Community Harvest Dinner: A No-Cost Fall Meal for DC Neighbors

The Community Harvest Dinner is our annual fall celebration, where neighbors gather for a seasonal meal, live music, and family fun in Southeast, DC. We host it each November with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Picture the smell of slow-cooked greens, kids racing to an activity table, and neighbors who met last year waving each other over to say hello. In 2025, we served hundreds of meals and filled the room with laughter, dancing, and gratitude (read the 2025 recap). This year, we’re ready to do it again, and we want you there.

What food is served at the Community Harvest Dinner?

Guests enjoy a Thanksgiving-style dinner made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and prepared by local chefs, many of them connected to Martha’s Table’s Community Kitchen Initiative. Last year’s menu featured turkey, collard greens, cornbread, and mac and cheese.

Beyond the plate, you can expect:

• Live music and dancing to keep the energy high all afternoon
• Family-friendly activities for kids of every age
• Time to connect with neighbors, volunteers, and Martha’s Table staff and partners

How do I RSVP for the Community Harvest Dinner?

Reserve your seat at no cost on Eventbrite. Early RSVPs help our team plan for food and seating. Bring your family, your neighbors, and that friend who always has a story to tell. Come as you are, in comfortable clothes, and with a healthy appetite.

Reserve your spot today!

How can I volunteer at the Community Harvest Dinner?

Sign up at volunteer.marthastable.org to greet guests, serve meals, set tables, or help with kids’ activities. Volunteering at the Harvest Dinner is one of the most joyful ways to give back in DC this Thanksgiving season. It’s also a great way to bring family, friends, or coworkers together around a shared purpose.

How can I donate to or sponsor the Harvest Dinner?

Make a gift at marthastable.org/donate or become an event sponsor. Your support helps provide warm, healthy meals this fall and sustains Martha’s Table’s year-round work building strong children, strong families, and strong communities in Wards 7 and 8 and Columbia Heights.

• Make a gift to keep our work going this season.
• Become an event sponsor and show your organization’s commitment to community connection.

Share the event with your neighbors!

Can’t make it on November 21? You can still help fill the table. Share this post, text the RSVP link to a neighbor, or post about the event on social media. Every invitation helps us reach another neighbor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Community Harvest Dinner 2026?

• The Community Harvest Dinner takes place on Saturday, November 21, from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Where is the Community Harvest Dinner held?

• Martha’s Table hosts the dinner with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 1600 Morris Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Is there a cost to attend?

• The Community Harvest Dinner is a no-cost event, and everyone is welcome.

Do I need to RSVP?

• Yes. Guests are asked to RSVP on Eventbrite at MTHarvestDinner26.eventbrite.com so the team can plan for food and seating.

Is the event family-friendly?

• Yes. The dinner includes activities for kids and families, live music, and dancing for all ages.

Is the Community Harvest Dinner a Thanksgiving meal?

• The Community Harvest Dinner is a seasonal fall meal held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Last year’s menu included turkey, collard greens, cornbread, and mac and cheese.

How can I volunteer or donate?

• Sign up to volunteer at volunteer.marthastable.org, make a gift at marthastable.org/donate, or ask about sponsorship through the Community Harvest Dinner page.

What is Martha’s Table?

• Martha’s Table is a Washington, DC, nonprofit that supports strong children, strong families, and strong communities, with programs serving neighbors in Wards 7 and 8 and Columbia Heights.