Many grocery stores, and other retailers like Target, are offering special shopping hours intended exclusively for people in the population who are at high-risk for illness, especially seniors and anyone with a compromised immune system.
This new and helpful tactic will minimize the chances of them getting sick — and decrease unnecessary stress. Early hours are the safest, cleanest and easiest times possible for them to shop. That is why stores have created early shopping hours for seniors in Orlando and Central Florida.
The list is intended to serve as a community resource. However, information may change, especially as safety protocols and procedures evolve by state, region or city. As always, double-check first. Friendly PSA: If you’re healthy, please ask your older relatives, neighbors and friends, if they need assistance with picking up groceries or other necessities.
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SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS
Big Lots
The discount chain is reserving the first hour each day for senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Costco
The discount warehouse is hosting special shopping hours for members 60 and older and people with physical disabilities from 8am to 9am every Tuesday and Thursday.
Dollar General
The store is dedicating the first hour of operations each day solely for the shopping needs of senior customers.
Fresh Market
The grocery store is reserving the first two hours stores are open, from 8am to 9am, Monday through Friday, for seniors and those most at risk.
Publix
The store is reserving every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 7am to 8am, for shoppers 65 and older.
Save A Lot
Many locations have dedicated shopping hours for seniors, customers with disabilities and their caregivers — please check your local store for participation.
Target
The big box retailer is reserving the first hour every Wednesday for “vulnerable guests” to shop, including seniors and those with underlying health conditions.
Trader Joe’s
Every day, from 9am to 10am, the grocery store will maintain an additional line outside the front door for senior customers. This will ensure those customers in need will have an expedited entrance to the store.
Walgreens
The popular drugstore is reserving the 8am to 9am, every Tuesday, for its senior customers.
Walmart
From March 24 through April 28, Walmart’s 5,000-plus U.S. stores will host an hour-long senior shopping event every Tuesday for customers 60 and older — one hour before stores open.
Whole Foods Market
All locations in the U.S. will allow customers 60 and older to shop one hour before opening to the general public. For example, if a store opens at 9am, seniors can start shopping at 8am.
Winn-Dixie
Seniors and others at-risk can exclusively shop the grocery store from 8am to 9am, Monday through Friday.
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