• Skip to main content
  • Skip to main content
Choose which site to search.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Logo University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Institute for Community Health Innovation
  • UAMS Health
  • Jobs
  • Giving
  • Strategic Areas
    • Access to Health Services
      • Community Health Worker Training Program
      • Community Health Workers
      • Mobile Health Services
    • Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Diseases
      • Diabetes Management and Education
    • Health, Hunger and Nutrition
      • Arkansas Community Health Corps VISTA
      • Community of Practice
      • School Nutrition
    • Maternal and Child Health
      • Doula Expansion Initiative
      • Mobile Reproductive Health
      • Prenatal Care
      • 24/7 Parenting
  • Center for Community Engaged Evaluation
  • Work With Us
  1. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  2. Institute for Community Health Innovation
  3. Free Thanksgiving Food in Northwest Arkansas

Free Thanksgiving Food in Northwest Arkansas

Vendors

Community organizations across Northwest Arkansas are offering free Thanksgiving food and/or meals to the community. See details below for availability in your area.

Springdale

  • Nov.19 – King’s Marshallese and Family Ia’Kwe Center – Saturday, Nov. 19 at 12pm – Come get your free meal. First 100 cars will get free groceries!! 1238 Moody Lane, Springdale, AR
  • Nov. 22 – Samaritan Community Center – Springdale will open their Food Pantry, from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, November 22 and will provide lunch, from 10:30 – 12:30pm located at 1300 N Thompson St, Springdale, AR

Fayetteville

  • Nov. 20 – Rainbow Thanksgiving, NWA Equality –  we’re ready to see your cranberry-stained faces and fill you with Thanksgiving goodness! This 100% chef-prepared free buffet spread with all your favorite Thanksgiving items (and favorite vegan versions, too) will be provided from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Fayetteville Town Center.
  • Nov. 24 – The Salvation Army will be serving meals from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Genesis Church located at 205 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Fayetteville, AR

Bentonville

  • Nov. 21 – Bentonville Community Church will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, November 21. They will have some turkey, Thanksgiving food, and pantry items. Bentonville Community Church is located at 216 NW A St. Bentonville – They share the parking garage with Bentonville Community Church and are located in the garage across from the playground.
  • Nov. 21 – Stop by Thrive Real Estate for a free take home Thanksgiving meal for you or someone you know that is in need Monday, November 21st from 12 to 5 pm or until we run out of meals. We are excited to be able to give back to the Northwest Arkansas Community once again in providing 300+ meals to those that need it. No requirements or questions asked. When you arrive, please call our office at (479) 250-9718 & we will bring the meal out to your vehicle!
  • Nov. 22 – SOCO Church is offering a drive-thru grocery pickup starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 901 SW A St.
  • Nov. 24 – The Salvation Army will be handing out drive-thru meals from 11am– 1pm at their Bentonville location at 3305 SW I St, Bentonville, AR

Rogers

  • Nov. 22 – Samaritan Community Center – Rogers will open their Food Pantry, from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, November 22 and will provide lunch, from 10:30 – 12:30pm located at 1211 W Hudson Rd, Rogers, AR
  • Nov. 24 – First Baptist Church Rogers will be making free Thanksgiving meal deliveries, between 9 a.m. and noon on Thanksgiving Day. To reserve meals, call 479- 636-3451, from 9-4 p.m., starting Monday, November 14 – Thursday, November 17. The meal will consist of ham, green beans, potatoes and gravy, dressing, a roll, and dessert.
  • Nov. 24 – Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast Presented by CARE Community Center
    Where: Southside Church of Christ 919 Dixieland RD. Rogers, AR
    When: Thanksgiving Day – NOV 24th
    Dine-in: 11am-4pm
    Limited Delivery: 1pm-4pm – Delivery must be reserved by TUES NOV 22nd
    Check eligibility and reserve delivery by: Email: thanksgiving@carecc.org Or Phone: (479)246-0104 opt 2

Pea Ridge

  • Nov. 19 First Baptist Church is offering a free Thanksgiving community feast Saturday, Nov. 19 from 12- 2 p.m. at the church located at 1650 Slack St, Pea Ridge, AR

Posted by Preston Tolliver on November 18, 2022

Filed Under: Institute for Community Health Innovation

Institute for Community Health Innovation LogoInstitute for Community Health InnovationInstitute for Community Health Innovation
Mailing Address: 2708 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: (479) 713-8000
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement

© 2025 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences