With the start of a new year business picks up at the Knoxville Senior Citizen Center according to coordinator Martha Dykstra.

Dykstra said the numbers at the center keep increasing with elderly meals being served for an economical price. Seniors are considered to be those individuals aged 60 and over. 

The cost of a senior meal is a suggested contribution of $5 whether the meal is delivered to the home or served at the Senior Citizen Center. For those individuals under the age of 60, the price for a meal is $8.65.

Meals are served Monday through Thursday, but individuals get five meals, as Friday is a cold meal which is delivered on Thursday.

Dykstra said volunteers are always needed to deliver meals.