Shoppers say they can’t find certain items in grocery stores

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Since the pandemic began, shoppers say it’s been hard to find certain items in the grocery and other department stores.

WIS went out to find out what type of items have been hard to find on local shelves.

Those items include:

Gatorade
Heinz Mushroom Brown Gravy
Jimmy Dean breakfast products
Bottled water
Chicken
Cat food
Cat litter
Capri Suns
Lunchables
Claxton Farm whole chicken
Corn dogs
Juice boxes
Zero sugar sodas
Milo tea

Shoppers say they also can’t find things like shampoo, aluminum foil, or bottled water.

The Piggly Wiggly on Devine Street said the problem is there will be one thing the company can’t find, such as materials for packaging or ink to print labels, and that creates a temporary shortage.

The grocery store says that before the pandemic they could get 95% of what they needed, but now it’s down to 65%. They say they’re happy despite the shortage because at least they still have food and drinks to sell.

Truck drivers say they have not seen a decrease in their freight due to the pandemic.

One truck driver said his freight has actually increased with home building supplies, which he believes is good for his business.

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