Check this alphabetical list to find out whether your favorite Boston grocery store offers special senior shopping hours. Neither Trader Joe’s nor Wegmans has joined the majority of their supermarket peers, although Hannaford is discussing the practice of offering special senior hours.
bfresh Market 
Special Hours for Seniors (60 and over): 6 to 7:30 a.m. daily
Store Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
Bfresh has a single Massachusetts store, located in Somerville’s Davis Square neighborhood.
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Special Hours for Seniors (60 and over): 8 to 9 a.m. daily
A designated entrance is available for seniors at this club with more than a dozen Massachusetts locations.
Costco
Special Hours for Seniors: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 to 9 a.m.
This retail warehouse club has six stores in Massachusetts.
Market Basket
Special Hours for Seniors (60 and over): Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 a.m. The early senior gets the worm at Market Basket, with 28 locations in Massachusetts.
Roche Bros.
Special Hours for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities: 7 to 8 a.m. daily Associates will help shoppers who need additional support.
Store Hours: 8 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (all locations)
Shaw’s Supermarkets
Special Hours for Seniors and At-Risk Community Members: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 a.m.
Store Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
Stop & Shop
Special Hours for Seniors (60 and over): 6 to 7:30 a.m. daily
A designated entrance for seniors will be marked.
Whole Foods
Special Hours for Seniors (60 and over): One hour before the store opens to the general public. Store hours vary. Check your local store’s hours before you shop.
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