Otterbein Church to hold free community meal

The menu will include ham, green beans and potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, dessert and beverages

The menu will include ham, green beans and potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, dessert and beverages.

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Published April 2, 2026 - 9:35 a.m.

Otterbein United Methodist Church will hold its monthly free community meal Tuesday, April 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The menu will include ham, green beans and potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, dessert and beverages.

Guests may dine in or carry out.

The congregation is sponsoring the outreach meal, which is open to the public.

Otterbein United Methodist Church is located at 6025 Shepler Church Road SW, just one-eighth mile south of the Fohl Road-Shepler Church roundabout.

For additional information, call the church office at 330-484-2776. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. The office is closed Friday.

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