Thanksgiving 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Point Pleasant Area

POINT PLEASANT – While Thanksgiving Day feasts are likely to be a little smaller this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, that doesn’t mean we’re less likely to forget the cranberry sauce, the gravy or the whipped topping for the pumpkin pie.

It’s a terrible feeling — but, luckily, there’s a list of grocery stores that will be open in the Point Pleasant area for those emergency and last-minute shopping trips.

In contrast to previous years, retail giants Target and Walmart will not be open on Thanksgiving.

Both chains made the decision in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released on its website, Target said the company’s goal is to "make the holiday shopping experience simple, safe, and stress-free.”

Here are the hours for grocery stores (and stores that carry some groceries) that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, along with a list of those that won’t:

Acme Markets: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 176 E Main St., Manasquan

CVS: Stores are open regular hours.

• 2545 Old Hooper Ave., Brick
• 989 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick
• 1795 Hooper Ave., Brick

Rite Aid: The majority of stores will be open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call ahead to confirm hours.

• 1041 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick

ShopRite: Most stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• 668 Route 70, Brick
• 2200 Route 66, Neptune City

Stop & Shop: New Jersey stores will be open until 5 p.m.

• 55 Brick Blvd., Brick
• 3208 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant Boro
• 116 Route 35, Neptune City

Walgreens: Stores are open regular hours.

• 1890 Route 88, Brick
• 2456 Old Hooper Ave., Brick
• 3161 Lakewood Road, Point Pleasant
• 2479 Church Road, Toms River

Whole Foods: Hours vary by location. Many stores open at 7 a.m. and close as early as 2 p.m.

• Nearest location is 1933 Route 35, Wall

Closed Thanksgiving Day:

• Aldi
• BJ’s Wholesale Club
• Costco
• Lidl
• Sam’s Club
• Target
• Trader Joe’s
• Walmart