1440 P Street, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us the disturbing report from WUSA9:
“Whole Foods employee: 12+ workers at Logan Circle store have coronavirus
The worker says cases have been popping up at the location since mid-March, the store has not been shut down for a deep cleaning and shoppers are not being told.”
Ed. Note: The 14th/U Street Trader Joe’s recently closed, briefly, for a deep cleaning after an employee tested positive. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Despite a huge desire to, I have never been able to sign up for a CSA because I travel extensively for work and the travel is often unpredictable. I know some restaurants have started selling CSA boxes but I was wondering if you or your readers know of any CSAs that are more flexible about membership right now and that have pick up in or delivery to Columbia Heights or nearby?”
Another readers ask:
“Have any produce wholesalers shifted to making home deliveries of fruit and vegetables? The places that normally supply restaurants must have a huge stock right now that they need to get rid of it, and I, for one, would like to get in on that action.”
Ed. Note: In addition to the Goodbar grocery boxhere. Others?
From an email:
“You can order from any of the websites Monday mornings through Wednesday at midnight, pick a pickup location (Little Coco’s, El Chucho or Bar Charley) and then pickup up the following Sunday.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
Thanks to J. for sending:
“Since the 14th St store is now open, it might be helpful to remind folks that all Trader Joe’s are closed this Easter Sunday and to plan their shopping trips accordingly!”
From Corporate: “Trader Joe’s Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
Last night I got this email from Safeway about 1 person per 150 sq feet. I went to Safeway this morning and there were people counting people entering. When I asked what the limit would be they said that they couldn’t disclose (?) it seems like if you could estimate the store size you could do it though.” (more…)
1101 25th Street, NW
Thanks to CJ for sending:
“New policy at Trader Joe’s in Foggy Bottom. They aren’t letting anyone in without a face covering of some kind. [Ed. Note: Applies to all Retail Food Sellers.] Also friendly reminder that wearing a mask doesn’t mean you can stand within 6 ft of other people”
Reminder: Trader Joe’s 14th Street will be reopening Friday at noon.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan
From the Mayor’s Office last night:
“Today, to protect the District’s food supply chain and the District’s frontline food workers during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-058.
MO 2020-58 Social Distancing Protocols Required for Food Sellers (PDF)
The Order states that no farmers’ market may operate unless issued a waiver. (more…)
Photo by Doug Landry
Thanks to Doug and Ross for reporting:
“Trader Joe’s on 14th is telling folks they are “temporarily closed” per an “email they just received from corporate” and unsure when they will reopen. Last shoppers filtering out now.”
“They aren’t letting anyone enter for now..”
“just called them and the employee stated that they’re closed from today until saturday/sunday. he said to find up to date info on the corporate site.”
UPDATE: “Trader Joe’s on 1914 14th St NW is closed for additional cleaning and will reopen 12PM on Friday, April 10th. A Crew Member who tested positive for COVID-19 was last present in the store on April 5, 2020.“
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
This question was originally asked about Trader Joe’s but I’ll throw it out there more generally – what days/hours have you found the stores to be less crowded, if any?