Nov. 23, 2020

Hy-Vee is back to setting aside an hour of reserved shopping for high-risk customers because of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases.

The change applies throughout the grocer’s eight-state region, including Sioux Falls.

The reserved hour will be offered at all Hy-Vee locations from 7 to 8 a.m. weekdays and is dedicated for these customers:

• 60 and older.
• Expectant mothers.
• Anyone with an underlying health condition that increases susceptibility to serious illness.

“As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the areas we serve, we believe it’s necessary to bring back this special hour to best serve customers who are at a higher risk of serious illness,” the company said in a statement.

“Hy-Vee remains committed to our customers during these challenging times and will take all measures necessary to keep them and our employees safe. All other customers are asked to please respect this hour reserved for these at-risk customers and limit their shopping to before or after the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. hour Monday through Friday.”