AL Coronavirus: Whole Foods Offers Special Hours To Seniors

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Whole Foods Markets is adjusting its store hours to accommodate customers most vulnerable to the coronavirus, the elderly. Starting Wednesday, customers who are 60 and older will be allowed to shop one hour before the store opens to the general public under the store’s new adjusted hours.

"We are setting aside this time to help these customers, who national health authorities have identified as among the most vulnerable to COVID-19, feel more comfortable shopping our stores and helping to ensure they are able to get the items they need in a less crowded environment," Whole Foods Markets officials said in a news release.

There are several Whole Foods stores in Alabama:

• Montgomery - 1450 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117
• Mountain Brook - 3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35243
• Huntsville - 2501 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Mobile - 3968 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608

In addition, representatives with Whole Foods Market stores say they will close up to two hours early to give their store employees more time to restock shelves, sanitize our stores and rest in preparation for the next day.

During this time, stores will remain open for pickup (in stores that offer it), and employees will continue to fulfill prime delivery orders in an effort to meet unprecedented demand and ensure that people who need to remain at home can still get their groceries in a timely manner.

To find a Whole Foods Market near you, click here.

SEE ALSO:

• New Measures Taken To Reduce The Coronavirus In Alabama
• Coronavirus Study: How Many Adults Are At Higher Risk In Alabama
• Coronavirus Cases In Alabama Grow To 46

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