A free meal for residents of the Tamaqua and Coaldale areas will be held Jan. 26 in the Perla Building, 105 W. Broad St.

The meal will be prepared by Stokes Ministry in partnership with local volunteers and community organizations. Seating will be between 6 and 8 p.m.

Community resources and information for those in need and may have housing insecurities will also be available.