The season of giving is here and so are the free turkeys. Organizations and volunteers are coming together to give back to their community this year.
We’ve rounded up a list of free turkey giveaways happening on the Eastside, including events that need volunteers.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Barrio Action, in partnership with Councilmember Ysabel Jurado’s office, will be giving away free turkeys in El Sereno. You don’t need to register but the giveaway is on a first-come, first-served basis. Jurado’s office also has volunteer opportunities in Boyle Heights on Friday, Nov. 13, and across Council District 14 on various dates.
Address: 4927 Huntington Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
Time: 10 a.m.
More info here.
The Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory is also giving away turkeys. Pre-registration is required; however, submitting a request does not guarantee a turkey as they are first-come, first-served.
Address: 2700 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Register here.
Sunday, Nov. 15
The Fernando and Linda Valenzuela Foundation is hosting its 3rd annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in honor of the late Dodger player. More than 500 people will receive a food box and a frozen turkey.
“My dad’s legacy has always been about more than baseball. His love for his community and the impact he made continue to inspire us to give back, bring people together, and carry on the values he believed in,” Maria Fernandez Valenzuela, his daughter, wrote in an Instagram post.
Address: 1871 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time: 11 a.m.
More info here.
Saturday, Nov. 21
The Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA and Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez are hosting the 12th annual community turkey drive at Mariachi Plaza. If you’re interested in volunteering for the event, you can sign up here.
Address: 1831 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
More info here.
My Gathering Place International and the LAPD Hollenbeck Division are teaming up again for their annual turkey giveaway at Hollenbeck Police Station. The event will include gift card drawings and giveaways.
Address: 2111 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time: 12 p.m.
More info here.
Monday, Nov. 23
The “Miracle on 1st Street” turkey giveaway at the Hollenbeck Youth Center is back for its 45th year. In-person registration has passed, but online registration will reopen from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20.
Address: 2015 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Time: 9 a.m.
Register online here.
