We have multiple Operation Turkey events throughout the year in Northwest Austin, Downtown Austin, and South Austin, that you, your friends, and family can participate in. This page is dedicated to keeping you up-to-date with what we are doing in your great city.
Volunteer Orientations
Each year in-person and/or virtual meetings will be set up to teach new volunteers how Operation Turkey works and give them a chance to talk with their city & site leaders. Make sure you have joined our volunteer network so you will receive an email with orientation details. Virtual meetings will be recorded.
Turkey Tailgate
The Turkey Tailgate takes place the day before Thanksgiving. This is a necessary preparation day where volunteers come together to cook turkeys, sort toiletry & clothing donations, gather any last minute supplies, and get everything ready for an early start the next day. For the Turkey Tailgate our biggest needs are smokers and Pitmasters to help us get all the turkeys cooked. Learn More
Thanksgiving Morning
This is our main event where we build the meals and deliver them out to the community. Volunteers of all ages come together at a location and step into various roles including setup, cooking, plating, packaging, delivering, and more. Learn More
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The list below includes all currently scheduled events for Austin including various fundraisers.
November 25, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Dave & Buster's Austin, 9333 Research Blvd Service Rd #A600, Austin, TX 78759, USA
This is the event where we smoke turkeys and make preparations for the meals served on Thanksgiving Day. We will also be accepting donations for care packages during this time. Make sure you are registered to volunteer so you receive our informational emails when details of the event are available.
November 26, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Fieldhouse at the Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Dr Suite 160, Leander, TX 78641, USA
This is the big event where we prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Please register to volunteer on our website to ensure you get our informational emails with details of volunteering.
November 26, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Juliet Italian Kitchen- Barton Springs, 1500 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
This is the big event where we prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Please register to volunteer on our website to ensure you get our informational emails with details of volunteering.
November 26, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Juliet Italian Kitchen, 10000 Research Blvd Building C, Austin, TX 78759, USA
This is the big event where we prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Please register to volunteer on our website to ensure you get our informational emails with details of volunteering.
November 26, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spinners, 14106 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78728, USA
This is the big event where we prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Please register to volunteer on our website to ensure you get our informational emails with details of volunteering.
Thank you to our generous Austin sponsors!
