One thing 2019 has taught us – resilient people, are resourceful people! We are in this together, holding each other up and filling in the gap. Check out our 2019 Bay Area list of Thanksgiving volunteer and worship opportunities. Be a blessing to someone, and yourself.
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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
Last Updated: 11/26/19 1:10 pm
Hunger Relief Resources
ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
7900 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
MONDAY, NOV 25
5:30PM-8PM
Annual West Oakland Food Bag Giveaway
DeFremery Park, 1651 Adeline St, Oakland 94607
Annual giveaway hosted by W.O.N (West-Oakland Networking), and F.U.B.U.-(For Us-By Us) with support from local motorcycle clubs and community leaders.
7:00PM
Pre-Thanksgiving Revival w/ Special Guest Dr. Marvin E. Wiley
True Faith MBC, 9300 Holly Street, Oakland, CA 94603
Pastor A.L. Perkins & Dr. Anthony Braxton – Hosts
TUESDAY, NOV 26
10AM – 2PM
Shiloh’s Community Thanksgiving Baskets Giveaway
Shiloh Church, 3295 School St, Oakland, California 94602
This year we will bless 1,500 families with Thanksgiving baskets. If you or someone you know is in need of a Thanksgiving basket call (510) 261-2052 or click on the link to sign up.
https://shilohchurch.com/thanksgiving-baskets/
11AM – 2PM
CITY OF OAKLAND – 25th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA
FREE Holiday Turkey Feast, Live Entertainment, Free Transportation.
For details call 510-238-2077 or (510) 238-7416 (TDD).
12PM – 6PM
MISTAH FAB / TEAM GIVEBACK PRESENTS – 14TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FEEDING
4506 Market Street, Oakland, CA
7PM – 8:30PM
Community Pre-Thanksgiving Worship
Allen Temple Baptist Church, 8501 International Blvd, Oakland CA
Join the Allen Temple Baptist Church, Bay Area Christian Connection, Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, and St. Benedict Catholic Church for a special Pre-Thanksgiving worship experience!
7:00PM
Pre-Thanksgiving Revival w/ Special Guests Dr. Marvin E. Wiley & Bishop George Cowart
Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 4113 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland CA
Pastor A.L. Perkins – Host
WEDNESDAY, NOV 27
10AM Worship | 1PM Community Dinner
McGEE AVENUE BAPTIST THANKSGIVING WORSHIP & COMMUNITY DINNER
1640 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
[510] 843-1774
Rev. Michael A. Smith, Pastor
12Noon | Community Dinner & Giveaway
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church – Thanksgiving Giveaway & Dinner
Over 1,000 Turkeys, and non-perishable items will be distributed to local families. The community dinner follows the giveaway. Local residents in need are invited to sit down, and enjoy a hot Thanksgiving meal. Volunteers are welcome.
1203 Willow Street, Oakland, CA
[510] 893-2932
Rev. Michael Wallace, Pastor
7:30 PM | Pre-Thanksgiving Worship Service
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. #3, Fairfield, CA 94533
Rev. Gregory Hunter, Olivet Oakland – Guest Speaker
Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr, Senior Pastor
THURSDAY, NOV 28 – THANKSGIVING DAY
7AM – 8:30 Breakfast | 11AM – 1PM 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. Marvin K. White, Minister of Celebration
9AM Thanksgiving Day Service
Center of Hope Community Church
2601 EC Reems Ct, Oakland, CA 94605
Powerful Praise and Worship Experience.
Brondon & Maria Reems, Pastors // Bishop Ernestine Cleveland Reems, Founder
10AM Worship
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
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
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall North/South
3996 14th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95820
[916] 737-7070 office
Dr. Ephraim Williams, Pastor
10AM Worship Service
The Church of Restoration – Thanksgiving Day Worship Service
1028 West Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA
Rev. Elliott T. Ivey, Sr. – 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
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 – 2PM
SALVATION ARMY CENTER – THANKSGIVING MEAL
1601 6th Ave., Oakland, CA
510-645-9710
11:30AM -1:30PM
Koinonia Church of Christ – FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
1628 Seminary Ave., Oakland, CA 94621
Support families in need this Thanksgiving by volunteering to serve at this event.
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 – 4PM
TWO STAR MARKET (OAKLAND’S DIMOND DISTRICT) – 13th Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration
2020 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94602
For more information, please call (510) 531-3576 or email 2starmarket@gmail.com
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
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