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Thanksgiving Baskets | COOL MINISTRIES - Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

800 West Glen Flora Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

Open to all Lake County residents

Hours

Service Hours **Thanksgiving Meal Boxes are available starting November 10, 2025 until they run out** Monday: 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Third Saturday of the month: 10:00 AM - Noon
847-662-1230

Voice - Primary Program Phone

https://www.coolministries.org

Languages

None

Application process

Walk-in during service hours; no pre-registration required Documents Required: - Photo ID with proof of Lake County residency

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Provides a free, packaged, Thanksgiving meal for Lake County families in need. - Families of four people or more receive a large turkey and sides - Families of 1-3 people receive a whole chicken and bag of holiday food items No pre-registration required. Meals are available for walk-in pick up beginning November 10, 2025 on a first-come, first-served basis. **This program is supported by community donations - please see Volunteer and Donation information below**

Date of Last Formal Update

10/03/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

COOL MINISTRIES

Faith-based nonprofit organization providing a food pantry and housing to the community.