{"id":9781,"date":"2020-05-26T18:42:20","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T18:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-diego\/?p=9781"},"modified":"2025-05-16T09:51:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:51:06","slug":"san-diego-senior-shopping-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/san-diego\/blog\/san-diego-senior-shopping-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Shopping Hours in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Across San Diego County, more businesses are beginning to open as our community moves ahead to stage 2 in the reopening plan. However, this does not minimize the risk for senior citizens and those with preexisting health conditions. In an effort to support these individuals throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many stores are offering specific hours for seniors and other individuals to shop early. This helps to expose them to smaller crowds so they can safely get the essential supplies they need.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stores in San Diego Offering Early Shopping Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Albertsons and Vons<\/strong> \u2013 Stores are open every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 \u2013 9:00 AM for seniors and at-risk populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baron\u2019s Market<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 From 9:00 \u2013 9:30 AM each day, Baron\u2019s is open to seniors over the age of 65 and individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costco<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The popular warehouse is offering dedicated hours for customers 60 and over Monday thru Friday from 8:00 \u2013 9:00 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Target<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The first hour of shopping every Wednesday is reserved for seniors and individuals with disabilities or underlying health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walmart<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Locally and across the country, all Walmart stores offer an hour long shopping event for seniors every Tuesday morning. Check with the location closest to you for the exact time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whole Foods<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 One hour before their regular opening hour, each store is open for senior citizens 60 and older to shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTM Stores<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Monday thru Friday, the retailer is offering a dedicated shopping hour from 9:00 \u2013 10:00 AM for seniors over the age of 65. An ID may be required to gain entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northgate Gonzalez Market<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This well known fresh market and Spanish bakery is opening all 41 stores early to help elderly and disabled guests shop safely. The early shopping hours happen daily from 7:00 \u2013 8:00 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ralphs<\/strong> \u2013 All Ralphs locations are offering early shopping hours for senior citizens and guests with disabilities or underlying health conditions daily from 7:00 \u2013 7:30 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart and Final<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 All Smart and Final stores are open each morning from 7:30 \u2013 8:00 AM for seniors, guests with disabilities and women who are pregnant to shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stater Bros. Markets<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Locations open at 7:00 AM to allow guests over the age of 65 early entry into the store before normal shopping hours begin at 8:00 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Diego Area Post Offices<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Every Tuesday, post offices across San Diego will open 30 minutes to one hour early for customers over the age of 60. Times vary by location, so check with the branch closest to you for specifics on these special senior hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimize Your Risk While Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Using early shopping hours is a smart way for seniors to stay safe. There are also other measures that can help protect them too. The CDC recommends that seniors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n