"Over the weekend we adjusted our operating hours to help make it easier for associates to stock and perform enhanced cleaning and sanitizing. We’re pleased with the results we are seeing and will take additional steps beginning Thursday, March 19."
Then they go on to post the additionally restricted hours, adding a "Senior Hour" on Tuesdays @ 6 a.m.
The page froze so I'll have to shut down all browser windows to get the link...
Apparently the initial overnight closures were not "enough". Unfortunately, this is going to cram even more people in the stores per hour. Damn.
It looks like fresh produce, milk, etc. is going to be "out" as something safe to go get unless they can set up large outdoor aisles w/ refrigeration. Double damn. I guess I can try the online grocery (pick up at store), but, is THAT safer? Maybe... At least we are in pretty good shape on non-perishables. Gonna miss my milk & fresh produce tho', if it comes to that. But can't take chances - am helping with care for elderly Mom.
Most other grocery stores locally have been at least as busy as Wally World. The little country grocery nearer us was slightly less so, a few days ago, but I seriously doubt they have the staff and resources to do thorough storewide cleanings each night. Local news says they are getting hammered stock-wise too, by people driving out from the nearest small city, in addition to their regular customers.
You know you can freeze milk, right? We put 4-5 gallons in our freezers. Let them thaw out in the refrigerator about a day before you run out. Shake the container really vigorous to mix the contents, as they tend to separate some during freezing. Tastes practically as good as fresh bought. We've kept milk this way for weeks, and weeks.
City people driving out to our little stores are killing us. Around here, entire counties may only have one or two grocery stores and when city folk come here in groups, they buy the place out like locusts. Governors need to put a stop to this. Make them show their drivers licences and only allow in-county people in to shop.