Active Low-Carber Forums - View Single Post - Low Carb Observations During Covid19

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRB5111

Ok, as of today, I seem to be managing my time in potential contact (nothing within 6 feet) with others while I still get the food I need without hoarding. The routine of going to Costco early on Tuesdays enabled me to purchase some NY steaks, a couple wild salmon sides, and some reasonably fatty ground beef. I was able to grab my protein and go right to self-checkout where I found no line and was out of the store this morning in 5 minutes. People (customers and employees) were respectful and smiling. Very well organized.

Also, my online grocery shopping with Harris Teeter locally is also manageable with express pickup. I put in an order about 6 days in advance, and I arrive at my reserved time with an HT "shopper" loading my order in my car. HT also waives my fee, as I'm over 60 y/o. So far, so good.

I also put in an order through Amazon with Whole Foods and received a 2-hour delivery slot later in the same day. We'll see how this plays out, and I realize that not all will have the options I have in Northern VA. Given the more rigid lock downs we are experiencing now in Virginia, this makes it far more manageable.

My heartfelt salute to those who are working in these stores and to those who are essential first responders and medical employees, as they enable us to function and remain healthy while minimizing our own risk.

Here in semi rural America we do not have all your choices. No delivery that I know of but the food coop where I shop is doing a good job of controlling things so shopping there is pretty safe, hours are limited (2-7PM for in store shopping) and only a limited number of people are allowed into the store at one time. Of course this means that you have to stand in a line where people are voluntarily keeping themselves 6' apart. No self check-out. They also offer curbside pick-up. I just found out that I can use it even though I do not have a car. Hours that you can call in an order are also controlled and limited. So far I have not been able to get through. My freezer is well stocked with meats. I am used to buying meat in bulk. It is my normal way of purchasing meat. I only need my food coop for veggies which I do eat every day (no carnivore here). It's weird but working.