• The Effort United Methodist Church is hosting its 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 26. Invitations are extended to those home alone this Thanksgiving, those who are not quite able to provide a full feast for their loved ones, to come and join together at the church for a time of thanks, fellowship and, of course, lots of food. Fellowship Hour with light hors d'oeuvres will be served at 2 p.m., followed by opening prayer, traditional Thanksgiving feast, dessert and closing devotions. A kid's corner is set up with games and activities and there is also a TV set up to watch the parade or the game of the day. Seating is available for 100 people by reservations, recommended but necessary. To make reservations, call the church office at 570-629-1890.

• St. John's Church of Mahoning Valley will be having a free Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 27 at the church, 826 Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton. No takeouts.

• St. John's United Church of Christ, 15 N. Second St., Slatington, is offering a free Thanksgiving dinner from noon until 2 p.m. Thursday. All are welcome. No reservations are required, but would be appreciated. Call the church office at 610-767-5554 for more information, to make a reservation or to request home delivery. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

• Heaven's Helping Hands will serve a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings for anyone in need or missing family on the holiday. The dinner will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Cornerstone Community Church, 388 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, next to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Call 570-350-4955 to reserve your seat.

•American Legion Post 927 is hosting a free community Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Post home in Gilbert. Call 610-681-5838 to register your attendance.