Severe snowfall and low temperatures can make operations difficult for a local meal delivery service. 

On the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday, Shelly Tolly with Peace Meals told the Hart Media Group that they were forced to close on Monday due to temperatures as cold as zero degrees in the early morning hours. Poor road conditions also make it difficult for the organization to complete its meal routes. 

While Peace Meal never wants to close its services, Tolly indicates they have procedures in place for when they have to. She says it starts with emergency boxes that are sent out starting in November, and communicating well with clients. 

We'll have more from Tolly in the days ahead on how seniors can stay safe in cold weather from the Hart Media Group. Learn more about Peace Meals by visiting osfhealthcare.org.