Referred families
Low-income families referred by schools, churches and partner agencies.
Distribution the week of Nov 23, 2026
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive in Denver
The ARCM Cares Thanksgiving Turkey Drive gives Denver metro families a whole turkey and a box of sides, so they can cook their own holiday dinner at home. ARCM Roofing crews hand out every box, with delivery for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Every box
What’s in every Thanksgiving turkey box
One box feeds a family of four.
- A whole turkey, 12–14 lb
- Stuffing, potatoes and green beans
- Cranberry sauce and rolls
Looking for a hot meal instead? Christmas Hot Plates serve ready-to-eat meals on Dec 24–25.
Who receives a turkey
Free Thanksgiving turkeys for Denver families in need
Turkey boxes go to families referred by schools, churches and partner agencies across Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Commerce City and Littleton. If your family needs a turkey this year, here’s how to get a holiday meal.
Delivery for seniors and veterans
Holiday meal delivery for seniors living alone, veterans and people with disabilities.
Drive-through pickup
Everyone else picks up their box at a drive-through distribution run by ARCM crews.
2026 timeline
Turkey drive dates
Sponsor deadline for banners and packaging
Sponsors who commit and send a logo by this date are printed on event banners and meal boxes.
Packing and distribution
Volunteers pack boxes, and ARCM crews run pickup and delivery. Volunteer Thanksgiving in Denver.
Thanksgiving Day
Families cook their own holiday dinner at home.
Sponsor a family
Sponsor a Thanksgiving dinner
About $40 feeds a family of four. See what your company’s gift provides, then compare sponsorship levels.
37 Thanksgiving turkey boxes, each feeding a family of four
or
187 hot Christmas plates, each with a winter care pack
That’s the Turkey Table sponsorship level.
Sponsor at this levelBased on planning estimates of $40 per turkey box and $8 per hot plate, using wholesale food and packaging costs. We update these after each season.
Turkey drive questions
Thanksgiving turkey drive FAQ
When is the 2026 Thanksgiving turkey drive in Denver?
Turkey boxes are distributed the week of November 23, 2026, ahead of Thanksgiving on November 26.
How do families get a free Thanksgiving turkey?
Families are referred by schools, churches and partner agencies. See how to get a holiday meal or call (303) 306-8334.
Do you deliver to seniors and veterans?
Yes. Seniors living alone, veterans and people with disabilities who can’t make it to the drive-through pickup can receive delivery.
How much does it cost to sponsor a Thanksgiving dinner?
About $40 feeds a family of four: one turkey plus a box of sides. Corporate sponsorships start at $500.
Join us this holiday season
Let’s feed Denver together
Tell us about your company and the level you’re interested in. We reply within two business days.
Prefer to talk? Call (303) 306-8334