Grab free food across Toronto this Thanksgiving weekend—turkeys, pies, vegan roasts
Four spots are handing out free meals Saturday through Monday: Downsview Park's 300 free turkeys, PETA's vegan roasts at Loblaws, Costco's pumpkin pie offer, and Good Shepherd's feast for 1,000-plus.
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Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 12, and multiple Toronto spots are giving away free food this weekend—no purchase necessary.
Downsview Park Merchants Market is back for its seventh year handing out free turkeys. Distribution begins at 12 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. Each family receives one free turkey per visit, plus potatoes and cranberry sauce, while supplies last.
PETA supporters dressed as autumn maple leaves will give away dozens of free vegan turkey roasts on Sunday at the corner of Church and Carlton, starting around 3:30 p.m. as part of their "ThanksVegan" campaign encouraging meat-free celebrations.
Costco members can score a free Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie on DoorDash from October 8 to 12. The offer requires a $50 minimum purchase of other items plus the pie; members enter their Costco membership ID on the DoorDash app.
Good Shepherd Ministries is holding its annual Thanksgiving feast on Monday from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at 412 Queen St E. The sit-down turkey dinner is for people experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and isolation. The organization hopes to feed over 1,000 people with help from dozens of volunteers. Supplies at all locations are limited, available while stocks last.
Good to know
Where can I get a free turkey in Toronto?
Downsview Park Merchants Market is distributing free turkeys on Sunday, October 11, starting at 12 p.m. Each family gets one turkey per visit, plus potatoes and cranberry sauce, while supplies last.
Where is the free vegan roast giveaway?
PETA is giving away free vegan turkey roasts on Sunday, October 11, at the corner of Church and Carlton, starting around 3:30 p.m., as part of their 'ThanksVegan' campaign.
How do I get a free pumpkin pie from Costco?
Costco members can get a free Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie on DoorDash from October 8 to 12 with a $50 minimum purchase of other items; enter your Costco membership ID on the DoorDash app.
Where is Good Shepherd's Thanksgiving dinner?
Good Shepherd Ministries is hosting a sit-down turkey dinner on Monday, October 12, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at 412 Queen St E for people experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and isolation.
