This study was conducted to determine the contribution of the Title III meal program to the overall nutrient intake of participants. There were 69 participants in the study with a mean age of 74 years. Overall nutrient intake of the participants was adequate with mean intakes of all nutrients exceek 67% of the RDA. Black subjects consumed more carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and vitamin C at lunch than did white subjects; however, these differences were due to different consumption patterns reported for "home" lunches rather than differences in lunches eaten at the meal site. Lunches supplied at least 33% of the total daily nutrient intake regardless of whether it was a meal program lunch or a home lunch.