WSIL -- Local communities across our region are celebrating this Thanksgiving. Below is a list of some of the communities hosting free Thanksgiving dinners.

Benton:

American Legion

311 S Main St.

Thanksgiving Day

11 a.m.

In-person only

Carbondale:

Newman Catholic Student Center

715 S Washington Street, between the SIU Rec Center and the train tracks

Thanksgiving Day

12 noon until 2p.m.

In-person, delivery, and carry-out

Carterville:

Carterville Community Center

120 N Greenbriar Rd.

Thanksgiving Day

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Carry-out and delivery only

Du Quoin:

Du Quoin Elks Lodge

300 Shagbark Rd.

Thanksgiving Day

11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Pickup or delivery

Herrin:

Herrin Civic Center

101 S 16th Street

Thanksgiving Day

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dine-in, drive-thru, home delivery

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