For many people, January and February can brings the doldrums of winter.

 One of the things that can fight the mid-winter blues is social activities and being around other people. Sometimes, people just need a hot meal.  Independence Chamber President Lisa Wilson says there are several community dinners around Independence that can provide residents a place to socialize and get a home cooked meal.

Every Tuesday in Independence, the First Christian Church at 319 West Laurel hosts the Open Arms Diner carry-out meals from 5 to 5:30pm. On Wednesdays, the Baptist Church at 220 South Penn hosts a dine-in meal beginning at 5:45 and on Thursdays, the churches rotate hosting the CUFF meal.