There really is such thing as a free lunch: New Kensington church offers it once a month

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There really is such thing as a free lunch: New Kensington church offers it once a month

By Shane Dunlap

1 Min Read • Jan. 21, 2026 | 1 month Ago

| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:26 p.m.

Church member Gregory Paul of New Kensington, who has been coming to Allegheny Valley Church of God every Sunday for eight years, sits down to enjoy a free chili lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the church in New Kensington. (Shane Dunlap | TribLive)

Allegheny Valley Church of God serves a free lunch to the community every third Wednesday of the month. This month’s lunch was chili, perfect for a cold January day. The meals are served by congregation volunteers at the church hall in New Kensigton.

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