All Faiths Food Bank will distribute free turkeys and holiday trimmings at five sites across Sarasota County starting Tuesday, Nov. 10.

The distributions are part of the nonprofit's annual ThankFULL campaign, a three-month fundraising effort to provide 14,500 turkeys and 4.1 million holiday meals for families in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, Scene Sarasota reported.

Rising costs have driven more families to seek help in 2026, according to the food bank. The nonprofit expects demand to grow as the full impact of reductions to federal programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, takes hold. Changes to school meal eligibility processes have added to the strain.

Nelle S. Miller, president and CEO of All Faiths Food Bank, said the campaign puts holiday meals on tables and shows neighbors their community cares.

Here are the five Sarasota County distribution sites:

  • Veterans Pantry at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9–10:30 a.m.
  • Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 S. River Rd., Englewood — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5–7 p.m.
  • Venice Middle School, 1900 Center Rd., Venice — Thursday, Nov. 12, 5–6:30 p.m.
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota — Saturday, Nov. 14, 9–11 a.m.
  • Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota, in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4–6 p.m.

All distributions are first-come, first-served while supplies last. Residents must bring proof of Sarasota County residency.

The Orioles have hosted an annual ThankFULL turkey distribution at Ed Smith Stadium since 2019, according to the team's website. The Orioles also report supporting local organizations through cash and in-kind donations, with a focus on combating food insecurity and empowering youth.

Additional turkey distributions will take place through Thanksgiving at All Faiths' mobile pantry sites and through partner agencies, including schools and youth-serving nonprofits. The Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a longtime supporter of the campaign.

Residents can find nearby food distributions at allfaithsfoodbank.org by clicking "Food Finder."