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Stores Offering Shopping Hours to High Risk Population

Stores Offering Shopping Hours to High Risk Population

As a result of COVID-19 response and the need for social distancing, some stores have created dedicated hours for seniors, people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. The information below highlight store policies, hours and locations.

Please visit the respective website before going to the stores as these policies may change. If there is a change, please contact us so we can update this page.

If you know of an additional store that is offering custom hours or services please let us know by filling out our MOPD COVID-19 Feedback Form

ALDI

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, ALDI stores will open at 8:30 a.m. and reserve the first hour of business for vulnerable shoppers. This includes senior citizens, expectant mothers and those with underlying health concerns.
ALDI Store Locator
ALDI COVID-19 Updates

Balducci's

Balducci's is offering their first hour of service for seniors and immune-compromised guests.
Balducci's Store Locator
Balducci's Website

BJ's Wholesale Club

All BJ's Wholesale Club locations are opening one hour early beginning Sunday, March 22, 2020 for members who are age 60 and over to shop in a less crowded environment. People ages 60 and up can use a designated entrance, from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. daily at our Clubs.

BJ's also provides free delivery for members when they use code BJS20SPRING on their delivery website
BJ's Store Locator
BJ's Wholesale Club Website

Costco

Costco is offering pre-opening shopping hours from 9am - 10am for seniors and people with disabilities Monday through Friday.

Please Note: Costco in Brooklyn has custom hours 8am-9am, Monday through Friday.

Costco Store Locator
Costco COVID19 Updates

Dollar General

Dollar General is strongly encouraging that the first hour of operations each day be dedicated solely for the shopping needs of senior customers, who are one of the groups most vulnerable to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Dollar General Store Locator
Dollar General Website

Food Bazaar

Food Bazaar is offering Senior hours from 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Food Bazaar Store Locator
Food Bazaar Website

Foodtown

Those 65 and older can shop from 7 to 8 a.m., seven days a week. Access to the store will require a government-issued ID.
Foodtown Store Locator
Additional Information on AARP Website

Gristedes

Offering hours for Senior, Immunocompromised, and Disabled neighbors from 7:00 am-8:00 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Gristedes Website 
Gristedes Store Locator

Key Food Supermarkets

Key Food Supermarkets is offering Senior hours from 7:00am – 8:00am. Some stores may be offering hours for People with Disabilities, call a store near before visiting to find out their policy.
Key Food Store Locator
KeyFood Website

Met Foods

Met Foods are doing home deliveries that can be done over the phone.
Met Foods Store Locator
Met Foods Website

Rite Aid

Seniors and individuals who have a weakened immune system can shop in-store between 9AM – 10AM.
Ride Aid Store Locator
Rite Aid Website

Stop and Shop

Stop and Shop is providing early service from 6:00am – 7:30am for customers who are over 60 as well as customers who may have weakened immune systems and are more susceptible to COVID-19.
Important Information for Stop and Shop Customers Regarding Coronavirus
Stop & Shop New York Locations and Hours

Target

Target has reduced hours and close all stores by 9 p.m. daily. They reserve the first hour of shopping on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to support vulnerable guests, including the elderly and those with underlying health concerns. CVS will have their pharmacy locations within Target stores open during that time as well.
Target Store Locator
Target Website

Trader Joe's

Trader Joe’s will dedicate the first hour of operation every day (either 8AM-9AM or 9AM-10AM depending on the store) to serve senior customers over the age of 60 and customers with disabilities who may need additional assistance while shopping.
Trader Joe's Announcement on Supporting Vulnerable to COVID-19
For hours, locations and specific policies check out the Trader Joe's New York Store Locations

Whole Foods

To support vulnerable communities during this pandemic, the first hour of grocery pickup at select Whole Foods Market locations in the U.S. is reserved for Prime members 60 years and older, those with disabilities and those who the CDC defines as high risk.
Whole Foods Store Locator
Whole Foods COVID19

Walgreens

Most stores are open 9am–9pm weekdays, 24-hour stores are drive-thru only overnight 9pm–9am. Senior hours are available to senior citizen customers and patients age 55 and over every Tuesday starting March 24, 2020 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, for a limited time period until further notice by Walgreens.
Walgreens Store Locator
Walgreens Website