Here’s what my local Coles supermarket on the Gold Coast looks like seven days after Cyclone Alfred.
The sausages and mince were completely sold out. The seafood freezers were similarly bare, although they did have some boneless pork legs available.
The general frozen food section, including items like pies, pizzas, frozen vegetables, chips, and desserts, was about 80% empty.
In terms of dry goods and canned items, most shelves were still well-stocked. Fresh fruits and vegetables were around 70% full.
I managed to snag one of the last four 3L milk containers available, but it was low fat—there was no full cream in sight. A few 1L cartons were still on the shelf.
I went shopping at 2 PM on a Friday, and I don’t expect much to be left for the weekend.
It’s tough to see the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred impacting the local supermarket like that. It sounds like a lot of people stocked up on essentials, which is understandable in the wake of a storm. It’s good to hear that dry goods and canned items are mostly full, though it’s a shame about the limited options for fresh meat and frozen foods. Hopefully, the supply chain will bounce back quickly and shelves will be restocked soon. Are you planning to go back over the weekend, or will you wait until things settle down a bit?