Posted on 03/14/2020 10:29:00 AM PDT by david1292
Empty freezers. Cleaned out shelves. Aisles totally empty, as if it were a going out of business sale. The chicken thighs, the frozen broccoli, the toilet paper are all feared missing.
Its slim pickings these days at supermarkets and convenience stores across the region as people are jamming into aisles to stock up on food, household goods, and cleaning supplies amid rising concerns theyll be forced to self-quarantine for an extended period of time. As cases of the coronavirus continue to spread, industry experts promise that the virus wont lead to a break in the food supply chain -- but it was clear in busy groceries Friday that many shoppers would rather be safe than sorry.
Is this it? The end? Donna Knowles asked without irony as she became the 26th person in a line that stretched from the cashier deep into the bakery section at the Market Basket in Gloucester early Friday afternoon.
"I just came in to grab a few things, hoping to make a few dinners before I go to work,'' she said, sizing up the line. "I dont think thats going to happen.''
"The only way youre getting any water is if you go down to the ocean and boil it,'' Mike Francis called out to another customer in a different corner of the store as he stocked chips in the snack aisle.
"Its worse than a blizzard, its worse than pre-Thanksgiving,'' Francis, a distributor for Utz snacks, told a reporter. "Ive never seen anything like this. And its like this in every store.
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Yup.
We bought a buncho coffee end of January. Not 10 cans, but more like 4 or 5.
Added another can in early Feb.
Just got back from Kroger in Plano TX. Definite feel of panic in the air. Lots of empty shelves (paper products, chicken, pasta, canned veggies). Other things seemed untouched but folks were definitely piling piling tne carts high. Hopefully this settles down in a couple weeks after people run out of refrigerator and pantry space.
What happens when the cashiers and stockers stop going to work?
There is also a run on freezers, I was extremely lucky to pick one up this morning, after my freezer died on me last night. At least I was able to save the frozen food, I just bought.
“COVID-19 has resulted in ugliness from many.”
Especially from the, “It’s just the flu, bro and it only kills old people” crowd.
“ROTFLMAO! People are such idoits.”
Right and we have our share right here on FR.
The hysterical, gloom and dooming pearl clutcher’s
It’s nice not to have a s****y shower, eh, Ken? ;D
[re. TP.]
Funny, how in blue states as well as the blue “acne” in predominantly red states is where this “panic buying” is happening.
Where I live in Central Alabama (outside of Montgomery) the stores for the most part didn’t have long lines, and the shelves were not picked over like a carcass. Although all of the local Publix stores announced that they are going to close at 8pm every night until further notice to allow for restock and sanitization.
Now even around here you still have a few sheep that are whipped into a panic. I was at Lowe’s this morning buying some stuff for the house and one such Ewe was having her eunuch husband grab as much Lysol and Clorox products as they can. SMH
Whatever you do, do not buy a Bannister harpsichord. The CDC says that they do no good in preventing the virus in non-medical personnel. They are in short supply, so there is no reason to hoard them. Do not panic and try to purchase a Bannister harpsichord. Just don’t.
Especially from the, Its just the flu, bro and it only kills old people crowd.
You have different info sparky? Who is actually dying from this thing except the 60 and up crowd and even in THAT group 90% are 75 and up and even THEN 99% were in poor health to begin with.
Got some special inside info for us you hysterical wimp!
There may be supplies but if we are all on lock down how are we supposed to get the supplies.
My insurance company is already saying I should start having my prescriptions mailed.
Stopped at Whole Foods for Quikrete, and the shelves were empty. The cats will be disappointed that I can’t finish the 2nd floor promenade on the new cathouse.
Howard Hughes wing of FRee Republic.
Our shelves are pretty bare in the suburbs of Cincinnati.
I stocked up completely on paper goods maybe a month ago I recently retired didnt know how long it would take for retirement and SS checks to start arriving so paid EVERYTHING 3 months in advance AND stocked both freezers with foods and cabinets with dry goods!! GEEZE I am so happy I did this who would have ever guessed we would have this hysteria over the country!! I went to Walmart to pick up some kitty treats but NO WAY was I going to fight that mad house!! Came home went to Amazon and my kitty treats will be here tomorrow on a Sunday HAPPY!!!
Milk can be frozen and thawed as needed.
Trump DID make a mistake yesterday by using the words, “national emergency”. Low-IQ people don’t realize that means freeing up money to help the situation. They think it means rivers of blood, swarms of locusts, gates of Hell, etc.
And when swarms of locusts are in your future, you must purchase TP.
The dispensary was pretty crowded this week.
been there , done there..
Milford, Ohio has horrible tasting water, not fit to make coffee according to a past mayor.
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