Oktoberfest — October 9 & 10 in Oak Harbor, benefiting The Family Fork of Washington
Who we are
A neighborhood organization built around a shared meal
Who we serve. Anyone in our community who could use a warm meal, good company, or a place to belong — families, seniors, neighbors between jobs, and folks who would otherwise spend the holiday alone. Nobody is asked to qualify.
Why we exist. The Family Fork was created because a shared table is the simplest way to take care of the people around you. What started as a holiday meal has grown into a year-round effort to gather and support our community.
Our connection to Orlando’s BBQ & Grill. The Family Fork grew out of the community around Orlando's BBQ & Grill.
How your support helps. Fundraisers and ticketed events pay for food, supplies, and facilities, so the free community dinner stays free and future programs can happen.
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Our signature program
The free community Thanksgiving dinner
Every year we set the table for anyone who wants a seat. No tickets, no cost, no questions asked — just turkey, sides, pie, and neighbors who are glad you came. It is the heart of everything The Family Fork does.
“Help Set the Table”
Our general fundraising campaign. Every gift buys groceries, covers the hall, and keeps a chair open for someone who needs one.
Community impact
What your support adds up to
Every dollar and every hour goes straight onto the table. Here is what the community made happen at our last free Thanksgiving dinner.
1,403
Free meals served
112
Volunteers
317 lbs
Turkey (deboned)
34 gal
Homemade gravy
Food served on the line
- Honeyed Ham
- 222 lbs
- Chicken Dumsticks
- 190 lbs
- Pulled Pork
- 165 lbs
- Mac and Cheese
- 320 lbs
- Mashed Potatoes
- 220 lbs
- Cornbread Dressing
- 180 lbs
- Green Beans
- 155 lbs
- Buttered Corn
- 120 lbs
- Hawaiian Bread Rolls
- 1,176
- Pumpkin Pies
- 30
- Apple Pies
- 25
- Lemonade
- 32 gal
Thank you to our in-kind donors
Local companies and churches donated the food, supplies, equipment, and disposables that made this possible.
- Van Pelt Construction
- The Mill at the Kasteel
- Oak Harbor Home Depot
- Mission Ministry Outreach
- Jersey Mike’s Oak Harbor
- Living Faith Christian Center
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There is always room at this table.
Give, volunteer, sponsor, or simply come eat with us.