Back For The 10th Year: This Beloved Local Spot Is Offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner For Anyone In Need

There is one special restaurant in Chicagoland that deserves recognition—Big Ed’s BBQ. For the tenth consecutive year, the team at Big Ed’s will be offering a free Thanksgiving dinner to whoever needs one on Thanksgiving Day, from 12 PM to 4 PM. New this year, patrons can dine in at the restaurant in addition to carry-out . There will be no questions asked; the meals are free for anyone who needs them. The meals will feature turkey, ham, cornbread dressing, gravy, macaroni and cheese , collard greens, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Big Ed’s has shared on social media that this is their way of saying thank you to the community for their support. Where is Big Ed’s BBQ located? ------------------------------ Address: 651 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085 Big Ed’s BBQ is also seeking volunteers to help out on the holiday . If you’re interested, you can contact them directly. They also created a GoFundMe if you’d like to donate to help feed people in need Source: https://secretchicago.com/big-eds-will-be-offering-a-free-thanksgiving-dinner-2025/