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Some stores in Calgary have also instituted early morning shopping for seniors, who are invited to come to shop at 6 am, before the regular 7 am opening. I do not know anyone, certainly no senior, who would get up at 5 am, hours before sunrise, to make her/his precarious way over snowy streets to a grocery store. What is needed is a grocery store that will take orders by phone and have them filled and delivered by staff with extreme care for hygiene. It would be great if the service were free.
Online shopping may be an advantage for some, but many seniors here are not online and still rely on the telephone for communication.
I understand very well what you are saying, although the fact of making allowances for seniors is a positive note. I don’t think I would bother at 5am! Once people are more used to the notion that this is not just for a week or so, and that the shops will be restocked, hopefully things will return to a semblance of normality so panic buying will fade out. I went into three shops this morning, around 9am, and had no trouble finding what I needed, and no crush of people either.Some stores in Calgary have also instituted early morning shopping for seniors, who are invited to come to shop at 6 am, before the regular 7 am opening. I do not know anyone, certainly no senior, who would get up at 5 am, hours before sunrise, to make her/his precarious way over snowy streets to a grocery store. What is needed is a grocery store that will take orders by phone and have them filled and delivered by staff with extreme care for hygiene. It would be great if the service were free.
Online shopping may be an advantage for some, but many seniors here are not online and still rely on the telephone for communication.
I got the same message from Giant here in Pennsylvania. I'm 68 and up at 6 every morning anyway, but I'm not planning to head out for groceries.My local grocery store chain (GIANT) issued the same statement:
"Community Update: New Store Hours for Customers 60+ Only
Now more than ever, it’s vital we come together as a community to support each other during these uncertain times. Part of that is listening, showing compassion, and demonstrating care for some of our neighbors who are most vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus. As such, we wanted to update you on some measures we’ve taken to better support you and your families during this time.
Beginning Thursday, March 19, all GIANT stores will open to service only customers who are age 60 and over first from 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. daily. During this time, community members in this age category can avoid crowded shopping to allow for better social distancing. Although we will not be requesting ID for entry, we ask that you please respect the purpose of the early opening – and do the right thing for your neighbors. Store team members do reserve the right to ask customers to leave if they are not a member of this age group.
We are also adjusting our overall hours to 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday to enable our team members to spend more time sanitizing, unloading deliveries and stocking shelves. Rest assured that our stores receive deliveries throughout the day, so our shelves will be replenished for shoppers at all hours. GIANT is also placing a limit of “two” on key categories throughout the store–including paper goods and disinfectant products–so everyone can have access to the items they need
Yes, the US is starting to "take off" on most of the things mentioned on this thread.Some markets in the US are also doing this.
Right, Chester County, by Longwood Gardens.@Bala
Yes, I recall when i just became a Member here I asked you where you were and IIRC you are 'on the other side of Philly" from where I am
I actually start my work day around 6:30am. That said the last time I was in Giant was past Saturday and they were out of TP and Paper plates (among other things as well)
I hit one of the local Russian supermarkets (NetCost - the have them in NY, NJ and Philly: NetCost locations)
and there were no runon, no 'panic' and the shelves were stocked (granted they dont sell TP)
I am 65 and a life-long early-bird. I am more than grateful to have the opportunity to shop at 6:00 a.m. I also have a lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis) which potentially makes me more susceptible to worse complications from COVID-19. At the moment, the streets are not snowy, at least in the central part of Calgary where I live. We're such a big city that I imagine some of the north parts might still be treacherous. I think an attitude of gratitude is warranted, with so many retailers making special efforts to keep us "seniors" safer.Some stores in Calgary have also instituted early morning shopping for seniors, who are invited to come to shop at 6 am, before the regular 7 am opening. I do not know anyone, certainly no senior, who would get up at 5 am, hours before sunrise, to make her/his precarious way over snowy streets to a grocery store. What is needed is a grocery store that will take orders by phone and have them filled and delivered by staff with extreme care for hygiene. It would be great if the service were free.
Online shopping may be an advantage for some, but many seniors here are not online and still rely on the telephone for communication.
Well I am glad that this system works for some Calgarians. I live in Sunnyside and have been out only once or twice in the last two weeks. However, CBC is promising 9 C in Calgary today, so most of the snow and ice in Sunnyside (also central) may disappear. My neighbours live in apartment blocks, where snow is usually cleared, and in old houses, broken up into separate units, where snow is almost never cleared.I am 65 and a life-long early-bird. I am more than grateful to have the opportunity to shop at 6:00 a.m. I also have a lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis) which potentially makes me more susceptible to worse complications from COVID-19. At the moment, the streets are not snowy, at least in the central part of Calgary where I live. We're such a big city that I imagine some of the north parts might still be treacherous. I think an attitude of gratitude is warranted, with so many retailers making special efforts to keep us "seniors" safer.
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