Starting today, the city of Torrance has decided to start delivering groceries to residents who are seniors, have a disability or have underlying health conditions. City officials said they want to help those who are "vulnerable" during the coronavirus outbreak. Each delivery will cost $70 and is limited to one household per week. If you're interested your can place an order by calling 310-618-6339 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday or submit an order online.
A city official will make deliveries as quickly as possible, but it can take up to three days. The employee will either ring a resident's doorbell or knock before placing the order down and stepping 6 feet away from the door.
The packages, depending on availability, will include the following items:
- Chicken/turkey (about a 2-pound pack)
- Beef (steak/ground, about a 2-pound pack)
- Milk (at least 1/2 gallon, potentially soy, whole or reduced/non-fat)
- Eggs (at least a dozen)
- Butter (1 pound)
- Bread (1 loaf)
- Boxed pasta, rice or mac and cheese (2)
- Cereal (1 box)
- Canned soups, veggies and/or beans (2)
- Celery stalk (1)
- Carrots (1 pound)
- Onions (2)
- Garlic (1 head)
- Apples (2)
- Oranges (2)
- Can of disinfectant spray (Lysol or similar)
- Dish Soap (at least 8 ounces)
- Toilet Paper (at least a 4-pack), a box of tissues, or paper towels (a 2-pack)
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