Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 8, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meat loaf, $5.

Public chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, or lobster roll lunch with chips, $8; cup of chowder, $5. Combination lobster roll with a cup of chowder, $11. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and beverage. Takeouts available.

Free meal – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored in collaboration with Wayside Food programs and hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church. Handicapped accessible.

Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 15, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Smothered beef, $5.

Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 17, 5-6 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. Baked beans, casseroles, homemade pies and more. $8; $17, family.

To be included in this listing, nonprofit organizations planning public meals should email information at least 10 days in advance to Robert Lowell at rlowell@keepmecurrent.com.