The listing of free Thanksgiving meals has been compiled by PA 211 East, a program of United Way of Lancaster County. (For a printable PDF version, click here.) This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 28.
While every effort has been made to confirm these listings, please note that changes may occur after publication.
Note: Most meals do not require reservations, unless otherwise indicated.
Before Thanksgiving Day
- Columbia United Methodist Church
- 510 Walnut St., Columbia. Ph.: (717) 684-2356.
- Sit-down dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27
- Take-out available from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day
- Ebenezer Baptist Church
- 701 N. Lime St., Lancaster. Ph.: (717) 208-7186.
- 12 noon to 3 p.m.
- Offering sit-down or takeout. Home-delivered meals for older adults or homebound residents may be possible but limited.
- Donations accepted.
- Hosanna Lititz
- 29 Green Acre Road, Lititz. Ph.: (717) 626-2560.
- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Offering sit-down or takeout (Takeout limit: 2 per person)
- For transportation or possible home delivery for local homebound residents call the church office.
- St. Phillip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
- 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster. Ph.: (717) 872-2166.
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Takeout only
- Reservations required: Contact the church by Sunday, Nov. 24.