Community briefs
n There is Hope addiction recovery meetings will be held in person on Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Malden Christian Fellowship, 343 Old National Pike, Brownsville. For Zoom access to the meetings or more information, call 724-434-4597 or 724-785-3042.
n Masontown Community Kitchen will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The menu will be homemade chicken noodle soup, salad, bread and homemade desserts. The meals are free, but donations are accepted and provide for future meals. All are welcome to attend. The meal will be served at First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church St., Masontown. For more information or to volunteer call Kathy at 724-583-9514 or Judy at 724-943-3013.
n East End United Community Center is holding food pantries on the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. Upcoming dates are Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 6, April 3 and May 1. EEUCC is located at 150 Coolspring St., Uniontown. For additional information, call 724-437-1660.
n Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock, will hold “Kingdom Kids,” featuring Bible stories, music, crafts games and snacks, on Wednesdays, Nov. 8 and 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 724-677-2149 with questions.
n Volunteers will be a packing for the “Food for Falcons” program on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. at the Brownsville First Christian Church, 512 Second Street, Brownsville.
n Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville, is holding a weekly prayer group open to the public on Tuesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 6 p.m.
n The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the parking lot of the St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville. Families must be registered with Fayette County Community Action Agency in order to receive food.
n There will be a food bank at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock, on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10:00 a.m.
n There will be a blood drive at the First Christian Church of Brownsville, 512 Second Street, Brownsville, on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
n The First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, will hold a food bank distribution on is on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants should use the lower-level rear door.
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