Need some Thanksgiving cheer? I'll host you for dinner!

Submitted by Zwillium t3_yrnwyz in washingtondc

A couple years ago, I responded on a whim to a post for some folks looking for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Instead of taking them out to dinner, I hosted a Thanksgiving meal with 5 strangers in my apartment and it ended up being a magical evening.

So let's do it again!

If you're traveling/new to the city/lonely and don't have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving, I'll *cook you a meal with all the fixings - Turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, desserts, drinks - the whole nine yards.

My apartment is by the Southwest Waterfront metro. Specific time TBD, but it will be Thanksgiving day, some time late-ish afternoon.

My apartment can reasonably hold 8-12, so DM me if you would like to come (or reply here saying you'd like to come and I'll DM you) and we can get the Thanksgiving party started. Any exchange of money is not allowed.

(*Food will probably be made by the professionals at Whole Foods, but I'll warm it up and pretend I made the whole thing.)

EDIT - I can accommodate vegetarians/vegans. I picked up some vegan turkey last time and it was a hit with the one vegan!

EDIT2 - 3 4 spots claimed, so this is definitely happening!

EDIT3 - 7 9 folks so far, still have room for a few more :)

EDIT4 - Room for one more! I'm going to cap this at 12. I'll re-open the post with any cancellations, but we're up to 11 folks now.

EDIT5 - Thanks for all the interest, we're at 12! I did have a handful of "maybes", so am still taking people if they are OK going on the wait list.

EDIT6 (Nov 14) - I still have 3 "maybes", so it's possible a slot (or two) will open up. There's no one on the wait list right now, so send me a DM and I can hopefully get you added!

EDIT7 (Thanksgiving Day, 10:20 AM) - I had some last minute COVID cancellations. I've worked my way through the waiting list. I still have one open slot. Please DM me if you'd like to come!

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swampoodler t1_ivuvfbq wrote

Thanks for being an awesome human!

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HighFivingMoonBears t1_ivuuho4 wrote

What a lovely idea! I’m already sorted, but can I ask where you got the vegan turkey?

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NPRjunkieDC t1_iw0wq42 wrote

I'm getting food from PLANTA restaurant all vegetarian They put together a special menu . I really liked the restaurant only time I visited

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sn315on t1_ivw281p wrote

Aww what a great thing to do! I hope your table is full of food and your guests are also!

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Zwillium OP t1_ivw70us wrote

Please don't ruin my secret plans to real-life Hansel and Gretel my guests :)

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sn315on t1_ivxr2ef wrote

Haha!

When we were stationed in Prototype, we'd have the sailors that had nowhere to go, over for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas meals. It's pretty cool to see someone else doing the same so many years later.

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crazekki t1_ivvqocg wrote

Extremely wholesome, thank you!

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Kunphen t1_ivvu631 wrote

You are so sweet to do this.

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Dapper-Print9016 t1_ivx79rd wrote

I've been working 24/7 for nearly 3.5 years and this is the first time since I started that I have time off to visit my parents for the holidays, mom and I will cook together, but I'll toast to you for thinking of others at this time of year.

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Malnurtured_Snay t1_ivxaui7 wrote

Of course this year I'm traveling for the holiday!

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Zwillium OP t1_ivxyce2 wrote

I'll save you a spot for next year.

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uslashanon t1_ivxc96u wrote

What a g. Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving

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haroldhecuba88 t1_ivy55w0 wrote

This is a wonderful gesture. With all the insanity in the world today this is so refreshing to read.

OP, hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and know that you inspired many with your generosity.

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app_priori t1_ivyesv6 wrote

Thanks for your generosity.

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Aliciajay19 t1_ivyph8t wrote

This is incredible. I wish that I would’ve seen this sooner and would’ve secured a spot

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bigkutta t1_ivz13j0 wrote

Wow, you are amazing and this is a great idea! If I werent busy, I'd join!

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