Dustin Poirier’s Good Fight Foundation Giving Away 500 Thanksgiving Meals in Lafayette

Dustin and Jolie Poirier, along with the team at the Good Fight Foundation, continue to make a difference in their local community throughout the year. With Thanksgiving approaching, one of their most anticipated annual traditions is returning to Acadiana.

The Good Fight Foundation has officially announced its 2026 Thanksgiving Meal Pickup, where 500 Thanksgiving meals will be distributed to families in need ahead of the holiday.

Over the years, the foundation has helped feed thousands of local families through its annual Thanksgiving giveaways, and this year, that tradition continues with the support of volunteers, local businesses, sponsors, and community partners.

When and Where Is the Good Fight Foundation Thanksgiving Giveaway?

The foundation has confirmed that this year's Thanksgiving meal distribution will take place on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at Prejean's Restaurant in Lafayette.

Here are the details families need to know:

• Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
• Time: 8 a.m.
• Location: Prejean's Restaurant
• Address: 3480 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA
• Meals available: 500 Thanksgiving meal packages
• Limit: One meal package per vehicle

The foundation encourages anyone planning to attend to arrive early, as the meals are expected to go quickly.

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What Drivers Should Know Before Arriving at Prejean's

Anyone familiar with the Good Fight Foundation's annual Thanksgiving giveaway knows that vehicles can begin lining up well before distribution starts.

While traffic can build early, the line typically moves efficiently once volunteers begin distributing meals.

Officers will be on hand to help manage traffic, and organizers say they will do their best to notify the public of any necessary rerouting to minimize delays along area roadways.

Motorists traveling through the area should be especially mindful of additional traffic, while those attending the giveaway are encouraged to follow all traffic laws, remain patient, and pay close attention to directions from law enforcement.

A Community Effort That Continues to Grow

Although Dustin and Jolie Poirier are the familiar faces behind the Good Fight Foundation, the annual Thanksgiving giveaway is made possible by a much larger team of people who share their commitment to helping Acadiana.

Over the years, organizations and businesses including the Carencro Police Department, Prejean's Restaurant, Tony Chachere's, LOGIC, and numerous other volunteers and sponsors have helped make these distributions possible.

It's an effort that requires planning, preparation, and plenty of helping hands to ensure hundreds of families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

In announcing this year's event, the foundation thanked the community for its continued support, noting that the generosity of those involved is what allows the tradition to return year after year.

Help Spread the Word to Families Who May Need a Meal

For the Poiriers and the Good Fight Foundation, giving back to Acadiana has become a year-round mission, and the annual Thanksgiving meal distribution remains one of the organization's most recognizable community efforts.

With 500 meal packages available and a limit of one per vehicle, organizers are encouraging families to plan ahead.

If you know someone in Acadiana who could use a helping hand this Thanksgiving, consider sharing the pickup information with them now so they can make arrangements to attend.

The giveaway begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, at Prejean's Restaurant on NE Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette.