Free meals will be distributed in Independence this evening.  Lisa Wilson with the Independence Chamber says the meals are open to anyone who needs a meal.  Tonight's meal will be at the Wesley Center, 111 E. Maple beginning at 6:00pm. 

Wilson says other churches in Independence offer free meals as well.  The First Christian Church at 319 W. Laurel offers free meals on Tuesday evenings and the First Baptist Church at 220 N. Penn offers free meals on Wednesday evenings.