Here's the latest list of Florida grocery chains and department stores offering an hour for seniors to get in before the crowds arrive. Certain items are still hard to find like toilet paper, milk, bread and eggs. But at least it'll be a bit easier for them to get what they need.
If I could make one suggestion though, my grandmother is in her 90s and as much as I appreciate these retailers doing this, online shopping is a much better choice. She's in Maine and I'm here in Florida. I can just as easily do her shopping for her and have it delivered just as if I was sitting right next to her.
Aldi: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am
Big Lots: First hour daily
Costco: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9am
Dollar General: Everyday for their first hour
Publix: 7am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Target: Wednesdays at 8am
Trader Joes: First hour every day
Walgreens: Tuesday at 8am
Walmart: First hour on Tuesday mornings
Whole Foods: Daily at 8am
Winn Dixie: Weekdays at 8am
If you are aware of any more, my contact info is at the bottom of this article!
Who's open, who's closed in Tampa Bay:
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