If nobody's cooking at your place this Thanksgiving, you still have three good ways to a proper holiday dinner. A meal delivered to your door. A ride to a family member's table. Or a seat at a community dinner near you. GoGoGrandparent handles the first two with one phone call to 1 (855) 464-6872, and there's no smartphone or app to deal with.
The one thing to know up front is timing. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26 this year, and AAA expected 81.8 million people to travel for Thanksgiving last year, 73 million of them by car. Roads and drivers are busy that week, so the earlier you call, the smoother the day goes.
How does a senior get a Thanksgiving meal delivered?
Call 1 (855) 464-6872 and press 7 for delivery. That's GoGo Gourmet, GoGoGrandparent's meal delivery service. Tell the operator what you'd like, and the team orders from a local restaurant that delivers and has it brought to your door. The cost is the restaurant's price plus a small concierge fee. Ask the operator for a quote before you confirm.
A holiday order from a restaurant usually means a turkey or ham plate with two or three sides and a slice of pie. If you'd rather have a prepared dinner for two from a grocery store, that goes through GoGo Grocery on the same number; follow the heating instructions on the package. Either way, the operator can read you the options over the phone, so you don't need a website or a printed flyer.
Three things make a holiday order go smoothly:
- Order early in the week. Many restaurants and grocery stores sell a full Thanksgiving dinner for one or two people. Most want the order a few days ahead, and not every kitchen is open on the day itself. Ask the operator what's open where you live.
- Say how you like to eat. Low salt, soft foods, a smaller portion. Tell the operator about any dietary needs or allergies so they can pass them along, and if you have a food allergy, confirm with the restaurant what it can safely prepare.
- Save the order. Once it's on file, you can ask for the same meal again next time in about a minute.
If you'd rather cook one dish and let someone else do the rest, the guide to Thanksgiving dishes seniors can bring has eight that travel well.
How does a senior get to Thanksgiving dinner without driving?
Call the same number and book the ride a few days ahead. GoGo Rides arranges an Uber or Lyft by phone, with a driver vetted for high ratings, and the GoGo Guardians team is able to monitor the trip. When a ride is booked in advance, the price you see at booking is the price we lock in, so a busy holiday afternoon doesn't change what you were quoted.
Tell the operator what time you need to arrive, and leave extra time for holiday traffic. For the trip home, call when you're ready to leave rather than fixing a time. Family dinners run long, and nobody wants to leave before the pie. The rides for seniors page explains how a booking works, step by step.
Can family arrange it from another state?
Yes. Once a son, daughter or friend has been added to the account as someone who can make requests, they can arrange and pay for the meal or the ride on your behalf, even from across the country. Plenty of families do exactly that. The children order the dinner, or book the ride to the host's house, and call afterwards to hear how it went.
What about a senior who'd rather not spend the day alone?
About one in four Americans aged 65 and older are considered socially isolated, according to the National Academies. If you'd like company on Thanksgiving, call your local senior center or Area Agency on Aging and ask what's happening nearby. A few more ideas, each one phone call:
- A community dinner. Senior centers, churches and the local Area Agency on Aging often host a free or low-cost Thanksgiving meal. GoGo Rides gets you there and back.
- Dinner for two at home. Order a meal for yourself and a neighbor, and share the table.
- A ride to the family. A visit beats a video call, and the booking takes a few minutes.
Three ways to a good Thanksgiving dinner
A meal delivered, a ride to the table, or a seat at a community dinner. GoGoGrandparent has helped older adults with rides and deliveries since 2016, and the holiday isn't any different. Whichever way fits, call 1 (855) 464-6872 early in the week, and Thanksgiving is handled.
FAQ
Can GoGo Gourmet deliver a meal on Thanksgiving Day itself?
It depends on which restaurants are open and delivering where you live. Order early in the week and the operator will say what's available, or ask whether delivery the day before is an option.
How far ahead should the ride to dinner be booked?
A few days is plenty. The price you see at booking is the price we lock in. Call for the ride home once you're ready to leave.
Can leftovers come home?
Yes. Pack them in a covered container and refrigerate them within two hours of coming off the heat or out of the fridge, and count the drive home in that time. Above 90°F, the USDA limit is one hour.
What does it cost?
For a meal, the restaurant's price plus a small concierge fee. For a ride, the Uber or Lyft fare plus a small concierge fee. Ask the operator for a quote before you confirm either one.
Written with AI assistance, reviewed by our team.
