Cookies for Kindness seeks donations for free Thanksgiving meal at The Bridge Church

Published: Nov. 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM PST|Updated: 1 hour ago

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - For the last 10 years, Cookies for Kindness has hosted a free Thanksgiving meal at The Bridge Church (1330 Foster Drive, Reno) for anyone in need. This year’s meals take place Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 24-25.

Cookies for Kindness founder, Thomas Hill, stopped by Morning Break to share how the community can help them prepare to feed anywhere from 700-1000 people this holiday.

There will be stations for nonprofits offering more free services and information that people may need. The dining hall and tables will be decorated for a truly happy and joyous experience , not just very tasty food. It will be a true buffet, not a paper plate handout . There will also be go boxes to take some home, photos for the memories and more.

If you know any veterans and/or families that would like to be treated to a wonderful dining experience, please share this with them. Click here for more information.

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