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Holiday Donations | 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
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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
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.