Grocers announce early morning hours for seniors at greater risk for coronavirus

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The two largest grocery store chains in Delaware are now offering early hours for older residents at greater risk of complications from coronavirus.

Beginning Friday, Kenny Family Shoprite stores will open their doors for those over 60 between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. 

Acme Markets will have hours for later risers – 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Giant Food, which operates stores in Delaware, will also offer 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. hours for those over 60 or people with compromised immune systems or other medical conditions.

Acme Markets will have hours for later risers – 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.

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So far, Food. Lion, another player in the Delaware market, has not announced plans for senior citizen hours Food Lion operates smaller stores that do not always attract the crowds seen at locations with more square footage.

Grocery stores have been struggling to keep up with the demand for some products, such as sanitation items and toilet paper.

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