Hermiston and Umatilla County community guide for Thanksgiving week
Hermiston Thanksgiving 2026: Free Dinners, Turkey Trots & Holiday Events
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Here’s where to find a free turkey or a hot meal, where to run off the pie, and how to celebrate with family from Hermiston to Pendleton, Boardman and the Tri-Cities.
Need food right now? Agape House in Hermiston (500 W. Harper Rd., 541-567-8774) provides emergency food boxes for western Umatilla and Morrow counties. You can also dial 2-1-1 or visit 211info.org. Call ahead, since holiday hours change.
Thanksgiving in Hermiston is about showing up for your neighbors. Volunteers have filled the Hermiston High School commons for more than 30 years to serve a free Thanksgiving dinner, Agape House keeps food on tables across the west end of the county, and runners head out on the Oxbow Trail before the turkey goes in. I put this guide together from Eventbrite listings, local news and community resources so you can find what you need in one place.
Events are listed by date within each section. Plans change, so always confirm times and registration with the organizer before you head out.
Food help
If you need groceries this Thanksgiving, start here, or dial 2-1-1 (211info.org) to find a pantry near you.
Agape House emergency food boxes and holiday help
Hermiston’s food bank has served western Umatilla and Morrow counties since 1986 with emergency food boxes, and it has been a site for holiday Thanksgiving meal help. Call 541-567-8774 for this year’s holiday schedule.
2026 details pending — confirm before you goSource: 211info
Free Thanksgiving dinners
Free community meals in Hermiston and nearby towns. Confirm 2026 times before you go.
Echo Community Thanksgiving Meal
A free community Thanksgiving dinner the Saturday before the holiday, served downstairs. Call 541-376-8108 for details.
2026 details pending — confirm before you goSource: East Oregonian
Salvation Army Pendleton community dinner (to go)
A free to-go Thanksgiving dinner. Call 541-276-3369 for details.
2026 details pending — confirm before you goSource: East Oregonian
Community Fellowship Dinner
Hermiston’s free Thanksgiving dinner, a tradition for more than three decades, open to anyone who wants a traditional meal and good company. Volunteers can sign up for shifts by calling 541-575-1824 or stopping by the Elks Lodge.
2026 details pending — confirm before you goSource: Go Eastern Oregon
Boardman Community Thanksgiving Dinner
A free holiday dinner with a faith-based service.
2026 details pending — confirm before you goSource: East Oregonian
Turkey Trots
“Wobble before you gobble.” Bundle up: Thanksgiving mornings in the Columbia Basin are cold.
HAC Turkey Day 5K (6th annual)
The Hermiston Athletic Club’s 6th annual Turkey Day 5K on the Oxbow Trail.
Source: Eventbrite
Club 24 Turkey Trot (Pendleton)
Run or walk on Thanksgiving morning to support a local charity.
Source: Eventbrite
Friendsgivings and holiday prep in the Tri-Cities
Wine pairings, a charcuterie class and a community Thanksgiving table, about 35 minutes north.
Thanksgiving Pie & Wine Pairing at Barnard Griffin (Richland)
Pair Thanksgiving pies with Barnard Griffin wines.
Source: Eventbrite
Robsgiving Dinner at Barnard Griffin (Richland)
An elegant evening of winemaker Rob Griffin’s favorite wines and food.
Source: Eventbrite
Queersgiving at Azúcar (Pasco)
Azúcar’s main floor becomes one long Thanksgiving table, hosted with PFLAG.
Source: Eventbrite
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Workshop at Barnard Griffin (Richland)
Build a charcuterie board for your Thanksgiving table.
Source: Eventbrite
Thanksgiving in Hermiston: Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Is there a free Thanksgiving dinner in Hermiston?
Yes. Hermiston’s Community Fellowship Dinner has served a free Thanksgiving meal at Hermiston High School (600 S. First St.) for more than 30 years, most recently from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Confirm 2026 details before you go.
Is there a Turkey Trot in Hermiston?
Yes. The Hermiston Athletic Club’s 6th annual Turkey Day 5K starts at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning on the Oxbow Trail. Pendleton’s Club 24 Turkey Trot starts at 9 a.m. too.
Where can I get food help in Hermiston?
Agape House (500 W. Harper Rd.) provides emergency food boxes for western Umatilla and Morrow counties. Call 541-567-8774, or dial 2-1-1 to find other help.
How can I volunteer on Thanksgiving in Hermiston?
The Community Fellowship Dinner needs volunteers. Call 541-575-1824 or stop by the Elks Lodge to sign up for a shift.
From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving
If this guide helped, pass it along to a neighbor who could use it. And when you’re ready to talk about buying or selling a home in Hermiston or anywhere in Umatilla and Morrow counties, I’m here to help.
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Event information was gathered from Eventbrite and the public sources linked with each listing as of October 27, 2026, and is provided for convenience only. Dates, times, eligibility and availability are set by each organizer and may change. Free food distributions are typically first-come, first-served while supplies last. Bright Group - REAL Broker is not affiliated with these organizations or events unless stated. Listings marked “2026 details pending” are annual events whose 2026 schedules had not been announced at the time of writing.