Stewart's Shops is a clean and safe place to gather your essentials items quickly and conveniently.

Many people in the Hudson Valley are going through a difficult time. The effects of the coronavirus are hitting most of our daily lives. For many of us, our shopping routine has been drastically altered. Thankfully, your local Stewart's Shops has essential supplies that could help you make it through.

Hudson Valley residents are shopping in large numbers and grocery chains are being overwhelmed and you could spend up to 20 minutes in the checkout lane. Getting some basic items can be difficult. Your local Stewart's Shops may have what you're looking for while you avoid those long lines. Because their stores are smaller, you're able to get in and out quickly and avoid some of the congregating that tend to happen in grocery stores.

If you're like me, when you think of Stewart's, your mind might automatically go to their delicious ice cream and milkshakes—as it should because their ice cream is amazing. However, Stewart's also has a ready supply of essential items like eggs, cheese, milk, bread, peanut butter, medicine, fuel and so much more that could help a family who may be inside for a week or two. Stewart's Shops receives frequent deliveries to ensure that their shelves are stocked for their customers.

It also reassures me to know that Stewart's has gotten high marks for its cleanliness long before COVID-19 was making headlines. Seeing some of my favorite local businesses have to close their doors or reduce their services has been disorienting. It's no small comfort to know that the state has asked Stewart's Shops to remain open given the essential services it provides.

Stewart's is helping me get the items I need quickly and in a clean environment, and they can do the same for you.

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