Here's where you can secure free Thanksgiving turkeys and groceries

The average Thanksgiving meal will cost about $61.17 for a group of 10 this year, according to the Farm Bureau.

Nonprofits around Tarrant County use a range of ways to gain access to complimentary ingredients for the vacation supper or get a hot meal. Plus, there are many opportunities to volunteer.

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Request a meal ahead of time

Tarrant Area Food Bank

The food bank will host one final mega-distribution event before Thanksgiving, on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to twelve noon, at True Love Sanctuary, 1911 Yuma Ave. in Fort Worth. You can register to volunteer at this occasion here..

The food bank will host another mobile distribution event in nearby Denton County from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Lot 20 on the University of North Texas campus.

The food bank likewise has a number of food pantries running around Tarrant County if you missed out on these circulation events. Hours and days of operation vary, so make sure to call the kitchens ahead of your see. You can find those telephone number here..

HIMFood Bank.

Mansfield's HIM Food Bank provides grocery appointments on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You need to submit this application and bring an image ID and evidence of income to the appointment at 150 S. Sixth Ave., Mansfield. Online orders need to be positioned 3 days in advance..

Operation Turkey Fort Worth.

The volunteer-run organization will disperse meals to citizens who request them. You can expect delivery in between 10 a.m and 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. You can sign up for as much as 25 plates. Each plate represents a meal for one person, consisting of turkey, stuffing, vegetables, pie and a beverage.

You can volunteer to prep and disperse the meals Nov. 20-23. Get information to volunteer here..

Holy Family Catholic Church.

The Fort Worth church will distribute Thanksgiving baskets from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18, at 6150 Pershing Ave., Fort Worth..

Christian Community Assistance Fort Worth.

Christian Community Assistance is distributing Thanksgiving bags throughout November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1903 W. Bowie St., Fort Worth. You can call 817-921-9622 to make a consultation.

The Salvation Army of North Texas.

The Salvation Army will have a number of food pantries open in Tarrant County ahead of Thanksgiving:.

Mabee Social Services Center will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth.

Arlington Corps Community Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 712 W. Abram St., Arlington.

Northside Corps Community Center will be open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 3023 N.W. 24th St., Fort Worth.

Free Meals before and on Thanksgiving Day

Hillside Community.

Hillside Community Center will host a totally free Thanksgiving meal from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21, at 1201 E. Maddox Ave. You can sign up to participate in the meal here..

Motivated to Live Church.

The Arlington church will host a free Thanksgiving meal at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 2475 Ascension Blvd. To find out more, go here.

Christian Center of Fort Worth.

Christian Center of Fort Worth will serve a totally free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and distribute a complimentary bag of groceries. You can go to the meal at 4301 N.E. 28th St., Haltom City..

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