Gold Plate program

The Gold Plate program of Perry County in Du Quoin is producing hot meals Monday through Friday (closed on holidays) during the pandemic. People able to pick them up can come between 10 a.m. and noon at 721 N. Hickory. Suggested donation for seniors is $3.50. Those under 60 are asked to pay $6.50.

Meanwhile, people who need the meals delivered to their homes will receive one hot meal and four frozen meals every Monday, to last through the week. Call (618) 542-3511 to order at-home delivery.

Gold Plate's Adult Day Service and meal sites are closed.

Oct. 9-16

• Friday, Oct. 9: Vegetable soup with crackers; ham salad sandwich; lettuce; cottage check; poke cake with fruit.

• Monday, Oct. 12: Pulled pork on bun; baked beans; pasta salad; pudding; fruit; applesauce.

• Tuesday, Oct. 13: Chicken & dumplings; mashed potatoes; carrots' whole wheat roll; cake with fruit.

• Wednesday, Oct. 14: Sloppy Joes on bun; baked beans; pasta salad; fruit.

• Thursday, Oct. 15: Roast beef; mashed potatoes and gravy; green beans; roll; fruit.

• Friday, Oct. 16: Lasagna; tossed salad; garlic bread; broccoli; fruit.