elks Lodge
Sponsored by Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home
11 am-1pm
Thanksgiving Day
Dine in or carry out
For pick up or delivery call  618‐542-2020 by Wednesday November 22

• DuQuoin

DuQuoin United Pentecostal Church
​1311 S Washington, DuQuoin
Doors open at 3pm, Dinner at 5pm


Du Quoin Elks Lodge
November 23
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For delivery - 618-542-2020


 Saline County

Union County​
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• 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​
  

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

• MARION

 Marion Knights of Columbus
​1601 W White Street
11 am- 12:00 pm
Free meal, and delivery available
Call 618-529- 3311

• MARION

Marion Ministerial Alliance
103 E Calvert
11am- 1pm
Call 618-993-8419 in advance for delivery

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