Thanksgiving Meal Guide 2025: Colorado organizations and businesses serving free holiday meals
Published Nov. 21, 2025 | Updated Nov. 24, 2025
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Note: All suggestions were found through promotions from organizations/businesses in Colorado on social media. No local publications were consulted or used to create this list.
To ensure everyone can access and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, local organizations and businesses across Colorado are hosting free meal events on or around the holiday.
This compilation is not comprehensive. It does not include meal baskets, food assistance or more than a few delivery options. However, each recommendation is open to the public and free to attend, with many organizations welcoming optional donations. All the events take place around Thanksgiving, with some happening as early as Nov. 25.
This guide will be updated through Nov. 24; times and meals will be adjusted and added as more information becomes available. Please note that registration availability and deadlines may vary.
Alamosa
La Puente Home, Inc. will offer a community Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. According to their Facebook event page, it’s open to anyone in the San Luis Valley. No RSVP is required to attend.
Those interested in volunteering at the event, bringing a dish for the potluck-style feast or donating financially can find more information about how to do so on the event page.
Aurora
G’Ducks Bar is having a Thanksgiving potluck on Nov. 27 starting at 1 p.m. According to their event page, those who wish to bring a side dish or dessert can sign up by filling out a sheet located in the bar.
Boulder
Unity Columbine Spiritual Center will host their community Thanksgiving potluck on Nov. 27 at noon. According to their event page, the potluck is open to everyone; no RSVP or dish is required to attend, but ingredient and dish contributions are welcome.
A list of what groceries are needed, ways to volunteer at the event and contact information for the church office are also available on the event’s page.
Berthoud
According to their Instagram page, New Freedom Outreach Center is having their annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 from noon to 4 p.m.
Cañon City
VFW Post 4061 will have a Thanksgiving dinner available on Nov. 27 in two ways. Those who want to pick them up must make a reservation before Nov. 25 at 4 p.m., which can be made by calling 719-275-9886 and leaving a name and the number of meals needed.
Those interested can also enjoy their meal dine-in style from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Castle Rock
The Rock Church is offering a “family style” Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone can attend by RSVPing on their website by Nov. 26.
Their website notes that those who attend are encouraged to bring a dish if they can; last names beginning with A-T can bring a side dish that serves four to six people, and last names beginning with U-Z can bring a dessert for four to six people.
Canyons Community Church is hosting a “Giving Thanks” meal on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone wanting to attend must RSVP via a link on the event page.
Colorado Springs
Wackadoo Brewing is hosting a free Friendsgiving feast on Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. According to the event’s page, attendees can bring a dish to the event but are not required to.
Knucklehead Tavern will host a Thanksgiving potluck on Nov. 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish if they are able, but it is not required.
His Urban Presence will offer a community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. It will take place at the Pikes Peak Academy Gym.
Cortez
According to a Facebook announcement, The Potter’s House Church is hosting a Thanksgiving potluck on Nov 26. It starts at 6:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish if they are able.
Cripple Creek
Aspen Mine Center will host a community Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three rounds of seating will take place, happening at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Denver
Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center is hosting a “No One Should be Hungry, Period” free dinner giveaway for people living in Denver and Aurora. Anyone interested can fill out a form on the center’s website.
According to the form, meals will be distributed from noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 27; anyone who is unable to leave their home because of an “illness, mobility restrictions or lack of transportation” is asked to provide this information before submitting.
Those who choose to pick up their meals at Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center can do so at the time they select on the form. Volunteers and those who want to donate the funds needed to provide more meals can find more information on the sign-up form.
Christ Lutheran Church/Iglesia Luterana Cristo is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to their Facebook event page, attendees are welcome to bring optional dish contributions and warm clothing donations, and should contact the church here if interested.
Bear Creek Distillery will host a Friendsgiving potluck with drink specials on Nov. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. According to their invite, anyone who wants to bring a dish should email the restaurant at dbo@bearcreakdistillery.com.
Trade will host a Thanksgiving potluck on Nov. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring a favorite dish to share, but it is not required.
According to their Facebook event page, Trade also has a heated patio, fire pits and a full bar available for attendees to enjoy.
According to an Instagram post, Cats Not Cops is having a Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. It will take place at the Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ.
Mission Ballroom and AEG Presents Rocky Mountains will host a traditional-style Mission Cares Thanksgiving Day Feast at the music venue, according to an Instagram post from Jewish Family Service of Colorado.
Those interested in attending can RSVP via JFS Colorado’s link in bio.
Durango
Manna Soup Kitchen will host a community meal for anyone in La Plata County on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to their event page, grab-and-go pick-ups require no sign-up. Those who need their meals delivered must submit a request through the link on the announcement page.
Volunteers and donations are also welcome, and more information on both types of contributions is available on the event page.
A full menu has also been provided there.
Englewood
According to their Instagram announcement, CAFÉ 180 will host their 15th year of Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 27, starting at 11 a.m.
Fountain
American Legion Post 38, with The Post 38 Canteen & Grill, is hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. Anyone can attend and is welcome to bring a side dish or dessert, according to their event page.
Golden
The Golden Mill and BGOLDN are offering “a festive Thanksgiving lunch with a Mexican twist” on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
According to their event announcement page, some of the money raised from beverage sales and all donations will benefit BGOLDN and support the community.
Those interested in attending must RSVP on the event page.
Grand Junction
According to their Facebook announcement, Messiah Lutheran Church will host a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.
First Christian Church will have a community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Those who want to have their meal delivered or volunteer at the event can make either arrangement by calling 970-242-7204.
La Junta
La Junta United Methodist Church will have a Thanksgiving dinner at noon on Nov. 27. Those interested in attending are encouraged to send a headcount to the host, Sheri DuBois, by texting the phone number listed in the event announcement.
Lamar
According to their Facebook announcement post, Lamar Community Thanksgiving is hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon Party at The Partners for Hope Center; it will take place on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in attending are encouraged to come early, as the food is usually gone by 1:30 p.m. each year.
A delivery option is also available and can be requested using the contact information on the post.
Lyons
According to a Facebook announcement, The River is having their annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Montrose
Montrose Community Dinners will host a sit-down Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27; it will take place from noon to 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Donations are welcome, and pick-up and delivery options are available.
Those interested can request deliveries until noon on Nov. 26. They are available to Montrose, Delta, Olathe and Cimarron residents. To-go pick-ups will take place during the sit-down gathering.
More information is available on the Montrose Community Dinners website.
Morrison
According to their Facebook event page, Morrison Holiday Bar is offering a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. There is no cover, and free parking is available.
Rocky Ford
According to their Facebook event page, The Victorious Church will offer a free meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gobin Building of The Rocky Ford Depot.
Thornton
According to an Instagram announcement post, with support from the City of Thornton, Churrería Dulce Luna will host a Thanksgiving meal and gathering on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trinidad
Zion’s Lutheran Church is hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine-in and curbside pickup options are available from noon to 2 p.m.
According to their website, anyone in Trinidad who wants their meal delivered can email the church or call 719-846-7785. The email should contain the sender’s name, address, phone number, number of meals needed and a yes or no to receiving other 5-Loaves meals.
Those interested in making donations or volunteering to help with the dinner can also reach out to the church via email or phone.
More information is available on the church’s website.
According to their Instagram page, AlMack’s kitchen will host a free Thanksgiving breakfast on Nov. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.
This event is in coordination with the Coalition for the Unhoused. Those who attend are encouraged to “buy a plate” through a $10 donation if they are able. Additional donations can be made in-store before Thanksgiving, and a volunteer sign-up sheet is also available there.
According to their Facebook event, Trinidad Church of the Nazarene will have a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. Those interested in attending must RSVP by calling 719-845-0383.
