Our Kroger shelves are thinning a bit.

[Ilsa]

The store was busy this morning with people stocking up. No one was using the little carts. Most people had pretty full big carts.

Milk, frozen dinners, etc. had thinned out.

[Cattledog]

1. Same in Atlanta.

[hlthe2b]

2. I recommend more people go at off hours. Overnight, if they are 24 hour operations...

I've seen harried parents with sneezing, sniffling toddlers in those big behemoth child rider carts--handling every item within reach (as one would expect). Especially during crowded daytime hours. Granted, they likely merely have colds, but it was prevalent enough to be alarming.

A lot less stressful, regardless.

[Mike 03]

3. Thanks for the report.

These DU first-person reports are interesting and valuable to take the temperature of the nation.

We're seeing thinning too. My sister had trouble getting toilet paper earlier this week, and she just wanted one package.

I noticed our Walmart was very low on paper towels and clorox spray, but there were some bottles. I had to get "foaming" instead of "spraying." TBH I'm not really sure of the difference. I guess it foams instead of sprays.

[C_U_L8R]

4. The supply chain is working

It just wasn't prepared for a big wave of panic buying...
the folks at my store felt confident that they'll be restocking
but it may take a while to fill the shelves again.

[getagrip_already]

5. STOP HOARDING PERISHABLE ITEMS!!!!

That should be a no brainer, but at a supermarket closer to boston a friend reported milk, eggs, meat, fruits and vegs were gone, but there was still plenty of pasta, canned goods, etc.

Be real people. These foods will simply spoil before you get to them. Sure, everyone is staying home and you need a little more, but be realistic.

It's just going to be thrown out and the shortage will raise prices for everyone.

[Andy823]

6. Went to Walmart yesterday

First time since the start of the virus in Washington State that there was NO toilet paper! When early when it was not very crowded and most other things were still on the shelf, just a shortage of toile paper. Of course this was the day after trumps lame address to the nation so I am thinking that many people hit the store after they listened to trump.

On the bright side Home Depot had plenty of TP!