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Churches & Organizations Serving Christmas Dinners in Detroit for Low-Income Families
December 23, 2022 · Updated December 21, 2022·By Darralynn Hutson
Here is a list of fantastic organization provides Christmas fixings to low-income families in the Detroit area.
December 23, 2022 · Updated December 21, 2022
If you’re looking for a place to volunteer this Christmas, look no further than organizations cooking Christmas dinner for the homeless and underserved in Detroit. Christmas is a time to give back, and what better way to do so than by volunteering? There are many ways to volunteer on Christmas Day, whether it’s by helping out at a local soup kitchen or delivering meals to those in need. No matter how you choose to give back, your time and effort is always greatly appreciated.

Here is a list of fantastic organizations providing Christmas fixings to low-income families in the Detroit area. Give them a call and see if they need some help this weekend. Tell them BLAC sent you.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will be giving out free dinners to those in need on Christmas Day. For more information, call 313-361-6136.
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
United Way of Southeastern Michigan will be distributing dinners to families in need on Christmas Day. For more information, call 313-226-9200.
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Gleaners Community Food Bank will be giving out free dinners to those in need on Christmas Day. For more information, call 313-923-3535.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries will be giving out free dinners to those in need on Christmas Day. For more information, call 313-993-4700.
Second Ebenezer Church
Second Ebenezer Church will be giving out free turkey dinners to those in need on Christmas Day. For more information, call 313-521-8800.
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church will be giving out free dinners to those in need on Christmas Day. For more information, call 313-875-9000.
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Gleaners Community Food Bank will be giving out free dinners to those in need on Christmas Day. For more information, call 313-923-3535.
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