Dozens of volunteers delivered 231 ham dinners Sunday to residents of York and Cumberland counties, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to cook themselves a meal.

Melissa Meserve’s family came four years ago for the meal, and ended up washing dishes. Now they come as volunteers. “It’s our favorite part of Christmas now,” Meserve said.

Dozens of volunteers met at the Westbrook Community Center this morning to pick up hot Christmas dinners and deliver them to more than 100 people in greater Portland.

Combining surveillance with a support network and lower costs, the company appeals to seniors who don’t want a nursing home or assisted-living facility.

She says the Hannaford salmonella case points to a systemic flaw and a need for better tracking.

Federal investigators have not determined the source of contaminated meat that has led 10 people being sick in four states.