Don't drive frequently going to supermarket

[Lottiebugz22]

Is there anyone else that doesn't drive and has to walk to get their food shop? I can't do a weekly shop as I've got to walk 30 minutes to and from the supermarket and can't carry all the bags. I'm having to go frequently which I hate. I usually do online shopping but understand we can't get online delivery slots which is understandable. We aren't in a vulnerable category. Just wondered if anyone is doing the same and how do you feel about it?

When I couldn't drive I had a rolster trolley which helped me to carry a bit more at a time- especially heavy things. In fact I still use it sometimes as I hate parking the car.

We have a car, but live very central to several supermarkets. I haven't driven since lockdown, and when I haven't managed to get a delivery, have walked to the shops- but usually walk there anyways.

I have a wheely device I bought from lidl last year that folds up, but can stack shopping on that, and also use a backpack. Could you get a bus on the return journey home? Otherwise, many local shops and farm shops are delivering basics like milk, bread, eggs etc which might help lighten the load.

Have you tried ALL supermarkets for delivery. Some open slots later at night, others seem to be at random times. I ended up writing a list of the supermarkets, as kept forgetting. Tesco, Sainsburys, asda, morrisons, co-op, Iceland, Ocado, M&S etc.

You shouldn't feel bad about that.

I'm not in that situation but for you, it's the only way you can keep yourself and family fed.

You're doing nothing wrong.

Prior to getting my trolley thing, I;ve also used a small suitcase on wheels to carry groceries.

I am in the same boat OP and have a 12 year old. That eats a lot.

I have to go every other day. I have to see what fresh stuff is available and weigh up if I can carry orange juice and the 2 potatoes I choose/fish/strawberries/cans of tomatoes.

It is EVERY OTHER DAY!

I mean, toast, butter, eggs and juice, coffee for me, are minimum just for breakfast.

I goes on and on...

God forbid I want a bottle of wine.

Heartily sick of it and my back hurts, but what can you do? I feel your pain!

Also, you have to really, really plan. Every meal. Pasta, tin of toms, cheese, bla bla. Dinner, I'll cheat and get a pizza... it all weighs so much. Yogurts? Icecream on top? DD asked for a can of lemonade for a treat. I had to think twice and ditch a punnet of strawberries...

Cheap version of a Rolser and a large backpack. I've got it down to once a week.

I don't live in UK. Absolutely no deliveries here and very bad atmosphere when out. No farm shops.

Want to limit going out. Certainly would not be going on a bus!

OP doesn't have access to deliveries.

Me too. I would not use a suitcase as mentioned above because people will think you're on holiday and you will get awful looks.

I go with backpack as standard and bag for life. I struggle to even get home. 10 min walk. It's horrid.

My sister's been borrowing a trolley from the supermarket

Theres plenty of them due to limited numbers being allowed in the shop, and she takes it straight back. Does live fairly close though.

Oh, well I'm in Spain and would be fined or arrested if I did that.

You can pack quite a bit into a shopping trolley (like what you see the elderly pulling).
Shopping slots have really opened up near me so keep checking.

At the moment I have the bottom of a (surprisingly capacious) pram and a big rucksack - think backpacking.

It's fine for us (two adults, baby, cat) once a week.

Oh really could I borrow a trolley because that would be a lifesaver! Will have to look into that. Can't help but smile thinking of myself pushing a trolly load of shopping home

Can you do a big shop once a fortnight or so and get a cab home? Should only cost a few quid and there has to be less risk in getting a cab once than mixing with numerous people at the shop on a frequent basis.

I think borrowing a trolley for half an hour is probably preferable to going out every other day. It's probably not allowed, but it's what my sister has to do (she can't carry much due to an injury)

" there has to be less risk in getting a cab once than mixing with numerous people at the shop on a frequent basis."

Really? I think taxis should be used only when really necessary at the moment. You're in an enclosed space with someone.

Iceland seem to be releasing slots for the following day quite frequently around here. It's not somewhere I've ever sh opped in, but it's been useful to avoid having to go to the supermarket more than once a week.

I never considered Iceland. I'll look x

OP- I was the 2nd to post on your thread and gave you a list of all the supermarkets that I know deliver. I kept forgetting too