BATON ROUGE - The holiday season is bringing people together with the spirit of giving in the Capital area.

Several community businesses are hosting turkey giveaways and food drives to help families in need ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. 

The following events are taking place in the capital area:

Nov. 25 
-Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Community Blessing Day: 1,000 Turkey Giveaway from 8-11 a.m. at 8919 World Ministry Avenue, Baton Rouge
-District 7 Thanksgiving Turkey and Trimmings Giveaway from 12-2 p.m. at 4000 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge 
-S.E.A.D. and BRAREB's Feed the Homeless Thanksgiving Feast from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1618 Blanche Court, Baton Rouge

Nov. 26
- 14th Annual Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Family Giveaway at 10:30 a.m. at Bennie's Burgers and Soul Food, 4685 North St., Baton Rouge

Nov. 27
- 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Meal for the Community.  10 am - 12:00 pm.  Encounter Church at 12112 Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge.