San Diego Grocery Stores with Special Hours for Senior Citizens

While there is a lot of confusion and concern surrounding the current COVID-19 virus, many in the community are banding together to help each other out!

Many grocery stores in and around the San Diego area are holding special hours just for senior citizens! These stores will open an hour earlier, allowing for faster checkout times, more stocked items, and better customer service.

And in accordance with California’s Department of Health guidance rules, many grocery stores are enforcing social distancing. The number of customers shopping at once are often limited and product displays are spaced out, allowing shoppers more room to maneuver.

Check out the details below and take advantage of these special hours for senior citizens and at-risk populations.

**Hours will vary based on location, so check with your local grocery store.

Vallarta Supermarkets

  • Locations: Escondido and National City
  • Target: Senior citizens, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities
  • Hours: Every day from 7am-8am

Whole Foods

  • Locations: Three main locations in San Diego
  • Target: Senior citizens over 60
  • Hours: Will open 1 hour earlier. Hours vary by location**

Costco

  • Locations: Numerous locations around San Diego
  • Target: Senior citizens over 60
  • Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8am-9am. No guests.

Albertsons

  • Locations: Numerous locations around San Diego
  • Target: Senior citizens and at-risk populations
  • Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7am-9am

Trader Joe’s

  • Locations: Numerous locations around San Diego
  • Target: Senior citizens over 60
  • Hours: Every day from 9am-10am

Target

  • Locations: Numerous locations around San Diego
  • Target: Senior citizens and at-risk populations
  • Hours: One hour earlier on Wednesdays**

Walmart

  • Locations: Numerous locations around San Diego
  • Target: Senior citizens over 60
  • Hours: Will open 1 hour earlier from Tuesday, March 24 through April 28**

Ralphs

  • Locations: Numerous locations around San Diego
  • Target: Senior citizens over 60
  • Hours: Every day from 7am-7:30am

Barons Market

  • Locations: Alpine, Murrieta, Chula Vista, and more
  • Target: Senior citizens over 65, pregnant women, and those with disabilities
  • Hours: Every day at 9am

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