free turkey dinners When and where

Churches and other area groups are offering free community Thanksgiving dinners before or on the holiday.

Bristolville United Methodist Church, Routes 45 and 88, Bristolville: A community dinner is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. The church is handicapped-accessible. Takeouts will be available. For information, call the church at (330) 889-3181.

First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., Youngstown: The 28th annual Thanksgiving dinner is planned from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. A full-course sit-down turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, will be served. Music will be featured in the sanctuary as participants are waiting. The church is offering the dinner especially to those who are unemployed, on fixed incomes, the needy, homeless and families with young children.

McGuffey Road Church of Christ, 1101 Miami Ave., Youngstown: A community Thanksgiving dinner is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Transportation is available by calling Shirley Jackson at (330) 743-3661 or Mike Jordan at (330) 788-3504. There also will be distribution of free hats, gloves and school supplies to those up to 18 years old.

Salem Memorial Building, East State Street, Salem: A turkey dinner is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. Transportation to the Memorial Building and delivery to homes also are available for those who make requests in advance. Call (330) 337-3728.

Price Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, 920 Dryden Ave. , Youngstown: A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with the trimmings will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. Friday by the church’s food ministry. The event is for community residents and those in need.

Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown: A free Thanksgiving dinner is planned from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. next Wednesday. No identification or proof of income is required.

Highway Tabernacle Church, 3000 S. Raccoon Road, Youngstown: A community dinner is planned at 6 p.m. next Wednesday. To reserve a seat, call the church at (330) 792-3000 by Nov. 24.

Way Station, 769 Springfield Road, Columbiana: A community Thanksgiving dinner is planned at 1 p.m. next Wednesday. Those planning to attend should call (330) 482-5072 to sign up by Friday.