PITTSBURGH, Pa (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh-based grocery store chain, Giant Eagle, announced Thursday that it will begin hosting dedicated shopping hours for first responders and law enforcement, according to a release.
Beginning Friday April 3, Giant Eagle will open its stores one hour early, at 6 a.m., for first responders to shop, the release adds.
Company officials say the special hour of operation will be available on Thursdays and Fridays for all police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and other trained members of the first responder community.
Officials add that company employees will not be asking first responders for verification of employment, but instead ask that "other guests respect this dedicated hour."
Giant Eagle also announced in the release that all stores will be closed on Sunday April 12, in observance of the Easter holiday.
“Our Team Members have been working around the clock to provide a safe shopping environment for our guests and to ensure access to essential food, fuel and medicines, and we cannot thank them enough for their heroic efforts throughout this pandemic,” said Giant Eagle Spokesperson Jannah Jablonowski.
“We thank our guests for helping us recognize our Team Members in this special way and encourage everyone in our communities to please keep these closures in mind as you plan your food, fuel and prescription needs next week.”
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