The first Mooresville Community Thanksgiving Meal was served in 2005, continuing a concept piloted years earlier by the Sweet Fire restaurant. When Sweet Fire closed, a Singles Bible study group from Williamson's Chapel Methodist Church decided to take up the cause. The first Mooresville Community Thanksgiving Meal was held at Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church.

The second year, the meal was moved to First Baptist Church of Mooresville in order to accommodate the expanding numbers of people taking advantage of the meal and fellowship; and to provide a more central location for every one involved. The success of this endeavor has been due in very large part to the churches and people involved.

This year the Mooresville Community Thanksgiving meal is planning expansion through the creation of additional serving sites at local churches around Mooresville.