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Senior menus / Meals on Wheels

By Times Staff Writer
Published September 30, 2007

Pasco County operates nine congregate dining sites that offer a nutritious meal and various program activities. There is no charge for these meals, but donations are requested. Additionally, Pasco County delivers meals to homes of frail elderly through two programs: The Elderly Nutrition Program meal is offered for a donation only. The Meals on Wheels program requires a registration fee and a $5 fee per meal. Low-fat milk with each meal. Call to register. For information on any of these meal options or to volunteer, call (727) 834-3340 in west Pasco; (352) 521-5174 in east Pasco; or (813) 929-1231 in central Pasco.

Today: Meatballs with tomato gravy, potatoes au gratin, green beans with red peppers, whole grain bread with margarine, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Tuesday: Oven baked fish filet with tartar sauce, stewed tomatoes and okra, cheesy grits, whole grain sandwich bun with margarine, mixed fruit cup.

Wednesday: Old -fashioned frankfurter with mustard, baked beans and tomato bits, warm cinnamon apples, cole slaw with shredded carrots, hot dog bun with margarine.

Thursday: Minestrone soup, breaded chicken patty with chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, whole wheat bread with margarine, orange or apple.

Friday: Lasagna casserole, spinach, Italian vegetable medley, tossed salad with Italian dressing, whole wheat bread with margarine, peaches.

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