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Free Thanksgiving meal: Here's how to request Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner delivery

Free Thanksgiving meal: Here's how to request Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner delivery
GRAND PRAIRIE PARKWAY AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE. PEOPLE IN DES MOINES ARE BEING ABLE TO NOW REQUEST A FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL BEGINNING TOMORROW. EVERY YEAR, VOLUNTEERS AT CHUCK’S RESTAURANT MAKE SURE FAMILIES HAVE A SPECIAL HOLIDAY DINNER. THIS YEAR, THE PROCESS IS A BIT DIFFERENT. ONLY PEOPLE REQUESTING A DELIVERED MEAL WILL NEED TO CALL AND PLACE AN ORDER. DINE IN AND CARRYOUT MEALS WILL BE OFFERED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS, AND A PHONE NUMBER WILL BE POSTED ON THE PARK’S COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER FACEBOOK PAGE. TOMORROW MORNING.
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Updated: 12:04 PM CDT Oct 27, 2025
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Free Thanksgiving meal: Here's how to request Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner delivery
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Updated: 12:04 PM CDT Oct 27, 2025
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People in the Des Moines area can request free Thanksgiving meals from Chuck's Restaurant beginning Monday. The meal is a decades-old tradition in Des Moines. This year, organizers want everyone to know the process is a little different. Only people requesting a delivered meal will need to call and place an order. Dine-in and carry-out meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to request a delivery, a post on the Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner Facebook page says call 515-875-5229 and leave your address and number of meals needed. Delivery is open to Des Moines-area zip codes.Watch: Thanksgiving is extra special for founder of Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Playvlog ARCHIVES: See what it takes to make Thanksgiving meals for 4,000 people

People in the Des Moines area can request free Thanksgiving meals from Chuck's Restaurant beginning Monday.

The meal is a decades-old tradition in Des Moines.

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This year, organizers want everyone to know the process is a little different. Only people requesting a delivered meal will need to call and place an order. Dine-in and carry-out meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you want to request a delivery, a post on the says call 515-875-5229 and leave your address and number of meals needed. Delivery is open to Des Moines-area zip codes.

Watch: Thanksgiving is extra special for founder of Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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