Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the local community!

Date/Time
13 Nov 2026 until 6 Dec 2026
12:00 am - 12:01 am

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Hi friends!

The Thanksgiving holiday season is soon to arrive and IFI is arranging several free Thanksgiving dinner opportunities in the local community for you to choose from. Some of these dinners will be larger group type gatherings and some will be smaller ones, with a few even taking place in local homes. Sign up to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, meet new friends, and find out what the Thanksgiving holiday is all about! Dinners will begin as early as mid-November and continue throughout the Thanksgiving season as hosts become available. The majority of the dinners are on the weekends. See more details in the sign-up form below!

Your dietary preferences will be accommodated for. Transportation will be provided for those needing it. Please list all possible dates that work for you but there is a limit of one dinner match per person/family so that as many as possible can enjoy this holiday experience. You must attend if you are assigned a dinner date because your hosts will be preparing food reserved especially for you! IFI will contact you to confirm your assigned location and date for your dinner.

We look forward to matching you with a dinner that fits your schedule!

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See more details in the sign-up form below!

First Name:(Required)

Last Name:(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Your complete local address (Your street address, apt. #, and which city):(Required)

Country that you are from (a citizen of). Do not use auto-fill please:(Required)

Your sex (M or F):(Required)

List all other family members who will attend this dinner with you (or say None). Include children's ages please:(Required)

Will you need IFI transportation for the dinner? (Yes or No). If No, explain your method of transportation to the dinner:(Required)

I am able to attend a group Thanksgiving dinner on November 14th (say Yes or No):

I am able to attend a group Thanksgiving dinner at noon on November 15th (say Yes or No):

Are there any other dates that can work for you for a Thanksgiving dinner other than the ones listed above? Please list all those other dates that work for you in November or early December. IFI cannot promise, but we will try to match you with a dinner host on one of those dates (or say NA).

Foods that you do not eat (Describe or say None):(Required)

When will you complete your stay here in the Urbana-Champaign area? (List month and year):(Required)

What degree/department are you here for (If other reason, explain):(Required)

What is your native language?(Required)

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