With Easter approaching Georgia shoppers may be wondering if they’ll be able to get their ingredients together for a decidedly different Sunday meal amid the coronavirus pandemic.
However, unlike years past, some grocery stores are closing to give employees some time to rest. Grocery workers have been working especially hard over the last month or so to keep shelves stocked. Many have had special shopping hours for people at higher-risk of contracting the new virus to make purchases.
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Below is a list of stores that are open and closed this year on Sunday, April 12, according to Good Housekeeping.
Still, Georgians should be sure to contact their local store to confirm operating hours and obtain current information on closings.
Stores that are open on Easter Sunday
- Fresh Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Piggly Wiggly will be open Sunday, but regular hours vary from store to store.
- Kroger is closing early on Easter Sunday. Check local store hours here.
- Stop and Shop will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Walmart will be open for adjusted hours from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m due to the coronavirus pandemic. Walmart stores usually open for 24 hours will operate with reduced hours, which are 6 a.m. -11 p.m.
- Whole Foods will be open with adjusted hours on Easter. Be sure to check with your local store for details.
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Stores that are closed on Easter Sunday
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