Began in the Fall of 2012 and with a "COVID break", St. Joseph Parish’s Free Community Meals returned in January of 2023. Held during the school year in Hughes Hall, this effort is done in conjunction with our PSR program, parish organizations, and the church communities in our area. Our goal is to provide a nutritious meal and fellowship to those in need. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Coordinated with the 4C's network, free community meals are open to all and offer significant benefits to our parish and beyond by:
Reaching out to faith communities in our area.
Providing all diners with a nutritious meal.
Teaching our PSR students to serve others in a simple, tangible way.
Giving all of us a chance to relax and enjoy the fellowship of everyone involved.
Please join us for food and fellowship. All are welcome!
Mondays Thru Fridays:
Center of Hope, 1034 W. Main St., Ravenna (330-297-5454)
Serves Hot Meals: Weekdays, 11:30-12:30 p.m., Sundays, 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays:
Covenant Bible Fellowship Church, 8146 High St., Garrettsville (330-527-4205)
Serves: 1st Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 Main St., Mantua (330-274-2849)
Serves: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5–6:30 p.m.
Lake Brady United Methodist Church, 1994 Brady Lake Rd., Kent (330-673-0145
Serves "God Provides" Meal: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:30–7 p.m.
Thursdays:
Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 S. R. 82 (Corner of S.R. 82 and Mantua Center Rd.), Mantua (330-274-8258)
Serves "Loaves & Fishes" Meal: Last Thursday of the month, 5-6:30 p.m. (Jan.-Oct.)
Fridays:
MARSI (Mantua Restoration Society), old Mantua Center School Annex, 11751 Mantua Center Rd., Mantua
Serves "2nd Fridays" Meal: 2nd Friday of the month, 4-7 p.m. (eat-in & take-out available)
Saturdays:
First United Methodist Church, 263 S. Prospect St., Ravenna (330-297-7196) - 12 area churches from several denominations take turns preparing & serving
Serves "Loaves & Fishes" Program: Every Saturday, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
Windham Congregational Church (Brick Chapel), 9003 N. Main St., Windham (330-326-3926)
Serves: 2nd Saturday of the month, 12-1 p.m. (drive-thru)
St Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua (330-274-2253)
Serves: 3rd Saturday of the month, 6 p.m. (during PSR year)