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York County FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinners & Restaurant Guide

By Sarah Frane Editor-Publisher Macaroni Kid South York October 15, 2023


Free Community Dinners & Holiday Food Baskets 



1. York Giving Thanksgiving Meal Boxes 

Please click here to register for a Thanksgiving dinner (turkey with all the dinner trimmings). Once registered you will receive a postcard in the mail after November 8. You MUST bring this postcard with you in order to receive your turkey and trimmings. If you don't receive it, report to Client Services at York Expo Center on pick-up days.

Our service area is York City and surrounding towns. 

We do not serve Hanover, Thomasville, Spring Grove, East Berlin,  Abbottstown, New Oxford, Dillsburg, Wellsville, Etters, Lewisberry, York Haven. Clients who live in these towns are encouraged to contact New Hope Ministries.


2. SYCP- Southern York  County Food Pantry 

Our service area covers Shrewsbury, New Freedom, Glen Rock  and surrounding towns. Call (717) 235-6370 for more info. 


3. Mason Dixon Community Sevices 

Our service area covers southeastern PA and northern Harford County, Maryland. Call (717) 456-5559  or (410) 452-9025  for more info. 


4. TC Backer Construction & Union Lutheran Church York, PA 21 Tukey Salute 

You do not want to miss this! Mark your calendar for the 4rd Annual 21 Turkey Salute on November 22, 2023  presented by TC Backer Construction and hosted here at Union.  We'll block off S. Penn St. and enjoy an amazing, free, Thanksgiving meal together.  We begin serving at 1 p.m. and the event ends when we hand out the last meal (typically between 4:30 - 5 p.m., but no promises).


5. Hearts for Hunger

Don't have anywhere to go on Thanksgiving? You can join our Hearts for Hunger family for a FREE meal including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy & sides! 😍Dinner will be served from 1 to 3pm, followed by coffee, desserts, games, puzzles & more! All are welcome 10384 Winterstown Road, Red Lion, PA.

Registration isn't required, but much appreciated! 

To register, visit jotform.com/pleasantviewtech/dinner, or contact Selina at 717-676-0507 or SRobinson0514@gmail.com.


6.Parma Pizza Dallastown

Join us at Parma Pizza in Dallastown for a FREE Thanksgiving feast featuring turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn rolls, green beans, pies, and beverages, available for dine-in or takeout. 

Enjoy the football games while sharing the holiday spirit with others who may need a meal or want to connect and celebrate Thanksgiving together


7.Chapel Church - Red Lion

Feast with us at our FREE community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 23. It will be a traditional meal, including roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and vegetables.

3050 Cape Horn Road Red Lion 17356

For more information, visit chapelchurch.org

Know of a free community meal or program we missed? Let us know by emailing sarahfrane@macaronikid.com so we can share this info with our neighbors in need. For a full list of community food banks please see our Community Resource Guide in the Guide section of our website. 




Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving





Glen Rock Mill Inn

Let the Glen Rock Mill Inn help make your holiday a little less stressful by hosting you and your family. Thanksgiving Day reservations are available from 12 pm to 6 pm -reserve your table at www.glenrockmillinn.com or directly through OpenTable to guarantee your spot. Groups of 10 or more are asked to call (717) 235-5918 for availability. 



The Valley Tavern

Your Thanksgiving Day can be easy by letting us handle the cooking and joining us as we welcome back our Thanksgiving Buffet starting at 11am on November 23rd. Reservations are strongly suggested and must be made by calling 717-428-2611 


Round the Clock Diner

Both the 222 Arsenal Road, York &  145 Memory Lane locations will be open for Thanksgiving.


Lion's Pride Restaurant

Now accepting Thanksgiving Dinner reservations for parties of 10 or less. 11am-3pm. 

Give us a call to reserve your spot at 717-244-0434 

Click here for menu

 


Roosevelt Tavern

We will be offering an ala carte menu serving from 12-3. Please contact the restaurant for seating availability 717-854-7725 ext#104.


Avenue Ale House & Pizza Loft

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Reservations are now available.

Executive Chef Sean McGirr and his team have hit all the delicious dishes this year. 

Click here to make reservations online & for parties of 12 or more please call the restaurant directly 717-718-3408



The Conewago Inn

Thanksgiving reservations are now open! We will be offering a special Thanksgiving menu serving from 11-3. 

Make your reservations online here 

Click here for menu 

Starlight Diner

We will be open for Thanksgiving. 

Menu coming soon


Yorktown Hotel

Join us for Thanksgving Lunch
Seatings available every 30 minutes from 11:30am – 3pm.
Adults – $60 | Children 21 and Under – $25

Click here for menu 
Call to make your  reservation   717.848.1111


Know of a restaurant we missed? Let us know by emailing sarahfrane@macaronikid.com so we can share their info.


Thanksgiving Meal Takeout Options 




1. That Pig Place 

Our Thanksgiving pre-order is NOW open until November 4th. 

We have meals for 4 or meals for 8 or you can just order sides or meats. Our portions for this meal are even more generous than usual. 

Pre-order form and payment are required to guarantee your meal. Limited quantity will be available for in-house purchase the week of Thanksgiving.


2. Brown's Orchards

Our Deli Team will once again cook for you this Thanksgiving! Everything is prepared here in our kitchen and cold at pick up the day before Thanksgiving. All re-heating instructions are included for a stress free and delicious meal. Deadline to order is Nov. 13th. Call our dedicated phone for ordering 717-804-7476.

3. Wyndridge Farm

This year we are offering a Farm Made Thanksgiving Dinner for you to take home and enjoy with family and friends.

This meal feeds a family of 10 (adults) and is prepared, cooked and packaged, with reheat instructions included with pick-up. Last day to order will be Sunday, November 19th.

We have a limited amount of tickets available. Get them before they’re gone!

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. Sale starts today!

Available for Pick-up on:
Wednesday, November 22rd 11:30am - 6:30pm

Select your pick up time when you check out through Eventbrite.

Order here


5. John Wright

We are now accepting orders for our Thanksgiving dinner takeout meals! Orders are being taken until November 17th, or until sold out πŸ¦ƒ

To order, please call 717-252-1003


6. This is a Farmhouse (Vegan Meals)

Thanksgiving Menu available to preorder until FRIDAY November 17

Email thisisafarmhousewelcome@gmail.com to place your order. 

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7. Garden Grown Personal Chef

 There is still time to book your holiday event with Garden Grown Chef! We have seasonal menus prepared for occasions from brunch to cocktails or even family-style dinners that are just waiting to be customized to meet your needs. Garden Grown Personal Chef is ideal for groups of 40 people or less where the food can be a centerpiece that guests enjoy while mingling throughout the event. This can be as "simple" as a lavish charcuterie and crudité display or as in-depth as a multi-course meal served family style. Visit our website for more details.  


8. Clair's Restaurant - Hanover, PA

2023 Thanksgiving take-out platters menu! 

All platters include:

-Your choice of meat: Pulled Turkey Breast ($18), Sliced Ham ($19), or both meats for ($23).

-Homemade Filling from Martin's Potato Bread, with Gravy

-Cranberry Relish

-Real Mashed Potatoes

-Your choice of a second side from: Brown Butter Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Homemade Cream Slaw, or Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce (Extra sides are $2.50 each)

-Your choice of dessert: Freshly Baked Pumpkin Pie or Homemade Apple Crisp

-Martin's Potato Roll with Butter

All orders must be prepaid to keep everything running smoothly that day. 

Please provide pick-up time between 9:30 am - 3 pm.  

Orders are due no later than Tuesday, November 21st by closing time

 Stop in or call us at 717-632-2077 to place your order 

9.Capt Bob's Crabs

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10.Twin Pine Farm

We will be doing something a little different this year for Thanksgiving. Not everyone will be sitting down to a table surrounded by family and friends on Thanksgiving Day so we will be offering Thanksgiving meals with turkey and all the fixings to be picked up on Wednesday the 22nd. While we will have extra meals for walk-in customers we are asking for you to pre-order your meals by Monday the 20th to be sure. 

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11.Peach Bottom Inn

Coming soon! 

Know of a carryout option we missed? Let us know by emailing sarahfrane@macaronikid.com so we can share the info.