13th Annual
Hyde Park Community Thanksgiving Day Meal
With Chicago Hyde Park Village & Augustana Lutheran Church
Thursday, November 27, 2025
12:30 – 3:00
(Immediately following the Rockefeller Chapel Thanksgiving Day Service)
Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park
5500 South Woodlawn Avenue
Join your community of neighbors for a festive celebration. Be thankful together!
Registration in advance is required
Suggested Fees:
$20 for CHPV Non-Members and Full or Associate Members
$5 for CHPV Access Members
Payment in Advance:
We strongly recommend that you provide payment online upon registration. If you absolutely must pay at the door, we will accept cash and check only (payable to "Chicago Hyde Park Village" with "Thanksgiving" in the memo section). We will not accept credit card payment at the door and we cannot accommodate unregistered walk-ins.
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Pay What You Can:
We strive to keep this Thanksgiving gathering as affordable as possible and honor a "pay what you can" rate for those who find the suggested fee to be a financial barrier to participation. To take advantage of the "pay what you can" offer, please register in advance and select to "pay at the event" or "pay later" during checkout. Then pay what you can at the door. Note: the suggested fee is already reduced for CHPV Access Members.
The Community Celebration Features:
- Music by Clara Takarabe
- Buffet: A Traditional Thanksgiving Feast!
- Appetizer, Dessert, & Beverage Potluck: Bring a favorite appetizer, dessert, wine, bubbly or other beverage to share!
Homebound? We will deliver a meal to you.
Please register & select the option for home delivery at checkout.
Know someone who needs a meal delivery? Please contact us!
Home delivery is limited to community members who are homebound and unable to attend in person.
Volunteer!
Volunteers, please also register:
We are thankful for the kindness of neighbors helping neighbors.
To maintain reasonable fees for this community event, we also ask volunteers to register and pay if you plan on eating.
Sign Up to Volunteer!
Note: If you encounter errors during volunteer sign-up (such as "session expired" or "error loading page"), we are aware of the issues and working to resolve them. Please just try again. Oftentimes, second time's the charm! Or skip online volunteer sign-up and just contact us at any of the following:
Volunteer opportunities include:
Morning Transport (1 person): Responsible for transporting suppliers from the SBA house to Augustana at 8 a.m.
Volunteer Administrator (2 persons): Help assign tasks and coordinate rotations to ensure smooth and fair volunteer participation.
Set-up (3-4 persons): Prepare the venue, arrange tables and decorations from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Welcome Greeter (2–3 persons): Warmly welcome guests, guide them to deliver their potluck contribution, and create a friendly first impression.
Welcome Sign-In (2–3 persons): Assist guests with signing in, distribute name tags or materials, and provide event information as needed.
Turkey carver (1 person): Carve and serve turkey.
Server (2 shifts, 6 persons each): Assist with serving food, ensuring guests have what they need throughout the Thanksgiving lunch
- First shift: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Second shift: 1:00 p.m. – end of lunch
Runner (2 shifts, 1 person each): Assist with refilling food and supplies, delivering items between the kitchen and dining area, and supporting servers or organizers as needed.
- First shift: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Second shift: 1:00 p.m. – end of lunch
Beverage Server (2 shifts, 2 persons each): Serve drinks to guests, refill beverages as needed, and ensure the drink station remains clean and well-stocked.
- First shift: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Second shift: 1:00 p.m. – end of lunch
Dessert Server (2 shifts, 1 person each):
- First shift (12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.): Receive desserts brought by guests, set up the dessert table, and cut or portion items as needed.
- Second shift (1:00 p.m. – end of lunch): Maintain cleanliness, replenish desserts, and assist with serving.
Child Entertainer/Minder (1-2 person if needed): Supervise and engage children with fun activities, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
Music Team (2–4 persons): Provide background music or live performances to create a festive and enjoyable atmosphere.
Host Administrator (2 persons): Oversee the event and ensure all activities run smoothly.
Clean-Up (6–8 persons): Wash dishes, clean the venue after the Thanksgiving lunch, and help package any leftover food for storage or distribution.
Delivery (3 shifts, around 10 persons in total):
- First shift (2 persons, 11:00–11:30 a.m.): Pick up food from Hyde Park Produce and transport it to Augustana.
- Second shift (3-4 teams, 2 persons each team - a driver and an assistant, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.): Assemble delivery boxes, ensuring each contains food, dessert, and a Thanksgiving card; and deliver boxes to 2–3 guests who cannot attend in person.
Sign Up to Volunteer!
Contributions Welcome!
Help support your community whether or not you are able to attend! Your contributions are greatly appreciate toward Thanksgiving Day meals for your neighbors who may have difficulty affording it. Please consider making a contribution during registration or contribute here and note "Thanksgiving" in the comments.
At any point throughout the year, you can contribute in support of the Hyde Park Community Thanksgiving Day Meal for your neighbors who may have difficulty affording it. Donate here and note "Thanksgiving" in the comments.
Getting There:
Free on-site parking at Augustana Lutheran Church!
CHPV Members may also request transportation.
Due by 4pm on the Friday prior to the event.
Call 773-363-1933 or email servicerequest@chpv.org
Safety Precautions:
• The safety of our community members is of utmost importance.
• If you are experiencing Covid-19, flu, or cold symptoms and/or are not feeling well, please refrain from participating in CHPV in-person activities. Please contact us if you are compelled to cancel due to illness and wish to receive a full refund.
• CHPV strongly recommends wearing a face mask when not actively eating or drinking.
• CHPV strongly encourages all persons attending in-person events to be current with their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations according to CDC guidelines. If your vaccinations are up-to-date, please complete the CHPV COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Record.
Email info@chpv.org with your questions.
Support:
Our special thanks to Hyde Park Produce for providing our Thanksgiving Day meals at a very "neighborly" price!
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