🦃  Eastside Thanksgiving Community Meal🦃 

Because no one should sit alone or go hungry on Thanksgiving.

This year, Eastside is opening our doors and our hearts to the community for a free Thanksgiving meal — a time to gather, give thanks, and share God’s love over good food and even better company.

Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re part of Eastside, new to the area, or simply need a place to belong this holiday season — you have a seat at the table.
It takes a lot of hands (and hearts!) to serve our community well. We’d love for you to join us in preparing, serving, and connecting with guests.

Ways to serve include:
  • Cooking or bringing a dish
  • Serving meals
  • Setting up and decorating
  • Greeting and hospitality
  • Cleanup team
Be part of the blessing

Pray & Invite

Know someone who could use a warm meal or a place to belong this Thanksgiving?
Invite them to come! You can also share our event post on Facebook or grab an invite card at church.
Let’s come together as a family of faith to serve, share, and give thanks — because gratitude grows when it’s given away.

As we prepare to serve our community this Thanksgiving, we believe every act of kindness begins with prayer.
Would you join us in praying over this event and the people who will walk through our doors?

What to Pray:

  • Hearts would be open to experience God’s love and presence.
  • Those who feel lonely or forgotten would find connection and hope.
  • Every volunteer would serve with joy, compassion, and unity.
  • God would provide every resource and helping hand needed.
  • Our community would see Jesus through the way we love and serve one another.

How to Pray:

  • Set aside a few minutes each day leading up to the meal.
  • Pray as a family, in your small group, or personally.
  • Use your own words or the suggested prayer points provided here.

How to Invite Others:

  • Invite your neighbors, friends, and family to come.
  • Share the event on social media or through text/email.
  • Encourage your children to invite their friends.

Let’s cover this day in prayer and expect God to move — not just through the meal, but through every conversation, smile, and shared moment around the table.