Season of Giving: 2014 Thanksgiving Worship, Volunteer & Meal Opportunities #ThxInGiving

Our Bay Area / NorCal "Thanksgiving Day Worship Services, Thanksgiving Dinner, or Volunteer Giveback Opportunities Guide" has a new name, introducing ThxInGiving! Still the same great guide, full of opportunities to serve. 

So if you're looking for a 2014 Bay Area Thanksgiving Day Volunteer Opportunity, Worship Service, or Hot Meal -- keep reading!

Updated: 11/26 1:28 PM

Support families in need this Thanksgiving by volunteering to serve at one of the events listed below.

Have a listing that's not included? Let us know...send us an email to info@faithinthebay.com

Hunger Relief Resources

ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621 If you need food, call the Emergency Food Helpline 1-(800) 870-FOOD (3663) For volunteer and donation opportunities, please call 510-635-3663 or

BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY (BOSS)
2065 Kittredge Street, Suite E, Berkeley, CA 94704
For information about homelessness resources, to make a donation or to volunteer, please call [510] 649-1930

COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION - TURKEY DRIVE
Various Bay Area Locations (click link above)
To donate, or volunter call [510] 812-4247 or email mlmcwilson@hotmail.com

THURSDAY, NOV 20

7PM SF Mini

Civic Center, San Francisco, CA Give back this season and help MINI of San Francisco assemble food donation bags and pass them out in Civic Center Plaza. Please RSVP to rsvp@minisf.com with the items and quantity you’ll be bringing to donate. Snacks and drinks will be provided for volunteers.

SATURDAY, NOV 22

12PM - 5PM Day of Hope South Hayward Parish and Church of the Cross will be hosting a Day of Hope Church of the Cross 354 B St. Hayward, Ca 94541 FREE: Haircuts, Kidz Zone, Clothes, Dental Checkups, Tattoo Removal, Manicures/Pedicures, Thanksgiving Dinner, Food Distribution

SUNDAY, NOV 23

12PM - 3PM KBLX HOLIDAY HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY AND TURKEY GIVEEastmont Mall, 7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 94605 (Rear Entrance/Police Substation) While supplies last, Turkeys plus fixin’s thanks to Oakland Councilmember Desley Brooks, and Sports Agent Aaron Goodwin. If you need a turkey basket, please bring proof of Oakland residency and proof of income.

GREATER ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH - THANKSGIVING BOX GIVEAWAY
Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
1827 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Oakland
For additional information, contact the GSP Administration Office at 510-452-0803.
Must register in advance.
Bishop Joseph Simmons, Pastor

5PM A Season of Thanks Concert
Center of Hope Community Church
2601 EC Reems Ct, Oakland, CA 94605
Powerful Praise and Worship with the Center of Hope Mass Choir and Men's Choir. Featuring Special Guest
Brondon & Maria Reems, Pastors // Bishop Ernestine Cleveland Reems, Founder

MONDAY, NOV 24

10AM Holiday Food Bag Distribution Word Assembly - A Family of Churches (EastSide Location)9507 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA First come, first served

6PM - 8PM Thanksgiving Dinner
Covenant House (Oakland, CA)
Our homeless youth are age 18 - 24 and we work to create a positive, sanctuary for each as they build and rebuild their young lives. We need your positive energy, smile, enthusiasm, and encouragement to share with them. Please help us serve them dinner and a meaningful, positive holiday celebration. Donations of pies and baked goods strongly encouraged
Please call to sign up: Stuart, 510-379-1009 or stuart@covenanthousecalifornia.org

TUESDAY, NOV. 25

11AM - 2PM | Thanksgiving Dinner CITY OF OAKLAND - 23rd Annual Thanksgiving DinnerOakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA FREE Holiday Turkey Feast, Live Entertainment, Free Transportation. For details call 510-238-2077

1PM - 6PM | Thanksgiving Community Dinner
ST. PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
3996 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
St Paul Campus - Fellowship Hall North/South
[916] 737-7070 office
Dr. Ephraim Williams, Pastor

2PM - 5PM | 7th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey & Warm Coat Giveaway
Hosted by: DOPE ERA CLOTHING CO
45th & Market Street, Oakland, CA
Celebrity Chef on location. For donations contact dabusride@gmail.com

7 PM | Thanksgiving Worship Service
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. #3, Fairfield, CA 94533
Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr, Pastor

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26

9AM - 10:30AM Worship Service ST. PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH3996 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820 [916] 737-7070 office Dr. Ephraim Williams, Pastor

11AM Great Thanksgiving Banquet 2014
Bay Area Rescue Mission
Richmond Civic Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94801
You can help us provide Thanksgiving Meals for the hungry and homeless men, women and kids. Volunteers are needed to prepare, set and serve online volunteer application

12Noon | Community Dinner & Giveaway
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church - Thanksgiving Giveaway & Dinner
1203 Willow Street, Oakland, CA
[510] 893-2932
Rev. Michael Wallace, Pastor

7PM Bible Study
Word Assembly AFC - Thanksgiving Eve / Mid Week Bible Study
2333 Harrison Street (Uptown Location), Oakland, CA
Bishop Keith L. Clark, Pastor

7PM Worship Service
Covenant Worship Center - Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
2622 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
District Elder K.R. Woods, Lead Pastor

THURSDAY, NOV. 27 - THANKSGIVING DAY

6AM - 7AM Thanksgiving Day Prayer Hour MEMORIAL TABERNACLE CHURCH5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA [510] 652-4915 Rev. Stephen King, Pastor

7AM - 8:30 Breakfast | 9AM - 1:30PM Community Dinner | 10AM Celebration
GLIDE MEMORIAL UMC - THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP & COMMUNITY MEALS
330 Ellis Street (cross street Taylor), San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 674-6090 | Volunteer Sign-up
Rev. Karen Oliveto, Pastor

9AM Thanksgiving Day Service
Center of Hope Community Church

9:30 AM Worship
ALLEN TEMPLE THANKSGIVING WORSHIP
8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
Community Dinner Volunteers Welcome: Call 510-544-8910
Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Jr., Senior Pastor

10AM Worship | Thanksgiving Community Dinner following service
GREATER ST. PAUL THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP & COMMUNITY DINNER
1827 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Oakland
[510] 452-0803
Bishop Joseph E. Simmons, Senior Pastor

10AM Worship | 1PM Community Dinner
McGEE AVENUE BAPTIST THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP & COMMUNITY DINNER
1640 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
[510] 843-1774
Rev. Michael A. Smith, Pastor

10AM Worship
ACTS FULL GOSPEL COGIC - THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP SERVICE
1034 66th Street, Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 567-1300
Bishop Bob Jackson, Senior Pastor

10AM Worship Service
Providence Baptist Church - Thanksgiving Celebration
314 South 12th Street, Richmond, CA
[510] 234-1162 office
Rev. A.L. Cobbs, Jr. - Senior Pastor

10AM Worship Service
The Church of Restoration - Thanksgiving Day Worship Service
1028 West Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA
Rev. Elliott T. Ivey, Sr. - Pastor

10AM Worship Service
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall North/South
3996 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
[916] 737-7070 office
Dr. Ephraim Williams, Pastor

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY - Thanksgiving Day Meal
675 - 23rd Street, Oakland, CA 94612
To volunteer, call (510) 877-9252 or email: volunteer@svdp-alameda.org

11AM - 1PM
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church (Young Adult Ministry) - Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway
988 85th Street, Oakland, CA 94621
[510] 635-5275
Rev. Larry Ashley, Senior Pastor

11AM - 1PM
COLLEGE AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THANKSGIVING MEAL
5951 College Avenue, Oakland, CA
Volunteers are welcome - please call (510) 658-3665 or email capc1@sbcglobal.net
Rev. Monte McClain, Pastor

11AM - 1PM
First Presbyterian Church - Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner
2619 Broadway (enter on 27th St), Oakland CA 94612
Volunteer opportunities available for our weekly Monday meals program, at which we fed approx 100 people 11-1PM, For info. call 510- 306-2115
Rev. Debra Avery, Pastor

11AM - 1PM
OUR YOUTH MATTER - FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL IN THE PARK
Carter Gilmore Park, 1390 66th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
Volunteers and donations are welcome

11AM - 2PM
SALVATION ARMY CENTER - THANKSGIVING MEAL
1601 6th Ave., Oakland, CA
510-645-9710

12Noon - 4PM
The Missionary Church - Thanksgiving Day Dinner
1125 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
510-540-6713 x11 or x15
Pastor Gordon W. Choyce, Sr - Pastor

12PM - 2PM
OAKLAND BLACK CAUCUS COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
Geoffrey's Inner Circle
410 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Volunteers Welcome: Call 510-839-4644

1PM - 5PM Thanksgiving Dinner
City of Refuge UCC - Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner
8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA
All are welcome. For details or to volunteer call 510.633.6316
Bishop Yvette Flunder, Pastor

1PM Worship Service | 2PM - 5PM Community Feast
Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church - Thanksgiving Day Worship & Community Feast
900 6th St. Vallejo, CA. 94590
Come help serve or be served. Many Blessings! For details call

707] 642-2391
Rev. Bryan E. Harris, Pastor

1PM - 4PM
TWO STAR MARKET (OAKLAND’S DIMOND DISTRICT) -- 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration
2020 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94602
For more information, please call (510) 531-3576

2PM - 5PM
BERKELEY FOOD AND HOUSING PROJECT THANKSGIVING MEAL
2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94704
To volunteer or make a contribution, please call (510) 649-4965 or visit www.bfhp.org

4PM - 9PM - FREE Community Dinner

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