Burke Grocery Stores Expecting Tuesday Evening Rush Ahead of Storm

With the winter storm on its way, many residents will visit their local grocery stores to pick up staple items such as water, batteries and bread.

If forecasters are correct, Burke could be seeing about 5 inches of snow on Wednesday. Some predictions are that the snow will be that wet and heavy kind which could mean power outages.

A manager at the Burke Giant at 6011 Burke Centre Pkwy said they were "doing everything they can" to ensure customers had the supplies they needed on Tuesday evening.

Giant Foods' Jamie Miller, manager of public and community relations, said the stores have been seeing in the region coming in to buy these items since Monday and they saw a steady flow of traffic Tuesday.

Miller also said business in the areas that will be affected by the storm will see a spike in business Tuesday evening because many customers will stop by to pick up materials on their way home from work.

Here's a shopping list of other items that will help keep you going that require neither cold nor heat to keep and prepare:   

• Peanut butter or similar nut spreads and preserves (jellies, jams) 
• Fresh fruits and vegetables 
• Dried fruits and nuts
• Juices (particularly those that are not commonly found in the refrigerator section of the supermarket).
• Breads, muffins, bagels, tortillas
• Dry cereal or granola
• Powdered or canned milk
• Protein bars and protein shakes, such as Ensure.

See also:

• Snow Storm Prep: Food to Buy
• Snow Update from National Weather Service for Fairfax County: 'Worst-Case Scenario — 12 Inches of Snow'