By Janet Cruz

Thanksgiving day is just around the corner and many are doing last minute grocery runs for their holiday gatherings but some families this year are struggling more than ever, so some Lake Havasu City restaurants and organizations are stepping up to help.

Every year, the local food bank gives away 500 Thanksgiving dinners to local families and individuals around the Thanksgiving holiday.  Recently, the food bank has been struggling with donations because of the rise of costs going up everywhere. Keeping pantries full before the holiday has been a challenge. So far, they have 200 dinners to give away and are still accepting food donations to reach their 500 dinner goal.

Other restaurants, businesses and organizations also helping local families with free dinners are listed below.

ChaBones Steakhouse and APX West:
ChaBones and the team at APX West  will provide free take home thanksgiving meals to the community on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: ChaBones Steakhouse 112 London Bridge Road. Email Cammoses@yahoo.com or call  (928)854-5554. for more information.

Calvary Baptist Church (McCulloch Campus) Free Thanksgiving Meals for Widows/Widowers:
If you are a widow, widower, or alone for Thanksgiving Day, join Calvary Baptist Church for food, fellowship, and family on November 24 at 11 a.m. Widows or widowers can enjoy a free  meal at their location. Must register online at https://calvaryaz.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1498583
Location: McCulloch Campus 1605 McCulloch Blvd. S.

BlondZee’s Steak House:
Join Blondzee’s Steakhouse for a free turkey dinner on Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner is for anyone in need. *Dine in only* No take home dinner. No reservations needed.
Location: 4501 London Bridge Road.

BlondZees Thanksgiving

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church:                                                         

Thanksgiving meals will be served at the Columbian Hall located at 186 London Bridge Road on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022. A sit-down meal will be served between 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Homebound meals will also be delivered on Thanksgiving Day between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Please call (928)855-2685 and leave your name, address, phone number of meals needed. All homebound reservations must be received no later than Monday, November 21, 2022 before 5 p.m.

R Bar and Grill:
Starting at 1 p.m., The R Bar and Grill will serve traditional full free thanksgiving meals on November 24 available until it is gone. *Dine in only.
Location: 3185 Maricopa Ave. 928-453-3876

Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9401:
The VFW will serve free thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 266 London Bridge Road.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church:                                                                     

Thanksgiving dinner provided by Mt. Olive Lutheran Church: Turkey potatoes and gravy in the Parish Hall 11 a.m-1 p.m. Please bring a side dish to pass. All are welcome. Meals will be delivered to homebound members.  Mt. Olive Location: 2170 Havasupai Blvd.

Saint Vincent De Paul Food Bank:
Saint Vincent De Paul will give away free turkey dinners to families in need. To schedule a pick up or donate a turkey call  928-453-3125 . Location: 1851 Commander Drive.

If you would like to donate a turkey or other food items to the Lake Havasu local food bank, drop off hours and days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The food bank is located at 1980 N. Kiowa Blvd.

If your  business, church or organization would like your name added to our list, please leave the info in the comments.