Community dinner – Thursday, Jan. 12, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken and gravy, $5.

Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 13, 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 opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and beverage. Takeouts available.

Breakfast buffet – Saturday, Jan. 14, 7:30-10 a.m.,  West Cumberland United Methodist Church parish hall, corner of Upper Methodist and Blackstrap roads, Cumberland. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, baked beans, muffins, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea. $7, $3; takeout available. 

Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 14, 5 and 6 p.m.,Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, American chop suey, bread and butter, pickles, homemade pies, and beverages.
Cost $8, $5.

Chicken pie supper – Saturday, Jan. 14, 5-6:30 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. $10, $5.

Free meal – Wednesday, Jan. 18, 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, Jan. 18, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, Peary Terrace, South Portland. Lasagna, salad, rolls and dessert. $7.

Community dinner – Thursday, Jan. 19, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Smothered beef, $5.

Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 21, 5-6 p.m., Amvets Post 6, Route 100, New Gloucester. Two kinds of beans, brown bread, homemade biscuits, cole slaw, American chop suey, and two tables of desserts. $7, $3.

Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 21, 5-6 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland.  Baked  beans, casseroles, homemade pies, live music and mini fair.

Nonprofit organizations who want to list public meals should email information 10 days in advance to [email protected].