MONTOURSVILLE -- If it's not the snow, it's the cold that can keep some elderly people at home.
Newswatch 16 stopped by a senior center near Montoursville on Thursday and the place was packed with volunteers looking to reach out and help those who could not make it out in the cold.
While a group of ladies stayed out of the cold playing bingo at the Loyalsock Montoursville Senior Community Center near Montoursville, volunteers were busy bagging lunches. It's part of Step Inc.'s Meals On Wheel's program.
Folks at the center say some seniors just can't make it out in these cold temperatures, so instead of people coming to the center, volunteers will go to them.
No matter the weather, for over 20 years, Doris Broshkevitch has been delivering meals to seniors who are unable to leave their homes near Montoursville.
"We're probably the only person they see all day," Broshkevitch said.
"I don't go outside. I'm afraid of slipping, falling," said Bob Swartz of Williamsport.
Swartz says he's always happy to see his friend Doris.
"I love hugs. Thanks, Doris," he said. "Meals on wheels is a blessing."
Volunteers say they aren't just there to deliver a meal.
"Sometimes found people that need medical help, that maybe have fallen or something," Broshkevitch said.
"Just to say hi, a smile, do them a little favor if they need it. Sometimes they haven't picked up their newspaper," said volunteer Andy France.
We reached out to Susquehanna Health in Williamsport where they have seen an increase in patients falling on ice. At this point they haven't had any serious cases of cold-related emergencies since the temperatures have dropped.