Community briefs
n There is Hope addiction recovery meetings will be held in person on Mondays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30 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 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 Nov. 4, 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, Oct. 11, 18 and 25 and Nov. 1, 8 and 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 724-677-2149 with questions.
n Masontown Community Kitchen at First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church St. in Masontown will be open on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The free meal served will be pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, vegetables, bread and homemade desserts. Donations are accepted and used for future meals. For more information or to volunteer, call Kathy at 724-583-9514 or Judy at 724-943-3013.
n Coffee with a Cop, with state police Trooper Kalee Barnhart, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fuel Coffee Works, 100 Farmington Ohiopyle Road, Farmington. Barnhart is the community service at public information office for the Uniontown and Belle Vernon stations. The event is open to the public.
n The St. Vincent de Paul-sponsored food bank will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville. Participants must be registered with Fayette County Community Action Agency.
n Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, 533 Royal Road, Smock, will host a food bank distribution on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.
n The First Christian Church, 512 Second St., Brownsville, will hold a food bank distribution on is on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants should use the lower-level rear door.