Shelves are stocked with many supplies, though some like bread and eggs are expected to arrive on trucks later Wednesday, said Mr. Manley. More Storm CoverageAt Wal-Mart, many shoppers are buying items like bedding or pillows to donate to local shelters, along with food for themselves, said Mr. Manley. All up and down the street, shuttered shops and closed stores prevented her from buying fresh groceries, she said. They had gone out the night before to get groceries but stores were out of staples like bread and tortillas. People standing in the parking lots of understocked or closed stores routinely greeted newcomers, many of whom asked where the closest open grocery store happened to be.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 30, 2017 19:34 UTC