TRENTON – October 27, 2020 – The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) is taking the lead in ensuring that the state’s grocery and food retail stores remain a lifeline for shoppers during the holidays while COVID-19 continues to factor into our everyday lives.
To accomplish this goal, NJFC developed and distributed these Holiday Safe Shopping Tips which include government mandates as well as best practices. The State of New Jersey requires all shoppers and food workers to wear a facial covering. NJFC urges customers to shop alone to reduce crowds and to practice social distancing. Other key tips for shoppers: Use your eyes to inspect items, not your hands. Also, discard single-use gloves, wipes and masks in the trash and treat employees with respect and kindness. These food retail associates are working on the frontline to ensure everyone always has access to food and supplies to have a happy holiday celebration with your family and friends.
“NJFC previously distributed a Top Ten list of Safe Shopping tips at the beginning of this pandemic. Now with a timely update, these holiday tips remind shoppers how to best navigate food retail stores as they shop for their celebrations. Since the start of this crisis, we have worked closely with our government partners, rallied behind the challenges of the food industry, kept the public informed, and supported our workforce. NJFC continues this mission for the safety and wellbeing of the residents of the state of New Jersey,” said Linda Doherty, President & CEO, NJFC.