Smith’s extends store hours, requires masks for employees

Smith’s Food and Drug has announced expanded operating hours for its stores for both the general public and senior shoppers.

Starting Sunday, stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, people 60 and older will be able to shop from 6 to 8 a.m., with the stores remaining open until 11 p.m. for everyone.

“We decided to expand our hours due to an improving supply chain,” spokeswoman Aubriana Martindale said in a statement.

Also Friday, Martindale confirmed reports that Smith’s stores are limiting purchases of some meat items.

“There is plenty of protein in the supply chain; however, some processors are experiencing challenges,” she said. “At this time, we’ve added purchase limits only on fresh pork and chicken.”

Smith’s currently is requiring face masks for all employees. There’s no minimum requirement for curbside pickup orders, which remain free of a service charge. The company also is accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for curbside pickup.

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