Thanksgiving 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Toms River

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 Toms River 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.

CVS: Stores are open regular hours.

• 51 Bannier Dr. (Open 24 hours)
• 1357 Lakewood Road
• 1795 Hooper Ave.

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

• 1726 Route 37 East
• 220 Route 70
• 2 Route 37 East
• 31 Mule Road
• 811 Fischer Blvd.

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

• 2 Route 37 West: Open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 860 Fischer Blvd.: Closed

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

• 353 Route 37 East
• 2360 Lakewood Road

Walgreens: Stores are open regular hours.

• 1311 Route 37 West
• 1158 Washington St.
• 2353 Route 9

Closed Thanksgiving Day:

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

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