Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 1, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meatloaf, $5.

Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 2, 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

Friday lunch – Friday, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Homemade fish chowder, grilled crab and swiss sandwiches, a special and desserts. A la carte pricing and take out available.

Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 3, 5-6:30 p.m., Casco Masonic Lodge, 20 Mill St., Yarmouth. Three kinds of beans, macaroni & cheese, cole slaw, pies and biscuits, hot dogs, and beverages. $10, $4.

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

Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 3, 5 and 6 p.m., Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Beans, ham, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, Italian bread, homemade pies and beverages. $8, $5.

Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two kinds of beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, homemade biscuits and pies. $8, $4.

Free meal – Wednesday, Dec. 7, 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, Dec. 7, 5-6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, Peary Terrace, South Portland. Teriyaki chicken stir fry, salad, rolls and dessert. $7.

Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 8, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5.

Tips for charity luncheon – Friday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Festival of Trees Committee to benefit Westbrook Food Pantry and Good Samaritan Fund. Hearty soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage. $5.

Santa’s breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-10 a.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham. Sponsored by the Key Club. Proceeds benefit Camp Sunshine. $5.

Free breakfast with Santa – Saturday, Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. A Christmas Tree Festival event.

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