If you’re looking for a discounted or free Christmas meal this holiday season, there is no shortage of options in Southwest Florida to meet your needs. Listed below are places where you can find free or cheap Christmas dinners, and, if you are in a giving spirit, places and events where you can donate.
Free Christmas Dinners
St. Vincent de Paul
Families looking to get a free Christmas dinner can come to St. Vincent de Paul.
St. Matthew’s House
3000 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples
Distributing Christmas dinners for those in need.
Café of Life
26724 Nomad Dr., Bonita Springs
Serving hot meals to those who need them.
Englewood Methodist Church
700 E Dearborn St., Englewood
Thursday, December 25, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
This free Christmas Day dinner is open to the community.
Cheap Christmas Dinners
Mel’s Diner
3650 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples
28601 Trails Edge Blvd, Bonita Springs
4820 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
Explore their budget-friendly specials.
Applebee’s
5082 Airport-Pulling Rd N, Naples
Perfect for any occasion or any budget.
The Fresh Market
Now – Monday, December 22
Order online and choose which holiday meal you’d like to share with your family.
Seed to Table
Pick up: Wednesday, December 24, 8:00 am-3:00 pm
4835 Immokalee Rd, Naples
Check out their Christmas catering menu and order for a tasty meal to feed the whole family.
Publix
Order by Wednesday, December 24
Holiday meals for as low as $10 per person.
Whole Foods
Now – Monday, December 22
Whatever your holiday gathering might be, Whole Foods has plenty of options for you.
iHOP
Order an iHOP family feast that’s perfect for Christmas for just $30.
Ways to Help
Meals of Hope Holidays Without Hunger
Saturday, December 20, 8:15-11:00 am
Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers
Holiday Without Hunger events are an opportunity for friends, family, churches, teams, neighbors, businesses and other groups to give back this holiday season while having a fun time.
Harry Chapin Food Bank’s 2025 Holiday Matching Challenge
Help families in need get a free meal this holiday season by donating to Harry Chapin Food Bank’s Holiday Matching Challenge.
Community Cooperative Holiday Outreach
You can help the Community Cooperative feed families by donating this holiday season.
FK Your Diet Christmas Giving Tree
Help make a foster child or other children feel the magic of Christmas this year.