The holidays can stretch any budget, and Thanksgiving should feel warm for everyone. Here is how to pick up a free Thanksgiving meal from our neighbors at West 94th St. Pub.
Free Thanksgiving Meals in Durham: West 94th St. Pub Is Sharing 300 Meals This Year
This year, our neighbors at West 94th St. Pub are helping make Thanksgiving a little easier for Durham families. On Thursday, November 26, the Pub will give away 300 free Thanksgiving meals to go for individuals and families who could use a little extra support this season. No reservations and no purchase are needed.
What Is in Each Meal
Each meal includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, green beans, mashed potatoes, a roll and dessert. The Pub notes that the menu may change based on availability.
Pickup Details
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM, or until meals run out
Location: West 94th St. Pub, Woodcroft Shopping Center, 4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707
How it works: Curbside pickup, first come, first served
Limit: One meal per person, up to five meals per family
Questions: Call 919-403-0025 or visit 94.pub
A Few Tips Before You Go
With 300 meals and a 90-minute window, meals are expected to go quickly, so plan to arrive early. Pickup is curbside, so drive up to the distribution area outside the Pub.
A Thank-You to the Community
This is the second year West 94th St. Pub has hosted its free Thanksgiving meal giveaway. The Pub has served Durham for 32 years, and its owners describe the event as a way of giving back to a community that has always supported them. Their kitchen team is preparing the meals, and more than 25 volunteers have signed on to help.
How You Can Help
The giveaway is part of the Pub's PubGivesBack campaign, and donations are welcome through Venmo. Call the Pub or visit 94.pub for how to give. You can also help by sharing this post with anyone who could use a Thanksgiving meal this year.
Why We Are Sharing This
At Bella Trio, community has always mattered more than competition. Our guests and our team call this area home, and when a local business shows up for its neighbors like this, we want to help spread the word. Thank you, West 94th St. Pub, for taking care of Durham this Thanksgiving.