Families from DeKalb, Rockdale and Newton counties will find hot meals at the J.A.M. Community Development Center on Nov. 22 and A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys and Girls Club on Nov. 26.

The Nov. 22 event is the fourth annual Thanksgiving giveaway held by J.A.M. Worldwide Ministries Christian Church. This year, it is joined in the venture by former NBA player Dion Glover. Recipients will get baskets loaded with whole turkeys and nonperishable items for their holiday dinner.

Lorenzo G. Johnson Jr., senior pastor, said the giveaway allows them to serve families who have limited resources and are in need. “Our goal is to ensure that families are fed both spiritually and physically,” he said.

The giveaway, which starts at 5 p.m., includes a Gospel Expo with local artists performing rhythm and gospel, holy hip-hop, and soul music.

The J.A.M. Community Development Center is at 1419 Old McDonough Highway, Conyers. For more information, visit www .jamchurch.org or call 1-888-495-4056.

Thanksgiving Day dinner

On Thanksgiving Day, New Life Family Christian Center is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner for the community.

The meal will be served at 1 p.m. at the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys and Girls Club, 1015 O’Kelly St. in Conyers. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

To register or for more information, call 678-342-9117.