Food Resources during COVID-19
The Leisure World Recreation Department has compiled the following information on senior grocery hours, grab ’n’ go meals delivered daily onsite and local restaurants that deliver or have curbside pickup.
This information is updated weekly to help people stay home as much as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
Grocery Store Hours for Seniors
• Gelson’s Market is open from 7-8 a.m. for seniors 65 and older. One caregiver per shopper is permitted, proof of age required.
• Ralph’s is open from 6-7 a.m. for seniors. Traffic is restricted to 50 people at a time so occasionally there are lines. People can order online for store pickup
• Sprouts does not have senior hours but delivers through Instacart or you can order ahead, and store staff will hand pick your order pick up.
• Trader Joes is open from 8-9 a.m. for people aged 60 and older. The store limits the number of shoppers inside to 50. Lines move quickly and the wait is usually only a few minutes. It is well stocked but limits eggs, milk and paper products; ask if shelves are not stocked.
• Costco is open from 9-10 a.m., Monday-Friday, for members ages 60 and older, and people with disabilities effective May 4. Guests will not be admitted. Costco delivers through Instacart with store hours from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
•Target is open on Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. for seniors only. The store has reduced hours and closes by 9 p.m. daily to deeply clean stores.
• Smart & Final stores are open 30 minutes early, from 7:30-8 a.m. to accommodate seniors 65 and older, those with disabilities and pregnant women. ID may be requested.
• Stater Bros. Market is open from 7-8 a.m. for people 65-plus.
Other Local Food Options
The Farmer’s Market is open at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays at Seal Beach Village parking lot.
The Primrose Restaurant in the same shopping center offers a pop-up mini market daily in the parking lot from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It offers dairy products, eggs, fresh produce, paper goods and a few sundry items.
Grab n’ go Onsite Food Options
There is onsite food service available daily at the Clubhouse 6 parking lot at a Grab n’ Go event. In case of long lines or warm weather, lines will form inside Clubhouse 6. Vehicles should be parked; golf carts will not be permitted in line. Mobility aids are allowed.
• Kabobaholic Food Truck 4-6 p.m., Mondays; Mediterranean cuisine, including chicken or meat kabobs, gyros, falafel, loaded fries, pre-order at www.kabobaholicft.com or text (949) 400-4696 or buy onsite, mention LWSB.
• Koffel’s Taco Tuesday Truck, 5-7 p.m., Tuesday and Friday; check menus via LW Live alerts (no pre-orders).
• Gourmet Renee’s American cuisine, 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays. Pre-order and save time by calling or texting (323) 833-1213.
• Domino’s Pizza, 3:30-7 p.m., Thursdays. Call ahead, (562) 493-2212, to have special orders delivered to the parking lot.
• Mandi’s Candies Ice Cream truck has now joined the Thursday lineup, just in time for the warm weather.
• Katella Deli, 4-6 p.m., Friday, preorder at (562) 594-8611 or order online www.katellabakery.com or buy weekly specials onsite.
• Naples Rib Company barbecue, sandwiches and salads, 4-6 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays in June; online pre-orders only at
ribcompany.com/LW.
• Lucille’s Smokehouse, 4-6 p.m., first and third Saturdays in June (no pre-ordering)
• NEW! Berg Catering – 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sunday, freshly prepared meals with a healthy gourmet touch; pre-order only (562) 663-2038 or online at bergcatering.com (LW Menu) Downtown Cafe
The Downtown Café in Building 5 has vending machines that are restocked daily with food and drinks for take-out. Due to social distancing rules, the tables and chairs have been removed to discour- age lingering.
Volunteers Available
A number of volunteers have offered to assist residents with their shopping and errand needs. Contact the Recreation office at the number below to be matched to a volunteer. This is a free service, but arrangements you make are between the two parties. GRF is simply sharing this information.
Local Restaurant Delivery and Take-Out Several local restaurants have reached out to us who now offer pickup and delivery service, some with specially priced menus with lower prices during this difficult time. Contact Recreation for more information on food options by emailing events@lwsb. com or calling (562) 431-6586, ext. 398.
—Kathy Thayer
