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Hot plates of food are served by volunteers at the Original Cottage Inn Restaurant's annual Thanksgiving dinner in downtown Ann Arbor.

(Patrick Record | Ann Arbor News file photo)

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and organizations around Washtenaw County are gathering food, clothing, monetary and other donations for people in need. Here is a list of places offering free Thanksgiving meals this week:

Salvation Army and Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church

1800 Packard Road, Ypsilanti, Wednesday Nov. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County will co-host a community Thanksgiving dinner with the church. Be sure to RSVP by calling either the Salvation Army or the church to enjoy a meal and fellowship. For more information, contact the church at 734-482-2055.

St. Matthew's United Methodist Church

1344 Borgstrom Ave. Ypsilanti, Thursday, Nov. 27, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The church is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner welcoming anyone who is alone for the holiday, unable to afford a meal or cannot join their families. The church is preparing food for 150 people. The dinner may extend past 5 p.m. if there is extra food.

The Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor

2275 Platt Road, Ann Arbor, Thursday, Nov. 27, at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11:15 a.m.

The church is offering a free Thanksgiving meal for lower income families and homeless and will pick up people from the Delonis Center, 312 W Huron St. Ann Arbor, starting at 11 a.m. The last shuttle will leave the church at 5 p.m. The church is partnering with Food Gatherers and is asking for donations. People can also participate in activities such as card games and watching football. For more information, call 734-477-9135 before the 27th.

The Original Cottage Inn Restaurant

512 E William St. Ann Arbor, Thursday, Nov. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The restaurant is arranging its 31st annual Thanksgiving dinner, offering one free meal per person with an expectation that 200 to 300 people will show up.

Brown Chapel AME Church

1043 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Thursday, Nov. 27

The church is offering a traditional thanksgiving meal right after a worship service beginning at 10 a.m. People are welcome to attend the worship service but are not required to. The church is expecting 50 to 100 people this year.