Tri-Valley Grocery Stores Adjust Hours: Coronavirus

TRI-VALLEY, CA — Hordes of shoppers stocking up on peanut butter and fighting in store aisles over the last package of toilet paper are among reasons prompting grocery chains in the East Bay to adjust hours to allow staff more time to restock and clean shelves.

Several chains, including Target and Safeway, recently announced store hours would be modified for various reasons, all of which stem from the ongoing new coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Some stores cited the health of employees as a reason for the move.

Other stores are also carving out time for the elderly and at-risk by setting aside the first hour or two of designated shopping days so these groups can shop before the general public.

Here's a look at the latest grocery chains announcing updated hours. This information is subject to change as new closures are announced:

Albertson’s: Store hours are being updated by location. Please visit the local store's website to confirm hours. Also, Albertson’s is setting aside the hours of 7-9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursdays for elderly and at-risk shoppers.

Costco: The company has not announced changes to store hours.

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Dollar General: All stores will close an hour earlier than the regular posted hours. The company also is recommending the first hour of each day be reserved for elderly and at-risk shoppers.

Raley's/Nob Hill: Raley's/Nob Hill will not be adjusting hours, but is creating discounted grocery bags, or Senior Essentials Bags, available for curbside or in-store pickup. Read more about Raley's grocery bag offers and efforts to serve seniors here.

Safeway: A subsidiary of Albertson’s, Safeway store hours are being updated by location. Please visit your local store's website to confirm hours. Also, Safeway is setting aside the hours of 7-9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursdays for elderly and at-risk shoppers.

Sam’s Club: Opening hours are now 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours will remain 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prescheduled pickup orders will still be available starting at 7 a.m.

Target: The company will close all stores at 9 p.m. and reserves the first shopping hour of every Wednesday for elderly and at-risk customers.

Trader Joe’s: All Trader Joe’s stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice.

Walmart: Walmart stores and Neighborhood Markets will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. until further notice.

Whole Foods: The company announced Tuesday it would adjust store hours, asking customers to check its website for more information on a specific store’s hours. Whole Foods will also reserve an hour before a store’s scheduled opening time each day to allow elderly and at-risk customers time to shop.