Food Resources
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 prepare your order for 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. 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.
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 discourage lingering.
Grab n Go Meals
A variety of mobile restaurants are in the Clubhouse 6 parking lot providing to-go meals every evening. For the schedule, see the Arts and Leisure section.
Volunteers Available
A number of volunteers have offered to assist residents with their shopping and errand needs. Contact Recreation for more information by emailing events@lwsb.com or calling (562) 431-6586, ext. 398.
