SOME STORES SET SENIOR-ONLY HOURS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Seniors are one of the most vulnerable populations during this Covid-19 pandemic. Some area markets want to help:

Dollar General
Strongly encourages that shoppers allow the first hour of each shopping day be dedicated to senior customers.
[8 a.m. to 9 a.m]
*The store will close an hour early, at 9 p.m., to allow employees to clean and restock store shelves.
FreshMarket
Open for senior and at-risk populations only during these hours:
[Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.]
*The store will remain open to the general public until 9 p.m. each night.
Target
The first hour of shopping every Wednesday is for “vulnerable guests — including elderly and those with underlying health concerns.”
[WEDNESDAYS 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.]
*Stores will be closing early at 9 p.m. to allow for cleaning and restocking.
Walt Churchill’s Market
Hours for senior and at-risk populations only.
[7 a.m. to 9 a.m.]
*Stores will be close early at 8 p.m. to allow for cleaning and restocking.
Whole Foods Market
The first hour of operation is for customers who are 60 and older.
[8 a.m. to 9 a.m.]
*Store hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.