Grocery delivery -- NOT

[left-of-center2012]

Over the past few months I've had my groceries delivered. I order on line; the store gathers up the items, and a delivery service (in this case DoorDash) delivers the goods to my door.

I went online this morning and the grocery store has a notice that, due to high in store demand, they are temporarily suspending delivery.

Fortunately I was able to find another grocery chain that is delivering (using InstaCart), but they are more expensive and instead of same or next day delivery they will bring it Wednesday.

I hope this store doesn't stop delivery, or I'll be among the hordes at the store.

[TeamPooka]

1. I have been telling people not to count on delivery services

[Thomas Hurt]

2. I have been using the pick up service at my store

last I checked the next pick reservation is a week out.

[In_The_Wind]

3. I order on line and pick-up at the store.

Paid for by credit card while placing my order.

Delivered to my car at pick-up location.

I never need to enter the store. Less germs.

[cilla4progress]

4. But so great these systems are

in place!

Along with Skype, Face time, Zoom!

Thanks, milennials! 😉👍

[silverweb]

11. +1000

[Renew Deal]

5. There is a lot out of stock

There's a lot there too, so people shouldn't go hungry, but people need to be flexible both in terms of types of foods and brands.

[left-of-center2012]

6. 'Pick up' works if you have a car

[frazzled]

7. There are not enough shoppers to fulfill demand

at the moment.

[TexasProgresive]

8. Good luck and don't get run over by the hordes of hoarders buying up all the TP.

[CrispyQ]

9. I wrote about nextdoor.com here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213102003

Maybe you can find some nice neighbors who will help.

[Trailrider1951]

18. See if the senior services in your area/county will take you to pick up your groceries

We have senior/disabled transportation here in Pierce Co., WA for taking people to doctor's appointments. Call your nearest services and see if they have any help for you. Take care....

[Totally Tunsie]

12. Stop & Shop in our area (RI/MA) has stopped the pick-up service

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because they say they need their workers to do the in-store stockups, etc. and can't spare them for customer shopping. Sadly, this was what I was planning to use as my supplies diminished.

Their Peapod delivery is still in service, but running days behind.

I'm set for now, but eventually will have to go out for produce/perishables, making that my one-hour dash per week.

[left-of-center2012]

14. "in-store stickups"

Or 'stocking shelves'?

[Totally Tunsie]

17. LOL - thanks for the correction.

However, at the prices some places are charging, stickups" may not be all that incorrect!

[pecosbob]

13. I use Instacart since I had a bad accident a while back

They usually deliver same day, but they are backed up currently and only delivering (Edit* here in Las Vegas) about 18 hours out.

[left-of-center2012]

15. "Instacart"

Yes, they're bringing my order Tuesday 3-4

[Hermit-The-Prog]

16. Clean your items and wash your hands.