Senior menus / Meals on Wheels

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2008

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 the 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. Meals include low-fat milk. 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: Sliced ham with fruit sauce, whipped sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots and cauliflower mix, whole wheat bread with margarine, applesauce.

Tuesday Birthday Celebration: Stewed chicken with vegetables, yellow rice with tomatoes and peppers, chopped spinach, whole grain bread with margarine, birthday cake and ice cream (pudding for home delivery).

Wednesday: Baked fish wedge with tartar sauce, cheesy mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes and okra, whole grain bun with margarine, mixed fruit.

Thursday: Three bean chili, white rice, glazed carrots, corn bread with margarine, banana.

Friday: Pasta Primavera casserole, whole kernel corn, broccoli cuts, whole wheat bread with margarine, chocolate pudding.

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