GROCERY SHOPPING: Newest West Seattle changes

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15 weeks into King County’s outbreak of COVID-19, grocery shopping remains a different experience from what it was pre-pandemic. We’ve been updating hours and other changes at West Seattle’s standalone supermarkets for almost three months now. Here’s what’s new since our last update two weeks ago:

WHOLE FOODS HOURS: The West Seattle Whole Foods Market (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW; WSB sponsor) is now open until 9 pm.

PCC BAGS AND MASKS: Two changes about to take place at PCC (2749 California SW):

Starting Monday, June 15, PCC members and shoppers can use their own reusable shopping bags when they bag their own order. They will need to keep the bags in their cart when bagging their groceries. If they choose to have our staff assist in bagging, we will need to use our paper bags at 5 cents per bag.

In addition, in accordance with Labor and Industries and the WA State Department of Safety and Health, PCC store staff will now wear paper masks.

We’ve updated our ongoing list. Any changes YOU have noticed?

Selfbagger June 13, 2020 (7:13 am)

I’ve been bagging things myself ever since this started. I just ask the staff not to bag and put loose items in my cart which I then bag myself. I shop at thriftway, met market, and qfc with no problem.

KM June 13, 2020 (1:49 pm)

PCC allows this too, assuming you bag them at your car. What is changing is now you can bag them (at PCC) during the checkout process.

Sue T. June 13, 2020 (8:24 am)

Do any West Seattle grocers sell inexpensive biodegradable face masks?

trickycoolj June 13, 2020 (11:22 am)

Today I learned you have to go inside for Whole Foods pickup. Prime Now app says they’ll bring it to you in the car. No biggie but I probably would have put on clothes I was less embarrassed to hop out of the car in LOL

H June 14, 2020 (9:14 pm)

Lol same thing happened to me! I was wearing slippers!

W.E.T June 13, 2020 (6:18 pm)

Why isn’t PCC requiring all customers to wear masks. Lets protect our essential workers and our community. Great they require their employees to wear a mask but customers should be required as well.

G June 14, 2020 (4:25 am)

I thought it’s pretty much highly recommended that everyone wear a mask when in public or public places. Why would anyone want to go around others without the love and respect of wearing a mask. My mask protects you, your mask protects me. I thought PCC had a requirement for its shoppers to wear a mask when shopping.
Charlie June 14, 2020 (10:17 am)

L&I has changed the guidance to employers that “medium risk” jobs must now wear disposable masks instead of reusable cloth ones. Cloth is still OK for employees in “low risk” jobs.

Argonautter June 13, 2020 (11:10 pm)

I now have a stash of plastic bags from the Roxbury Safeway. We’re not supposed to put them in the recycling. Does anyone know where I can recycle them?

WSB June 14, 2020 (12:15 am)

Supposedly same place you got them.
https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/recycling-bags-and-wraps/find-drop-off-location/
But note the COVID disclaimer…
clairdesol June 14, 2020 (10:27 am)

If you subscribe to Ridwell they will take plastic bags along with all sorts of plastic wrap. ridwell.com
DRW June 14, 2020 (11:03 am)

Home Depot!
Cheryl June 14, 2020 (3:35 pm)

Sign up for Ridwell. They can take plastic bags. It costs a bit but it’s worth the convenience.

anonyme June 14, 2020 (6:29 am)

I was going to try doing my own shopping again after 4+ months of quarantine, especially as delivery, volunteer and payment options have dried up or become unworkable. But now bus cancellations have ensured permanent imprisonment, also meaning that I will no longer be able to support local vendors. Then to add insult to injury, DSHS has threatened to take away EBT because I cant access a place to use it (formerly the farmers market). Getting old is hellish enough, but quickly becoming impossible. Too much of a struggle, I’m about done here.

me June 14, 2020 (11:55 am)

You cab use EBT for Amazon Fresh and Amazon Pantry and the delivery is free.https://www.amazon.com/snap-ebt/b?ie=UTF8&node=19097785011You can use it to buy regular Amazon products too but you have to pay 50% of the delivery fee, only Amazon Fresh and Amazon Pantry is 100% free.
Tom W June 14, 2020 (2:43 pm)

I’ve never been to the Senior center in West Seattle but they seem to have programs to help seniors with their shopping.

https://sc-ws.org/

Contact Us Senior Center of West Seattle

4217 SW Oregon St Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: (206) 932-4044

anonyme June 14, 2020 (1:52 pm)

Fresh and Pantry do not have grocery items I need. I am well aware of the so-called options, but they are not long term solutions – and the term has been far too long already. Delivery has a lot of limitations and drawbacks, not is “free” actually free – Amazon adds a 10% tip (optional, if you want to screw the employee – I dont).

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