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[QVCkitty1]

Well I just got back from Walmart, and it was interesting. I was able to get most of what I wanted, but it was strange to see some shelves wiped out. Apparently folks intend to do some baking, because I couldn't get yeast. The flour was gone too.  They had plenty of meat, but frozen veggies were all but gone. Pasta was also almost completely gone. But basically there was lots of food , no toilet paper or cleaning supplies. I order dry cat food, thank goodness, because it was completely gone. Anyway that's my report from the front lines, it was better than I expected.

[Laura14]

People finally discovered the baking aisles?  I was wondering when they would figure that one out. 

[SilleeMee]

I don't have high hopes for finding the things I need at my WM. I live in a boomtown and there isn't enough of anything...supplies, food, clothing, roads, doctors...for everyone here. I've never seen anything like this in my life.

Even before the pandemic hit, shopping for stuff was a challenge. Many times things were out of stock for days and weeks. Now it's a more than challenge...it's  a real problem.

[wildcat fan]

I went in for a quick shopping trip yesterday at our Walmart Neighborhood Market which is smaller than the supercenter.  They were out of milk, eggs, toilet paper,  meat (except for a few prepackaged frozen chicken breasts, frozen fish fillets, and giant Butterball turkeys), potatoes, bacon, sausage, canned soup, apples, our fave brands of cereal, bleach, and bottled water (I wasn't planning to purchase H2O anyway).  Even though most shelves were empty, there were long lines and lots of people shopping.  One thing I noticed is that Great Value brands are prominent.  I wondered if they are intentionally just putting their brand on the shelves or if they're having a hard time getting in other brands?

[momtochloe]

@QVCkitty1  I was at WM very early this morning and was able to get pretty much everything I wanted including:

• TP (not their usual amount and it was going fast)
• Sugar
• Instant coffee (I know, gross)
• Frozen veggies
• Incidentals I use every day like low dose aspirin and peroxide

Meat counter was much more sparse than usual but they did have some thing.  Didn't look over by the dairy aisle but the produce area looked ok.

Just a reminder for folks that are looking for TP, you may want to check your local Home Depot as they carry that and other household items and have the buying power of say a Costco and may have supplies on hand.

eta:  For reference, I live in the western suburbs of Chicago.

[Laura14]

The office supply stores like Staples and Office Depot also carry paper/cleaning supplies for bathrooms too.  A couple people have lucked out there.

[FlyersGirl]

@wildcat fan I guess since Walmart is competing with other retailers for the supply of name brand goods (Amazon, Target, Grocery stores etc), those goods are not as readily available to Walmart as their own brand is. 

I use a lot of Great Value products and have been pleased with the quality. 

[KingstonsMom]

For super Walmart store shoppers, all Walmart 24 hour stores are all now closing at 11PM, nationwide.

[Spurt]

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@Laura14 wrote:

The office supply stores like Staples and Office Depot also carry paper/cleaning supplies for bathrooms too.  A couple people have lucked out there.

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@Laura14 

Thats what I told my sister....to check at those 2 places ....she wont listen....

[Spurt]

Just an update on how that went at least in my town in Texas...at our local grocery store, HEB..The deli and bakery area are closed!!!

I pre-ordered on Sunday for a delivery this morning, Wednesday....I didnt really have much hope since my sister tried curbside and Shipt shopped and only had one item on her list so she canceled it....She also went back and checked several stores but shelves were empty

When my shopper started to put my order together, I told him if the named brands in the store werent available just get anything remotely similar to what I requested ---And if the stock was empty, I understood.....I had to replace a few items---brand of bread, cat food and treats and a meat item, couple others---They were totally out of milk except for soy milk and coconut milk....  The shopper was mad because he saw people hoarding toilet paper and cleaning products, but he said they should be stopped at the register so he'd circle back....but no luck!!! 

He did an outstanding job and there were only a few he couldnt get....But he said these HOARDERS MADE HIM MAD!!!  I gave him an extra in his tip because he really tried hard and offered several suggestions for substitues for me to chose from.......

So my advice on delivery---order ahead and request early times....they re-stock at night and open at 8am in the morning...but the hoarders are there too.....  And I heard people say that people arent just hoarding for themselves, they are re-selling items to make some money....GGGRRRRRRR