Six alternative Falkirk district food delivery services if you're struggling to get a supermarket slot

Supermarket home deliveries and Click and Collect slots are hard to come by at the moment with many retailers struggling to cope with increased demand online.
By Fiona Dobie
Published 7th Apr 2020, 08:26 BST
Updated 7th Apr 2020, 08:27 BST

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Nisa in Shieldhill is just one of the local businesses offering customers a delivery serviceNisa in Shieldhill is just one of the local businesses offering customers a delivery service
Nisa in Shieldhill is just one of the local businesses offering customers a delivery service

Home delivery slots at Tesco are fully booked until at least April 27. Asda is full for at least two weeks. Morrisons and Sainsbury’s are also experiencing extremely high demand and lengthy waits for their deliveries too.

Whether you are want to order fruit and vegetables, meat packs or staples like pasta, there are some alternative food delivery services across the Falkirk district that you might want to try. Here are just a few:

Bowhouse Newsagent – Bowhouse Square, Grangemouth

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This family business is going the extra mile to ensure local vulnerable people get what they need. Ensuring their shelves are restocked regularly and posting updates on Facebook of what goods they have received in deliveries they are keeping shoppers informed of what’s available from this outlet. And if you are looking for something they do not stock, they will try their best to source it for you. The newsagent is currently offering a delivery service in the Grangemouth area for over 70s and anyone who is self-isolating due to symptoms. To arrange delivery call 01324 485276.

Day Today Express – Alloa Road, Stenhousemuir

Hot food and groceries are available direct to your door with deliveries starting from £2. There is a minimum spend of £15 required. The team at the store are offering free delivery to elderly (over 60) and infirm customers. To book your delivery slot call 01324 554077.

Hogan’s Fine Food – Main Street, Stenhousemuir

This popular store is working on deliveries and collections only at the moment. They are seeing high demand for their fresh produce at the moment so are regularly updating their website when they have availability to accept orders. Please do not contact the shop but check their website www.hogansfinefoodcompany.co.uk for availability.

Nisa – Shieldhill

This convenience store offers a delivery service to customers by phone and through the Snappy Shopper App. At this time it is offering customers over 65 a free delivery service with a minimum spend of £10. Currently delivering to Falkirk and The Braes, the free service has been extended to cover Grangemouth, Skinflats, Carron, Carronshore, Bainsford, Langlees and Camelon. To order download the Snappy Shopper App or call 01324 622267.

Patricks of Camelon – Main Street, Camelon

The butcher is currently open for deliveries and collections within the local area. They are running a delivery service in the FK1 to FK10 postcodes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Collection at the shop is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Items are limited to three per order, except for one portion steak pies which are limited to five. New orders are taken at 5.30pm each night. To find out more visit www.patricksofcamelon.com

Sardar’s Cellar – Grahams Road, Falkirk

A range of products are available for delivery from this central Falkirk store. As well as food staples, they also deliver a selection of beers, wines and spirits. To see the full range of what's on offer visit www.facebook.com/alcoholfalkirksardarscellar or call 01324 624388 to arrange delivery.

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