Chowder luncheon – Friday, May 5, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and beverage. Takeouts available.

Buffet-style lunch – Friday, May 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Haddock chowder, a monthly special, biscuits, coffee and desserts. Donations are appreciated and will go toward the church’s work.

Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, intersection routes 202 and 35, Hollis Center. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, chop suey, cole slaw and desserts. $8, $3.

Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 5-6:30 p.m., Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road, Standish. Three kinds of beans, hot dogs, brown bread, casseroles, salads, beverages and homemade pies. $8, $4.

Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 5 and 6 p.m., Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Beans, ham, macaroni & cheese, cole slaw, Italian bread, homemade pies and beverages. $8, $5.

Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 4:30-6 p.m., Windham Friends Church, 374 Gray Road (Route 202), Windham. Homemade baked beans, brown bread, salads, rolls and pies. $8, $1.

Roast beef supper – Saturday, May 6, 4-6 p.m., Scarborough Lions Den, 273 Gorham Road, Scarborough. To benefit Scarborough Historical Society. $10, $5; all you can eat, takeout available.

Bean supper – Saturday, May 6, 5 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail, Route 25 (three miles west of Gorham Village), Gorham. Three kinds of beans, hot dogs, chicken pie, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, delicious homemade pies, coffee and punch; no one leaves hungry. Ticket sales start at 4 p.m.; $8, $3.

Baked haddock dinner – Saturday, May 6, 5-6 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Windham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, coffee/tea/punch and dessert buffet. Tickets available at door until sold out. $9, $4. Pizza, gluten-free and takeout available. Sponsored by Windham Knights of Columbus to benefit The Community of the Resurrection in Otisfield.

Free meal – Wednesday, May 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored in collaboration with Wayside Food programs and Trinity Lutheran Church. Handicapped accessible and free parking.

VFW meal – Wednesday, May 10, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, Peary Terrace, South Portland. Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, veggies, rolls and dessert. $7.

Community dinner – Thursday, May 11, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meatloaf, $5.

Breakfast buffet – Saturday, May 13, 7:30-9:30 a.m., West Cumberland United Methodist Church, corner of Blackstrap and Upper Methodist roads, Cumberland. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, baked beans, muffins, fresh fruit and juice. $7, $3. Takeout available.

Nonprofit organizations who want to list public meals should email information 10 days in advance to rlowell@keepmecurrent.com.