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Where to get free Thanksgiving meals in Minnesota [Video]

No-cost meals and food pickup will be offered across the state on Nov. 28.

MINNEAPOLIS — When you think of Thanksgiving, you likely think of a nice meal with offerings like turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. 

Not everyone can afford that dinner spread, however, due to a variety of reasons. But thanks to volunteers and local nonprofits, free meals will be available on the holiday at areas across the Twin Cities. 

Minneapolis 

The Salvation Army is offering free breakfast and lunch at the Harbor Light Center at 1010 Currie Ave. 

St. Paul 

Daily Work and Shobi’s Table are hosting a free holiday lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 105 University Ave. W. 

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is hosting a meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 435 University Ave E. 

Suburbs

Anoka:The Anoka County Brotherhood Council is distributing Thanksgiving food baskets to residents of Anoka, Andover, Champlin, Coon …

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'It's a blessing': Bread of Life Ministries offers Thanksgiving meal in Augusta [Video]

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