Hard economic times mean more hungry people in Washtenaw County.

And as Thanksgiving approaches, AnnArbor.com is looking to highlight the businesses and organizations who are helping those in need. If you are holding a free Thanksgiving meal this year, we want to know.

We'll be compiling a list of the free Thanksgiving meals offered for those in need throughout Washtenaw County and featuring it on AnnArbor.com.

From Ypsilanti to Ann Arbor to Dexter, if your restaurant, church or other organization has plans to help out this holiday, email me the details at juliebaker@annarbor.com.