Quick Answer: 2026 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways at a Glance
Here is every free turkey and holiday food giveaway we are part of this year, in date order. All events are free and run while supplies last.
| Date & Time | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sat., Nov. 14 10:00 AM | Meadowlake Park 600 Beckman Road, Columbia | Drive-thru, first-come, first-served |
| Tue., Nov. 17 1:00 to 3:00 PM | Trenholm Park 3900 Covenant Road, Columbia | Registration required |
| Thu., Nov. 19 11:00 AM | St. Andrews Park 920 Beatty Road, Columbia | Drive-thru, first-come, first-served |
| Thu., Nov. 19 1:00 to 3:00 PM | Ridgewood Park Community Center 805 Crest Street, Columbia | Registration required |
| Sat., Nov. 21 10:00 AM | Parklane Adult Activity Center 7494 Parklane Road, Columbia | Drive-thru, first-come, first-served |
| Mon., Nov. 23 Line up 3:00 PM Turkeys at 5:00 PM | Crews Chevrolet 8199 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | First-come, first-served |
| Tue., Nov. 24 10:00 AM | Hollywood Town Hall 5150 Hwy 162, Hollywood | While supplies last |
| Tue., Nov. 24 3:00 PM | Aaron Brown Doty Depot Building 320 N. Laurel Street, Summerville | Drive-thru |
Where can I get a free turkey for Thanksgiving in South Carolina?
The Thumbs Up Guys are helping families get free turkeys and holiday food at 8 giveaways across South Carolina this November. Five take place in Columbia from November 14 to 21, and three take place in the Charleston area: one in North Charleston on Monday, November 23, and two on Tuesday, November 24, two days before Thanksgiving.
All of these events are free. Most are drive-thru, first-come, first-served events, and two Columbia events require you to register in advance. Below you will find every date, time, address, and requirement, so you can plan ahead and share the list with anyone who could use a little help this Thanksgiving.
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Where are the free Thanksgiving turkey giveaways in Columbia, SC?
We are sponsoring five free Give Thanks Community Giveaways in Columbia, hosted by the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) and the Richland County Recreation Foundation. Three are drive-thrus that give out turkeys and holiday produce boxes to anyone, and two are registration-required pickups that give out holiday food boxes to park and center patrons.
Where is the free turkey giveaway at Meadowlake Park in Columbia?
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Where: Meadowlake Park, 600 Beckman Road, Columbia
What you get: A turkey and a holiday produce box
Requirements: None. This is a drive-thru event. Turkeys and produce boxes are handed out first-come, first-served while supplies last, and the line forms before 10:00 AM.
Questions: Richland County Recreation Commission, 803.741.7272
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Where can I get a free holiday food box at Trenholm Park in Columbia?
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Where: Trenholm Park, 3900 Covenant Road, Columbia
What you get: A holiday food box
Requirements: Registration is required. This giveaway is for Trenholm Park patrons, and you must register at the park in advance to pick up a box. Spaces are limited, and any box not claimed by 3:00 PM will be donated. Register here.
Questions: Trenholm Park, 803.787.0216
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Where is the free turkey giveaway at St. Andrews Park in Columbia?
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Where: St. Andrews Park, 920 Beatty Road, Columbia
What you get: A turkey and a holiday produce box
Requirements: None. This is a drive-thru event. Supplies are limited and go first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive before 11:00 AM.
Questions: Richland County Recreation Commission, 803.741.7272
Where can I get a free holiday food box at Ridgewood Park Community Center in Columbia?
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Where: Ridgewood Park Community Center, 805 Crest Street, Columbia
What you get: A holiday food box
Requirements: Registration is required. This giveaway is for Ridgewood Park Community Center patrons, and you must register at the center in advance to pick up a box. Spaces are limited, and any box not claimed by 3:00 PM will be donated. Register here.
Questions: Ridgewood Park Community Center, 803.735.8132
Where is the free turkey giveaway at Parklane Adult Activity Center in Columbia?
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Where: Parklane Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road, Columbia
What you get: A turkey and a holiday produce box
Requirements: None. This is a drive-thru event. Turkeys and produce boxes go first-come, first-served while supplies last, and the line forms before 10:00 AM.
Questions: Richland County Recreation Commission, 803.741.7272
Where are the free Thanksgiving turkey giveaways in the Charleston, SC area?
In the Charleston area, we are supporting three community turkey giveaways: one in North Charleston on Monday, November 23, 2026, and two on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, in Hollywood in the morning and Summerville in the afternoon. All three are free and open to the community.
Where is the free turkey giveaway in North Charleston?
Event: The 103.5 Turkey Giveaway at Crews Chevrolet
When: Monday, November 23, 2026. Line up begins at 3:00 PM, and the turkey giveaway starts at 5:00 PM.
Where: Crews Chevrolet, 8199 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406
Requirements: None. No registration is required. Turkeys are given out first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive when the line opens at 3:00 PM.
Where is the free turkey giveaway in Hollywood, SC?
Event: Mayor Dr. Chardale Murray’s Annual Turkey Giveaway, presented by the Town of Hollywood
When: Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Distribution begins at 10:00 AM.
Where: Hollywood Town Hall, 5150 Hwy 162, Hollywood, SC 29449
Requirements: No registration is listed. Turkeys are given out while supplies last, so arrive early.
Questions: Hollywood Town Hall, 843-889-3222
Where is the free turkey giveaway in Summerville?
Event: The Steve Harvey Turkey Giveaway, presented by the Summerville NAACP and Savannah J of Star 99.7 The People’s Station
When: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Where: Aaron Brown Doty Depot Building, 320 N. Laurel Street, Summerville, SC 29483
Requirements: No registration is listed. This is a drive-thru event, so stay in your vehicle and follow the line.
Do I need to register for a free turkey giveaway?
You only need to register for two events: Trenholm Park on November 17 and Ridgewood Park Community Center on November 19, both in Columbia. Those two give holiday food boxes to park and center patrons, and you sign up at the park or center ahead of time. Unclaimed boxes are donated after 3:00 PM.
The other Columbia events and the North Charleston, Hollywood, and Summerville giveaways are open to everyone with no sign-up. A few tips help you get a turkey before supplies run out:
- Arrive early. Lines form before the start time, and supplies are limited at each site.
- Plan for a drive-thru. The three Columbia drive-thrus and the Summerville event are set up for cars.
- Call ahead with questions. Each section above lists the phone number for that event’s host.
Where else can I find Thanksgiving food assistance in South Carolina?
If you cannot make it to one of these giveaways, local food banks and helplines can connect you with Thanksgiving meals and food pantries near you:
- Charleston area and coastal SC: The Lowcountry Food Bank works with partner pantries across the coast and lists food distribution sites on its website.
- Columbia and the Midlands: Harvest Hope Food Bank serves the Midlands and lists its partner pantries and mobile food distributions.
- Anywhere in South Carolina: Dial 2-1-1 to reach SC 211, a free helpline that connects you with local food, housing, and holiday assistance programs.
Churches, community centers, and local radio stations also host turkey distributions each November, so check their social media pages in the weeks before Thanksgiving.
Why do The Thumbs Up Guys sponsor turkey giveaways?
We give back because the families we see at these events are our neighbors. Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table, and no family in Charleston, Columbia, or anywhere in South Carolina should have to go without a holiday meal.
We are grateful to the Richland County Recreation Commission, the Richland County Recreation Foundation, the Town of Hollywood, the Summerville NAACP, Star 99.7, 103.5, Crews Chevrolet, and every volunteer who makes these events happen. Together, we are helping more South Carolina families sit down to a full table this Thanksgiving.
Key Takeaways
- The Thumbs Up Guys are part of 8 free Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways in South Carolina in 2026.
- Columbia has 5 events from November 14 to 21: 3 drive-thrus open to everyone and 2 registration-required pickups for park and center patrons.
- The Charleston area has 3 events: Crews Chevrolet in North Charleston on Monday, November 23 (line up at 3:00 PM, turkeys at 5:00 PM), plus Hollywood Town Hall at 10:00 AM and the Aaron Brown Doty Depot Building in Summerville at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24.
- Supplies are limited at every site, so arrive early.
- If you miss these events, the Lowcountry Food Bank, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and SC 211 can help you find a Thanksgiving meal.
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