Stop & Shop is now limiting store hours and designating specific times for seniors-only shopping to slow the spread of the coronavirus and keep shoppers healthy.
In a statement, the grocery chain said they are now limiting their store hours to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The change was made, Stop & Shop says, in an effort to give associates more time to unload inventory and stock shelves.
90 Minutes For Seniors Only
Effective Thursday, March 19, the stores will be offering seniors-only shopping hours from 6-7:30 a.m. Only shoppers over the age of 60 – the most vulnerable group to the virus, according to the CDC – will be permitted at that time.
BIG Y
Big Y also has implemented new hours 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.
In a notice on Monday, the store posted, “This will give our store teams time to conduct additional preventive sanitation and restock product on shelves. These are just some of the extra measures Big Y is taking across our entire operation to safeguard the health and well-being of our customers, our associates, and our communities. We appreciate your understanding.”
In addition: Our Hot Bar, Wing Bar, Soup Bar and Olive Bar will be closed until further notice. We will have Cold Soup and Olive Bar items, Pre-packaged Hot Tenders and Wings, Pre-packaged Hot Soup and Pre-packaged Hot Mac & Cheese available in grab and go containers for your convenience.