The nutrition program for persons age 60 and over is funded by the county Office for the Aging, state and federal grants, and contributions from participants. Meals are served Monday through Friday at the Ava Dorfman Senior Citizens Civic Center and the South Rome Senior Citizens Center, both in Rome; United Methodist Church, Vernon; United Methodist Church, Boonville, Noyes Manor Apartments, Sherrill; and Town Hall in Forestport.

It is essential to the success of the program that those who can afford to contribute do so. However, no one can be turned away because they do not contribute. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance.

Each diner receives an envelope into which a suggested voluntary contribution may be placed to pay for the $5 meal. A donation of $2 is suggested.

The menu for the week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 4:

Monday — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peas, whole wheat bread, cinnamon pears.

Tuesday — Baked chicken with gravy, rice, mixed vegetables, whole wheat bread, assorted pudding with topping.

Wednesday — Beef stew, Brussel sprouts, juice, warm biscuit, apricots.

Thursday — Sliced ham with fruit sauce, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, rye bread, cake with frosting.

Friday — Goulash, Italian blend vegetables, warm garlic bread, vanilla pudding with oranges.

Diet substitutes are available with some meals, upon request. The menu is subject to change by the OFA.