As Thanksgiving approaches, food pantries across Wisconsin still face an increase in demand. The government shutdown and the lack of SNAP funding caused a surge in need among Wisconsin residents, impacting food pantries across the state.
Restaurants and organizations across Wisconsin are working to ensure no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving Day.
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Here’s where residents can find a free Thanksgiving meal across Wisconsin this year.
- Iron River: All are invited to a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 at the Iron River Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., made possible by donations.
- Eagle River: Last Cast Bar & Grill will offer its third annual free community Thanksgiving buffet from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 27, where they will feature Thanksgiving culinary classics.
- Fitchburg: Delta Beer Lab will host its seventh annual free community Thanksgiving meal in the tap room on Nov. 27. Food will be served from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Superior: A free meal will be provided to veterans at the By Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dine-in, curbside, and delivery options are available.
- Superior: Also in Superior, Who’s Bar will host its annual free Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27 at 11 a.m.
- Beaver Dam: Cantafio’s Buckhorn Steakhouse will offer a free Thanksgiving buffet in honor of veterans, and the owners’ son, Ryan, who served. Food will be served on Nov. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Minocqua: Sheri’s Pub N’ Grub will provide a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Milton: Mary’s Cafe and TRC Roofing have come together to thank those who have supported small businesses this year by offering a free Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Baraboo: Faithworks Ministries will have its seventh annual free community Thanksgiving meal, based out of Las Milpas Restaurant & Store on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This meal is carry-out only.
- Centerville: GETogether will offer a free Thanksgiving meal at the Centerville Curling Club on Nov. 27. Food will be available starting at 11 a.m. until it’s gone.
- Burlington: Buck Trail Archers will offer a free Soup Kitchen on Nov. 27. The event is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Wausau: First Presbyterian Church will host its annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27. Community members have the option of a home delivery or dine-in meal.
- Eau Claire: Saving Grace Lutheran Church will host a free Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take-out and dine-in options will be available.
