Kankakee Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway Drops Advance Registration Requirement (Kankakee, IL) — City residents will be able to pick up a Thanksgiving dinner without registering in advance when Kankakee holds its sixth annual holiday giveaway Nov. 21.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the City of Kankakee Administration Building, 304 S. Indiana Ave. Dinners will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
The elimination of advance registration is a change for this year’s event. Residents will still need to provide valid proof of a City of Kankakee address, and each household may receive one dinner. The giveaway is limited to city residents.
Mayor Christopher W. Curtis announced the event Nov. 9, crediting community sponsors with helping the city continue the program. This year’s sponsors include Walmart, Kohl Apartment Rentals LLC, Jewel-Osco and Berkot’s Super Foods.
“Thanksgiving is a time to come together, show gratitude, and look out for one another,” Curtis said in the announcement.
The distribution will take place five days before Thanksgiving, giving participating households time to prepare for the holiday. Residents planning to attend should bring their address documentation and keep in mind that the available supply may be exhausted before the scheduled closing time.
Kankakee Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway Drops Advance Registration Requirement
