Thanks-giving for one another: Turkey Giveaways, Meals in Pawtucket, Veterans Dinner

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Gansett Wraps to Host Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

400 turkeys will be given to families across Rhode Island and Connecticut this Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 2 to 5pm, when Gansett Wraps hosts its fifth Annual Turkey Giveaway, providing 400 turkeys to help area families in need this holiday season.

Turkeys are available on a first come, first served basis at all Gansett Wraps locations in North Kingstown, Narragansett, Middletown, and Westerly, RI and in Groton and Storrs, CT.

Here are the Gansett Wraps – RI locations
● 7380 Post Road, North Kingstown
● 70 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett
● 510 East Main Road, Middletown
● 55 Beach Street, Westerly

Here are the Gansett – CT locations
● 214 CT-12, Groton
● 12 Royce Circle, Storrs

Gansett Wraps has been organizing turkey giveaways since the beginning of the pandemic as a way to say thank you for the community’s continued support. Bahaa Mahmoud, Founder, of Gansett Wraps and staff work hard this time of year to make the events as big as possible, to serve more families.

About Gansett Wraps:
Gansett Wraps is a family-owned and operated restaurant chain founded in 2014 in Narragansett, RI, that specializes in fresh, flavorful wraps inspired by the flavors of Lebanon. The menu features a wide variety of wraps, salads, and other Mediterranean-inspired specialties. The cedar tree, a symbol of strength in Lebanese culture, is central to the brand—reflecting our roots in tradition and commitment to quality. What began as a single location in Narragansett, RI, has grown into a family-owned and operated business with six locations in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Community involvement has always been a priority. Gansett Wraps is proud to sponsor URI Basketball and UCONN Huskies teams, host Thanksgiving giveaways, and collaborate with local organizations to give back. For more information, visit www.gansettwraps.com.

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Pawtucket Turkey Giveaway

First Lady Laureen Grebien and volunteers (expecting about 100 people) will be at 444 Narragansett Park Drive, Pawtucket, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 21 to pack boxes filled with 10 staple food items. and a turkey.  The sealed baskets will then be distributed to 1,100 families on Monday, Nov. 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 100 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI.

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The Pawtucket Soup Kitchen

The Pawtucket Soup Kitchen will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 27th, 2025,  from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM. The dinner will be held at the Soup Kitchen, which is located at 195 Walcott Street, Basement, Pawtucket, RI  02860. The building is handicapped accessible.

Thanks to the generosity of Mayor Donald Grebien, the City of Pawtucket, and the Leon Mathiew Senior Center,  Shuttle Service will be available.  First stop will be at the OpenDoors Shelter @ 1139 Main Street at 10:45 am, followed by Burns Manor 11:00 am, Fogarty Manor 11:10 am, Kennedy Manor 11:15 am, Roosevelt Avenue Visitors’ Center 11:20 am and St. Germaine Manor 11:30 am.  If needed a second trip will be made to OpenDoors @ 1139 Main Street at 11:45 am.

All are welcome to attend, no questions asked.  All food must be eaten at the Soup Kitchen. We are unable to provide Take Out Service or Food Delivery Service at this time.  We hope all in need of a meal and/or companionship on this holiday will join us to celebrate Thanksgiving.

For more information, please feel free to contact the Soup Kitchen at 401.258.4616.

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Thanksgiving for Veterans

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