Soup Kitchen/Drop in Center - The PATH Center:

The PATH (Partnership Assistance to the Homeless) Center, located at 1939 E. Second St. in the Richland Place Building in Defiance, is a soup kitchen/drop-in center.  The program focuses on serving homeless persons, those with severe mental disabilities, or those who have food or nutritional needs – but all are welcome. 

A hot nutritious meal is served each weekday at noon.  Weekend and holiday meals are served at 11:30am.

The PATH Center Provides:

  • Friendship and Socialization
  • FREE nutritious meals
  • USDA Food Commodity Distribution for Defiance residents
  • Referral information for area social service agencies and community support
  • Games and activities
  • Guest speakers providing educational opportunities
  • Free bread and bakery items (as supplies last)
  • Morning coffee, juice, and rolls

A variety of activities are planned at PATH for the enjoyment of all.  Participants enjoy bingo, card games, movies and group games.  Dances and dinner parties are planned for special events and holidays.

Stop in, have a cup of coffee, a good meal, and enjoy the fellowship.

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