Westbrook Offers Free and Low-Cost Community Meals

Congregational church, community center, and local church provide meals throughout February.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The city of Westbrook, Maine is offering a variety of free and low-cost community meals throughout February, including a free community lunch, a bean supper, a weekly community meal, and a free Saturday meal with chicken stew, rolls, salad, and dessert.

Why it matters

These community meals provide affordable and accessible food options for Westbrook residents, especially those facing food insecurity. They also bring the community together and foster a sense of togetherness.

The details

The meals are being hosted at several locations around Westbrook, including the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, the Westbrook Community Center, and FBC Westbrook. The meals feature a variety of homemade dishes like soup, baked beans, chicken stew, and desserts. Some events also include live music.

  • The free community lunch is on Thursday, February 12 at 11 a.m.
  • The Westbrook bean supper is on Saturday, February 14 from 5 to 6 p.m.
  • The free weekly community meal is on Wednesday, February 18 from 5 to 6 p.m.
  • The free community meal is on Saturday, February 21 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The players

Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church

A local church hosting two of the community meals.

Westbrook Community Center

A community center hosting one of the weekly community meals.

Trinity Lutheran Church

A local church providing the food for the weekly community meal at the Westbrook Community Center.

Wayside Food Programs

A non-profit organization partnering with Trinity Lutheran Church to provide the weekly community meal.

FBC Westbrook

A local church hosting one of the free community meals.

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The takeaway

These community meals demonstrate Westbrook's commitment to providing affordable and accessible food options for all residents, fostering a sense of togetherness and supporting those facing food insecurity.