SCHUYLER --  The first affected by the pandemic, and the last to recover from the pandemic: senior centers.

Bill White with "The Center" of Schuyler (formerly known as the Colfax County Senior Center) told NCN their community is no exception. 

They've gone from serving 640 meals a lunch in November of 2019, to 360 this last month. 

The loss of residents and income is why they're now beginning a saving grace project that is quite literally as easy as cracking an egg.

The Center will start selling breakfast to the public in mid-January. While initial meals will be a test to see if their cook can keep up with demand (and whether they can break even), the Center hopes to add on lunch sales in February. 

White wants people to know that "Although a lot of people might associate senior centers with just ok food, our chef makes quality, delicious meals," he said. They will offer pancakes; bacon; steak; and more.

Despite the high hopes, White is worried about the rising cost of raw food.

Each meal will be $5 to the public, and $4.25 for older citizens.