In order to better serve the senior community in our area, more stores are setting aside time specifically for senior shopping. The following stores are open to senior citizens only during the hours indicated:

• ACME Supermarket, 481 River Road, Edgewater: 7-9 a.m. Monday to Friday
• Dollar General, 2010 Kennedy Blvd. Union City: 7-8 a.m. every day
• Food Bazaar, 1425 Kennedy Blvd.: 7-8 a.m. every day
• Whole Foods, 1400 Waterfront Terrace, Weehawken: 7-8 a.m. every day
• Whole Foods, 905 River Road, Edgewater: 8-9 a.m. every day

Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable segment of the population during the current coronavirus outbreak.

With shortages of certain items causing stock to run low, and many senior citizens unable to purchase online due to lack of computers or technical knowledge, dedicating a certain time each day to senior shopping provides seniors with the ability to obtain food and other necessary commodities as safely and conveniently as possible.