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Official 2026 Community Health Outreach

Giving Thanks. Giving Back.

Saint James Health and RWJBarnabas Health invite our community to celebrate Thanksgiving with our 2026 Turkey Giveaway.

We are grateful for the families and neighbors who make our community special. Join us as we give back this Thanksgiving season.

Choose Your Pickup Location

Two convenient Newark locations with dedicated dates and guaranteed advance reservation windows.

Saint James Health — South 8th Street

332 South 8th Street, Newark, NJ

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

400 Advance Registrations

0 / 400 filled • 100 Walk-In Turkeys (First-Come, First-Served)

Preferred Pickup Time Slot

2:00 PM – 3:00 PMAvailable
3:00 PM – 4:00 PMAvailable
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMAvailable
Select Location & Register

Saint James Health — Lafayette Street

228 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

400 Advance Registrations

0 / 400 filled • 100 Walk-In Turkeys (First-Come, First-Served)

Preferred Pickup Time Slot

2:00 PM – 3:00 PMAvailable
3:00 PM – 4:00 PMAvailable
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMAvailable
Select Location & Register

100 turkeys per location are saved for walk-ins on event day starting at 2:00 PM while supplies last. Advance registration is strongly recommended to guarantee your turkey.

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Our Community Gives Thanks

Our Community Gives Thanks

Heartfelt reflections and messages of gratitude shared by our Newark neighbors and families.

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