Canadian Supermarket's Great Idea for Senior Shopping

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

with seniors, those with mobility issues in mind, a supermarket in Edmonton is setting aside an early morning hour on Tuesdays for their shopping. it will be before store opens to general public.. sounds good! a free cup of coffee with it would be even better!

this is an idea that would be welcomed here during this challenging period.

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

Our local Commisary has always had "early bird hours" opening an hour earlier each day for those with mobility issues or seniors. It's a great idea.

MoJoV · ‎10-01-2010

Wow how great is that? Canadians seem to get things right most of the time. Doubtful we would do anything like that. From the looks of the stores it's every man for himself. My son in law was at Aldi today...empty shelves.😢

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godi · ‎03-09-2010

That's a great idea.

jeanlake · ‎03-10-2010

Great idea. Canadians are a 'thoughty' civilization. IMO

Our local Hy-Vee Grocers works with care centers one morning a week. Care Center busses drop off and pick up over a 2 hours window. Some folks who finish shopping early have coffee and snack at Hy-Vee's cafe area while waiting for the bus. More employees come in to assist seniors. Store is also open to public, but it's obvious the store offers deals and coupons, etc., and the morning is devoted to seniors.

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." Henry David Thoreau

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

Yeah, I've seen it on American sites too as a recommended "movement", @ms traditional . It's a wonderful idea-- gives the "regular" population a chance to sacrifice just a tiny amount, and the "at-risk groups" their very best opportunity to shop necessities with less fear of the crowding and contamination that cause contagion. Love it!

Ruby Laine · ‎05-25-2016

@MoJoV wrote:
Wow how great is that? Canadians seem to get things right most of the time. Doubtful we would do anything like that. From the looks of the stores it's every man for himself. My son in law was at Aldi today...empty shelves.😢

I haven't heard about any of our stores doing that yet, but as far as getting it right our community does pretty good. We have a few food trucks that for several years have served free food to parts of our city. Once schools closed a few days ago these trucks received extra food donations from many people and organizations.

Different businesses volunteered babysitting services during their hours for younger students. Internet will be provided for schoolwork. People have volunteered their time to help with academics and playtime.

Churches are providing volunteers to go shopping for seniors who don't want to fight the crowds at stores. They are also asking and receiving donations of paper goods.

Police and fire departments are helping out.

These are just a few things going on in our community, and I'm sure ours is not the only one.

lovescats · ‎03-10-2010

@MoJoV wrote:
Wow how great is that? Canadians seem to get things right most of the time. Doubtful we would do anything like that. From the looks of the stores it's every man for himself. My son in law was at Aldi today...empty shelves.😢

Where I live the aldi's never has that much on regular shopping days that would be the last place I would think to go now.