Whole Foods Sets Special Hours For Seniors During Coronavirus

PITTSBURGH, PA - Whole Foods Market stores have begun servicing customers who are 60 and older one hour before opening to the general public, under the new adjusted hours posted on the store's websites. For example, if a store's hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m., customers 60 and older can shop beginning at 8 a.m.

The change applies to the three Pittsburgh-area Whole Foods locations in Upper St. Clair, Wexford and East Liberty.

"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," the chain stated in a news release.

In addition, Whole Foods stores will close up to two hours early to give 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 Whole Foods will continue to fulfill Prime delivery orders in an effort to meet unprecedented demand.