The First United Methodist Church started Butler’s free community dinners in 1993, according to Ruth Griffin, coordinator of the dinner at the church at 200 E. North St.

“I think it’s great,” said Rev. Harry Bielewicz, pastor of the three Roman Catholic parishes in downtown Butler — St. Paul, St. Peter and St. Michael the Archangel — and coordinator of the Tuesday community dinner at St. Paul. “When we feed folks, we’re feeding Christ in these people. This is a tremendous mission we’re on.”

Following are some of the free community dinners that take place in Butler County.

Mondays: 5 to 6 p.m., First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., hosted jointly with Grace Lutheran, Jefferson Center Presbyterian and Christ Community Methodist churches

Tuesdays: 5 to 6 p.m., St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., hosted in rotation by 18 Catholic organizations in the area.

Wednesdays: 5 to 6 p.m., Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., hosted by Covenant and Faith United Presbyterian churches.

Thursdays: 5 to 6 p.m., Katie’s Kitchen, St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., hosted jointly with Trinity Lutheran Church.

Fridays: 5 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

First, fourth and fifth Saturdays: 5 to 6 p.m., New Beginnings Free Methodist Church, 416 Center Ave.

Second and third Saturdays: 5 to 6 p.m., North Street Christian Church, 220 W. North St.

Third Wednesdays: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Cookin’ for a Cause, Concord Presbyterian Church, 673 Hooker Road, West Sunbury.

Third Wednesdays: 5 to 6 p.m., Cabot United Methodist Church, 707 Winfield Road, Cabot.

Third Thursdays: 4:30 to 6 p.m., Center United Presbyterian Church, 211 Center St., Slippery Rock.