Turkey Tuesday · Foundation archive, 2024. Neighbors receive and carry food boxes and bags at a distribution table. Silent archival footage.
19th Annual Turkey Tuesday · 2026
Two states.
One love.
A community effort to help Kansas City families prepare for the holiday. Give what you can, lend a hand or register your household for a turkey.
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Turkey Tuesday 2026 registration
Choose the event
you plan to attend.
Both locations follow the same 2026 schedule. Donation collection is Monday, November 23 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The turkey giveaway is Tuesday, November 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. All times are Central. Choose the location you plan to attend, then check availability and requirements on Eventbrite.
Missouri (MO)
Linwood YMCA
3800 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128
Directions to the Missouri location
Registration opens Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Kansas (KS)
Clippin 2 Please Barbershop
3211 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102
Directions to the Kansas location
Registration opens Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Links open in a new tab. Confirm the details and requirements on your chosen event page. Questions: theknowjoey@gmail.com
Two days. One community effort.
Save the dates.
The collection and giveaway follow the same schedule at both locations. All times are Central.
Bring your support
Monday
November 23, 2026
5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Donation collection
Bring turkeys and canned goods to support local families. Contact the foundation about food contributions, group collections or other donations you would like to bring.
Thanksgiving support
Tuesday
November 24, 2026
8 a.m.–noon
Turkey giveaway
For Missouri, registration is required. One registration and one turkey per family or household. Registration does not guarantee a turkey. For Kansas, review the Kansas Eventbrite listing.
Missouri event location
Linwood YMCA
James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center
3800 Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64128
Kansas event location
Clippin 2 Please Barbershop
3211 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102
Missouri giveaway reminders
A few important details.
Registration per household
Register once for your family or household.
Turkey per household
The giveaway limit is one turkey for each family or household.
Registration is required
Completing registration does not guarantee a turkey.
Make room for a little generosity
There is more than
one way to help.
Turkey Tuesday brings together neighbors, local businesses, volunteers and community organizations. Your contribution can be money, time, food or a useful resource for families.
Bring your support
Turkeys and canned goods
Bring donations on Monday, November 23, 2026, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central at either location.
Have a group collection or another contribution in mind? Email theknowjoey@gmail.com to discuss it.
Find us at Linwood YMCA
Your Thanksgiving connection.
Linwood YMCA / James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center · 3800 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128
Plan your visit
Turkey Tuesday questions.
When and where are the events?
Donation collection is Monday, November 23, 2026, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The turkey giveaway is Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon. Both locations follow these Central Time hours. Missouri meets at Linwood YMCA / James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center, 3800 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128. Kansas meets at Clippin 2 Please Barbershop, 3211 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102.
Do I need to register for a turkey?
Yes. Registration is handled through Eventbrite. Choose Missouri or Kansas and review the details and requirements on your chosen event page.
Does registration guarantee a turkey?
For the Missouri giveaway, registration does not guarantee a turkey and the limit is one turkey per family or household. Confirm the current requirements on your selected Eventbrite page.
Can different people in my household register?
For the Missouri giveaway, please submit only one registration for your entire family or household. Review the requirements on your chosen Eventbrite page.
How can I donate food or organize a collection?
Bring turkeys and canned goods. Donation collection runs November 23 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Email theknowjoey@gmail.com to discuss food, supplies, group collections or other items before making arrangements. You can also give through our donation page.
How can I volunteer or bring a community resource?
Use the volunteer interest form to share your availability. Businesses, vendors and organizations offering a resource can use the vendor and resource interest form. A submitted interest form is the start of a conversation about participation.
Where can I ask about access needs or other visit details?
Email theknowjoey@gmail.com with your question or the support you would like to discuss before your visit.
¿Dónde encuentro la información en español?
Consulta la información del evento en español. Puedes elegir la página de Eventbrite de Missouri o Kansas para inscribirte. Para preguntas, escribe a theknowjoey@gmail.com.
From the foundation archive
A short moment from Turkey Tuesday.
Neighbors bring many kinds of support to this event. Watch a short clip from the foundation archive, then choose your next step.