Free Thanksgiving Celebration for Families Set for Nov. 11 in Lealman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Floridant -- Ryan Nece Foundation will host its annual Power of ThanksGiving Celebration, a free evening for local families, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N. in St. Petersburg. The event is sponsored by Speer Dream. Families must pre-register to attend at https://form.jotform.com/262776506526162.

Registered families will receive a hot entrée and dessert from Metropolitan Ministries, groceries for the coming week from Feeding Tampa Bay, and pet food from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for those who need it. Children can enjoy face painting, crafts and free books from local book buses, and the evening will include live entertainment and special guest appearances. Student servant leaders from Ryan Nece Foundation will help make the celebration happen.

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St. Petersburg Foundation, which operates the Lealman Exchange in partnership with Pinellas County, is the host site for the event. The Exchange regularly opens its doors to organizations that want to bring services directly to Lealman residents, and the celebration is one example of how those partnerships work.

Our neighbors do best when support comes to them, in a place they already trust. We're grateful to Ryan Nece Foundation and every partner who is bringing a warm meal, groceries and a little joy to Lealman families this season." - Becca McCoy, Lealman Exchange Navigator.

Event details

What: Power of ThanksGiving Celebration, free for pre-registered families

When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33714

Register: https://form.jotform.com/262776506526162 (pre-registration required)