Thanksgiving 2026
We’ll be back again this year at the West Los Angeles Civic Center on Thanksgiving Day – November 26. And there are many ways you can help us prepare, starting right now! From collecting food items or doing a clothing drive, to spreading the word to guests or supporters. We are completely volunteer-driven, and ALL are welcomed to be a part of this grand celebration!
NOTE: We will not be needing or able to accept cooked turkeys this year.
How to Help
Donate Goods
We need non-perishable food items for the Mercado (store). and lots of clothing. Everything we provide comes from you!
Donate Money
There is a lot that goes into making this event happen, and even a small donation can help provide a hot meal!
Volunteer
We need plenty of help on Thanskgiving Day or the Wednesday before. Register for a slot today!
Our Community Thanksgiving Celebration
For over four decades, we’ve put on a free Thanksgiving Day community celebration! We provide a wonderful sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, a huge selection of clothing to choose from, a “Mercado” (store) where you can shop for perishable and non-perishable items, haircuts, live music, companionship, and more – ALL FOR FREE!
Thousands of people join us each year to give thanks, celebrate, and share our blessings with one and all.
You’re Invited!
- The Celebration is open to all. No reservations are necessary. Dinner is typically served from 11am, while the clothing, Mercado, and haircut areas may open up earlier.
- It’s held at the West Los Angeles Civic Center – 1645 Corinth Ave, L.A., CA 90025 [view map »].
- We bring together an inter-faith collection of groups and individuals in a wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving.
- We welcome everyone to join us as our guests: students, singles, low-income families, seniors, those without a home, and anyone else.
- We will have flyers to hand out as the date approaches, and will include a download link here for anyone who may desire to in helping spread the word. We could genuinely use all the help we can get to make sure as many as possible are invited!
What we’ve learned in 40+ years:
Be flexible. Need doesn’t go away on its own. There is always a way to help. God always provides.
Special Thanks to Our Past Supporters:
