Old Army I agree. That is why I miss them so much in the metroplex and drive to drive to Burleson ever couple of months to spend a huge amount for just one person. But making that dirve undertain about supply is another isue. It is time for an HEB trip for me, last one was before Christmas. I am out of almost everything I got then. But I won't be using the gas to make theat trip until the supply chain and the demand thing level out. If I am going to risk going into a store it needs to at least be somewhere close. Teacher payday for me is the last day of the month, so I usually buy the big run of groceries about the 2nd or 3rd. Hopefully by then stores will have things, including HEB. If so Burleson here I come.

But most everything else, right?

Local HEB has started limiting how many can go in, there is quite a line outside. As I understand it, the registers are limiting how many items you can buy, so the rest of us don't have to. For example, some turd tries to buy four dozen eggs, the register will only allow you to buy two.

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At the + now

No gloves, wipes, tp, or paper towels

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The toilet paper thing is still hysterical to me. Paper towels too. At least wipes and gloves sort of makes sense

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Redstone said:

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No gloves, wipes, tp, or paper towels

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The toilet paper thing is still hysterical to me. Paper towels too. At least wipes and gloves sort of makes sense

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I don't disagree that people shouldn't hoard, but digestive issues are now one of the most common symptoms of the virus.

2 weeks ago, even a week ago people were saying people buying extra toilet paper were stupid.

Now there's a shortage of toilet paper.

Again, I'm not in favor of hoarding and people buying 10x more than they could possibly need, but honestly right now those people who bought more than they usually do seem a lot smarter than those who were laughing about how it wouldn't be an issue.

Those limits are in place at other chains, but why my kids and several of my teacher friends who have offered to shop for me can't do it.

They have to provide for their own family. My daughter is high risk. I don't wnat her making extra store trips. it would be nice if there was some way to identify legitimate shopping for shut ins people so that their limit could double.

That was the positive about ration cards in WWII I guess.

In your case, you might well benefit from the curbside pickup since you have to order so long ahead of time. It's not a guarantee that you will get everything you want, but you might go online and try it for your closest store. Let us know how it goes.

Just got back

No non-perishable items on our list were able to be secured, Including hand wash dish soap. One exception was the last addition to the list, an 8 pack of Dial soap (fresh breeze).

DMs still open -

Also, if you need napkins, check the party aisle.

Negative is approx. 1.50 for 1 pack of 8 napkins in a bright, instead of a neutral, color.

People are being told to avoid contact with other people and assume everyone is infected.

It was silly for people to think buying quantities wouldn't increase. If you usually buy a pack of toilet paper for 2 weeks and you're being told you might be told to stay home for 4+ weeks (and have your kids home with you) then of course you're going to buy multiple packs.

For most this was not panic buying, it was being prepared.

HEB senior support. A partnership with Favor Delivery, "is designed to offer a safer solution for people ages 60 and over." One can either call the Senior Support phone lines with volunteers from both companies" or "Seniors can place their orders on Favors website or download the Favors app and search for H-E-B."

Has anyone even looked at this site. Unfortunately, I am a senior and I find this arrogant and condescending. I can order ground beef, and pay $6 per pound. Ground beef in the store is half of that and I can choose, lean, ground beef, ground chuck, etc...when available......but I get to choose. I can buy chicken per the app.,, 2lb for $8.00 but can't choose breasts, thighs, legs, whole chicken, etc. They choose. Paper towels, $8.00 but no choice of brand, numbers of rolls, etc. I guess H-E-B chooses. Toothpaste, $3.00 but no choice about size and/or brand....and on and on......Get the point.

Perhaps calling personally would be better, I'm not sure but the app/website leaves a lot to be desired. Perhaps a special limited curbside for seniors where seniors can choose for themselves, instead of HEB choosing for them might work better. Perhaps a special time slot allowed at the store for seniors or perhaps some combination of both might be better.

Currently, curbside in my community and home delivery is not available until AFTER April 5 (2 weeks). Those seniors that want to stay at home and be safe (and they are at highest risk) must still go to the store to have choices. I'm not sure how much this program helps seniors.

When is the run on paper products going to end? Still no TP and paper towels second week in a row. Local HEB has everything else. Luckily I had plenty from before all this started but still...

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My husband and I are both managers at heb. We are getting updates daily about how to best take care of our community so if yall have any questions please ask here if it's a non store specific question and I'll do my best to answer.

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My son is a patrol officer with the Houston Police Department that works the night shift. They are experiencing trouble finding decent food on the 11 pm to 7 am shift. They are used to going to HEB and getting a ready to go meal and a drink, but with the hours changed, they can't. Can HEB think of any work arounds for this?

I went to my local HEB at lunch. It was pretty well stocked outside of paper towels and toilet paper and some baking items (my wife needed sugar). I didn't need either, but noticed that aisle completely bare.

I needed milk as well as the smallest container of buttermilk. There is a 2 item limit on milk. The store was out of gallons of 2% so I got 2 1/2 gallons and an 8 oz buttermilk. There was an HEB employee watching and told me there was a limit of 2. I mistakenly thought the 8 oz buttermilk would not count, but I put back a 1/2 gallon and went on my way.

My suggestion is this: limit milk to 1.5 gallons instead of 2 items. I also noticed the prepackaged meats had limits of 2. This should be limited to weight instead of items.

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I went to my local HEB at lunch. It was pretty well stocked outside of paper towels and toilet paper and some baking items (my wife needed sugar). I didn't need either, but noticed that aisle completely bare.

I needed milk as well as the smallest container of buttermilk. There is a 2 item limit on milk. The store was out of gallons of 2% so I got 2 1/2 gallons and an 8 oz buttermilk. There was an HEB employee watching and told me there was a limit of 2. I mistakenly thought the 8 oz buttermilk would not count, but I put back a 1/2 gallon and went on my way.

My suggestion is this: limit milk to 1.5 gallons instead of 2 items. I also noticed the prepackaged meats had limits of 2. This should be limited to weight instead of items.

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Makes logical sense, but most people are stupid when it comes to measurements and it would be difficult to enforce.

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I went to my local HEB at lunch. It was pretty well stocked outside of paper towels and toilet paper and some baking items (my wife needed sugar). I didn't need either, but noticed that aisle completely bare.

I needed milk as well as the smallest container of buttermilk. There is a 2 item limit on milk. The store was out of gallons of 2% so I got 2 1/2 gallons and an 8 oz buttermilk. There was an HEB employee watching and told me there was a limit of 2. I mistakenly thought the 8 oz buttermilk would not count, but I put back a 1/2 gallon and went on my way.

My suggestion is this: limit milk to 1.5 gallons instead of 2 items. I also noticed the prepackaged meats had limits of 2. This should be limited to weight instead of items.

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I buy milk in the half gallon cartons because my kids are still working up the strength for a full gallon jug. We go through about a half gallon/day, and on normal trips to the store I buy three half gallon jugs. This morning with the limit two I bought two one gallon jugs.

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TxAg20 said:

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I went to my local HEB at lunch. It was pretty well stocked outside of paper towels and toilet paper and some baking items (my wife needed sugar). I didn't need either, but noticed that aisle completely bare.

I needed milk as well as the smallest container of buttermilk. There is a 2 item limit on milk. The store was out of gallons of 2% so I got 2 1/2 gallons and an 8 oz buttermilk. There was an HEB employee watching and told me there was a limit of 2. I mistakenly thought the 8 oz buttermilk would not count, but I put back a 1/2 gallon and went on my way.

My suggestion is this: limit milk to 1.5 gallons instead of 2 items. I also noticed the prepackaged meats had limits of 2. This should be limited to weight instead of items.

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I buy milk in the half gallon cartons because my kids are still working up the strength for a full gallon jug. We go through about a half gallon/day, and on normal trips to the store I buy three half gallon jugs. This morning with the limit two I bought two one gallon jugs.

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save half gallons and transfer from whole?

No, I just tell them to toughen up... Or I pour the milk for them anyway.

Strength? You mean in them lifting it up?

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Local HEB has started limiting how many can go in, there is quite a line outside. As I understand it, the registers are limiting how many items you can buy, so the rest of us don't have to. For example, some turd tries to buy four dozen eggs, the register will only allow you to buy two.

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Dad says he went to this one yesterday and saw the last package of TP scooped up while he was 20 feet away.

Went to heb earlier today and had no problems. TP was the only thing I saw was out.

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Strength? You mean in them lifting it up?

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They can lift a gallon jug. Holding it steady to pour into a bowl of cereal without it going everywhere is a different matter.

No I get that. I still pour milk for my 6 year old every time. She can handle it okay when it's 1/4 full or so, but with a freezer on the bottom fridge, it's hard for her to reach anyways.

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When is the run on paper products going to end? Still no TP and paper towels second week in a row. Local HEB has everything else. Luckily I had plenty from before all this started but still...

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If you run out go to an Ace Hardware. They never had a run on their paper towels at $5 per small roll for bounty and $2 for the off brand in my town. I probably should just buy washable napkins.

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When is the run on paper products going to end? Still no TP and paper towels second week in a row. Local HEB has everything else. Luckily I had plenty from before all this started but still...

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If you run out go to an Ace Hardware. They never had a run on their paper towels at $5 per small roll for bounty and $2 for the off brand in my town. I probably should just buy washable napkins.

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My wife is in the cloth diaper business. We are set if we have to fall back on re-usable wiping materials.

I'm curious if this will lead to more folks adopting the bidet. I've seen and heard lots of ppl claiming they don't need TP, cuz they can just jump in the shower.

Convenience stores might have paper towels and TP... if you open the door, touch it only with a napkin / wet wipe / disinfectant wipe cover