Organizations around Eastern Oregon are planning special meals for the community on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24.

Baker City

Calvary Baptist Church will have a free Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Browning Hall at the church, 2130 Fourth St.

Boardman

In its 14th year, the Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Boardman is Thursday, Nov. 24 at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 E. Marine Drive. It begins with a praise service at 1:30 p.m. The free meal will be served from 2-4 p.m.

The holiday event is sponsored by several area businesses and churches. For more information or to schedule delivery service for shut-ins, contact Teresa Parsons at 503-724-8823 or froggy8797@gmail.com.

Enterprise

A community Thanksgiving dinner is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St. The meal is free.

Heppner

Gateway Cafe and Elohim Covenant Ministry are hosting the Heppner Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24, 1 p.m. at Gateway Cafe, 168 N. Main St. People are invited to bring side dishes, salads, desserts or beverages to share.

For more information, call Willen Keilmeyer at 541-701-4577 or email Alvin Liu at gatewaycafeheppner@gmail.com.

Hermiston

The first of two free holiday meals in Hermiston is offered on Thanksgiving Day. The Community Fellowship Dinner is Thursday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St.

Since the onset of the global pandemic, the meal was shifted to a takeout model the past two years. In celebration of the holiday meal ministry’s 40th anniversary, CFD Chairman Gary Humphreys said he and the rest of the board are excited to resume the “fellowship” part of the dinner.

Local deliveries are available — orders for meal delivery service must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. For questions, to volunteer or to place a delivery order, call/text 541-571-1337. For more information, search bit.ly/3UKUDVJ.

John Day

The John Day Elks Club will serve the annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24, 1-4 p.m. at the lodge, 140 NE Dayton St.

The meal is free to all Grant County residents, who are welcome to eat at the lodge or take their food home with them. Delivery is available for disabled and homebound community members — call the lodge at 541-575-1824 and leave a message with your name, address, phone number and how many meals you will need.

Volunteers are needed — to volunteer, call 541-575-1824 or stop by the Elks Lodge to sign up for a shift.

Island City

Faith Center invites the community to a free Thanksgiving dinner with food, family and fellowship on Thursday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m. in the Next Gen building, 10208 S. D St. Doors open at 11 a.m. for those who would like to cook together. For details, call Brooke, 541-663-6589.

Milton-Freewater

A Thanksgiving dinner featuring turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, bread, salad and iced tea/coffee is being served up at Milton-Freewater Elks Lodge No. 2146. Those planning to attend are invited to bring a favorite holiday dish or dessert to share.

The free meal is Thursday, Nov. 24, The doors open at 1 p.m. and dinner will be served at 2 p.m. For questions, call 541-938-3633.

Pendleton

The Salvation Army Pendleton Corps will host its annual community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 150 SE Emigrant Ave. Deliveries for senior citizens, shut-ins and those with disabilities need to be arranged by Wednesday, Nov. 23. Also, volunteers are needed.

For questions, to schedule delivery service or to make a financial or in-kind donation, call 541-276-3369. For more information, search bit.ly/3EmbNSG.

The Saddle Restaurant & Lounge will revive its tradition of serving a free Thanksgiving dinner to its patrons. It is Thursday, Nov. 24, noon at 2220 S.E. Court Ave. The menu includes turkey, potatoes, vegetables and a dinner roll. Drinks will be available for purchase. For questions, call 541-276-1075.