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Grocery Delivery SXM #223963
04/07/2020 06:26 AM
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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #223968
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And a $75 minimum paid with CC via WhatsApp will help those who truly need assistance how?


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #223969
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I'm thinking they might be limiting orders to $75 minimum in order to keep the orders to a manageable number. If they are overwhelmed by a large numbers of "1 loaf of bread and 1 dozen eggs", the number of orders would be so great, that they wouldn't be able to accommodate the customers. Some people may not be able to get out, or consider themselves at a higher risk and choose to order over the phone for the delivery. A $5 delivery fee seems more than reasonable, I doubt you could drive there and back to your residence for a lower cost due to the gas prices. Unless I misunderstood your question, in which case I apologize in advance.

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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #223970
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I saw another store had a $50 minimum. Kam's Foodworld I believe?


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: o2bnsxm] #223971
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In case you meant your post for me:

It is meant for "necessities" . Unless you have a huge family $75 is a lot of necessities.

We can't drive anywhere, we cannot leave our homes. My point is the people they (the government) say they want to help will probably not be able to get anything from this. It's not for me who ran out of carrots and leeks this week.

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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #223972
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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #223974
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What about those who can not afford that? What about the illegals who can not ask for assistance?

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #223976
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I can not address who can afford what, just posting a link to information. As far as "illegals", being "illegals" has consequences and this may be one of them.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #223977
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Illegals are allowed to fill out the form for assistance, if they have access to a computer. Many won't.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #223979
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Sounds like allowances are being made the best as possible under the conditions.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #223980
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This is day #2 not thinking day #14 will look as good!

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #223984
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Who knows, but a lot will depend on how people approach things and conduct themselvs.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #223985
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Originally Posted by sxmmartini
This is day #2 not thinking day #14 will look as good!

Wendy - are you on island now? Your place is on the French side correct?

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: kim] #223987
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No I am not on the island now... I have a villa on the Dutch side.

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #224025
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Originally Posted by BillandElaine
In case you meant your post for me:

It is meant for "necessities" . Unless you have a huge family $75 is a lot of necessities.

We can't drive anywhere, we cannot leave our homes. My point is the people they (the government) say they want to help will probably not be able to get anything from this. It's not for me who ran out of carrots and leeks this week.


Yes, Bill. I was just trying to analyze why they would set the minimum at $75, and apparently mistook your post for something different than what your query was. Since I already apologized in my first reply, I will be happy to do so again-Sorry.

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: o2bnsxm] #224029
04/07/2020 02:41 PM
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No, no. It's ok. Just wasn't sure you were asking me. I don't know why it is set so high. Have seen other shops with minimum 40 or 50 but cash only.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224030
04/07/2020 02:45 PM
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Market Garden has a 25.00 min with a 5.00 delivery charge.

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: SXMScubaman] #224036
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Good to hear , but they are more expensive than Carrefour .

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224075
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If Carrefour & Market Garden can deliver why not the pizza restaurants or other fast food-restaurants that always delivered?

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #224082
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Originally Posted by sxmmartini
If Carrefour & Market Garden can deliver why not the pizza restaurants or other fast food-restaurants that always delivered?

Ask the SXM government or Prime Minister.

Government Administration Building
Soualuiga Road #1
Pond Island, Great Bay
​St. Maarten

Telephone Numbers

+ (721)-542-0349
+(721)-542-0640

+(721)-542-0651

+(721)-542-2026


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224085
04/08/2020 08:34 AM
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Fayad which I think is a distributor to restaurants is doing delivery as well. Here is their recent post

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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #224086
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Originally Posted by sxmmartini
If Carrefour & Market Garden can deliver why not the pizza restaurants or other fast food-restaurants that always delivered?


You have to draw the line somewhere. Basic cooking foods and medications are necessary. Pizza? Not so much! If you want people to stay home, don’t give them any more excuses to be out and about than they can already come up with.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224092
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Up until today, April 7, 2020, 3444 of almost 5000 forms reflect a need for assistance in procuring food. This is a very serious need that we have been planning for and therefore, you can look forward to getting assistance in one form or the other, either with food boxes or with food vouchers within short.

http://www.sintmaartengov.org/Press...n-COVID19-Developments-APRIL-7-2020.aspx

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224100
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Food and hygiene packages started going out on Monday.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #224102
04/08/2020 11:32 AM
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That is good news. Hope they keep it up.

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224104
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Hope they reach everyone.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224138
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IF anything starts going out on Monday, it is too little too late for those in desperate need. So sad the PM didn't think this through!!!

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: Maria_and_Steve] #224140
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Not sure why you addressed this to me but Elaine implied the packages started (as in past tense) going out Monday, which I assume would have been April 6. Perhaps Elaine can clarify.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: Maria_and_Steve] #224141
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READ Elaine's post--she said food had started going out to those in need this past Monday.


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224173
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Wow. Everyone getting a little testy. Let's take a moment for a breath.
I am in Miami, a terrible place to be in good times.
No one masks, they throw the dirty gloves on the street.
People pushing and shoving for unemployment $$$.
No social distancing. Spreading this dreadful disease everywhere.
We do not leave our apt.
Hard times for all.
Chill!
Sorry Carol!
irina

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: ruralcarrier] #224196
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Has any TTOLer's in SXM had a grocery delivery since the shutdown? I am having Fed Ex deliver packages to me and trying to stay sane!

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Currently awaiting delivery from Maho Market in Beacon Hill. Fedex flies every day.

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Sounds good... stay well.
When travel opens up would like to rent a car from you. https://kennyscarrental.com/

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We have been waiting for 2 days, after we followed the rules for submitting our order to Carrefour via WhatsAPP. We have heard NOTHING. I doubt if the system has ever been functional and remains broken.

Here is the link: https://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-...-neighboring-islands-and-to-clients.html

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #224216
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Originally Posted by sxmmartini
Sounds good... stay well.
When travel opens up would like to rent a car from you. https://kennyscarrental.com/

Thanks very much and we received our bags at noon.

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: Maria_and_Steve] #224217
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Hopefully you get some provisions. This is also likely the first time for the "system" and I imagine it is overwhelmed. Good luck.


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NO Delivery Good Friday and Easter Sunday...

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Maria and Steve--hopefully you received your delivery by now?


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Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #224275
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No Carol. No groceries. I talked with the government and they said there are over 1,000 people waiting for groceries. We don't expect to receive anything in the near future. Kennys lives in a better area for grocery service, it seems. Locals are getting more and more desperate as the days drag on.

Re: Grocery Delivery SXM [Re: Maria_and_Steve] #224276
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He ordered from a different store also. Perhaps that is a difference?


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