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Macon Food Depot sees more shoppers as people prepare for cold weather

Some of the items that are in high demand are canned goods, frozen vegetables, and meat.

MACON, Ga. — With news of potential winter weather to our north in the metro Atlanta area, folks in Macon decided to prepare just in case.

13WMAZ checked in with shoppers at the Food Depot on Northside Drive in Macon.

Store manager Connie Walker said the location saw a significant rise in traffic on Saturday.

She says people from as far as Griffin came into town to stock up due to shortages. Some of the items that are in high demand are canned goods, frozen vegetables, and meat.

“They're keeping us busy, for one. We're in business. We just want everybody to stay safe and come on out and get everything they possibly need that we do have still available for them to have,” she said.

If there are supplies that you still need, Food Depot will be open until 10 p.m.

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