Any personal grocery shopper type apps or services?

OneTonneRodeo on 22/03/2020 - 11:40
Last edited 22/03/2020 - 11:41

Hi All,

Impromptu return to Melbourne from abroad and have been self-isolating in a hotel near Southern Cross.

With the rush to return, I didn't have time to coordinate things in advance, so I've been relying on Uber eats these last few days, but wouldn't mind a couple bags of pantry items and fruits. Outside of Coles/Woolies, who still haven't responded to my 'special' application for deliveries after 72h, is there any other personal shopper/delivery app or service that someone might be able to recommend?

For further context, asked the hotel if they could assist, they said they were understaffed and would only be able to help if it was a pick-up order (obviously, that's not happening at the minute), while fam and friends either can't (isolation) or won't (distance) be able to help for some days. I picked the CBD to stay to minimise travel on my return, seeing as normally I'm much further out.

Any leads would be appreciated. Hope everyone else out there in self isolation is holding up well :)

Food & Grocery

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 22/03/2020 - 11:48
    +5

    Try Airtasker

    • jjjaar on 22/03/2020 - 12:08
      +2

      This is a good idea. You might get someone who lives nearby the hotel who will be going to the shops anyway.

      I usually work in the cbd but I’m working from home, otherwise I would offer to help.

      An inner west store, The Happy Apple, are still offering delivery but unsure of their current delivery timelines.

      • OneTonneRodeo on 22/03/2020 - 12:14

        Thanks also for the tip. Also appreciate the thought :)

    • OneTonneRodeo on 22/03/2020 - 12:13

      Thanks for the suggestion! Just had a squizz - is this like a freelancer type site, where I need to tender it out or something?

      • jjjaar on 22/03/2020 - 12:42
        +1

        You ask for a service/task you want to be done and list a budget and closing time. People will then apply for it, potentially with a counter price or more detailed information and how long it will take. Then you pick someone and they do it.

        • OneTonneRodeo on 22/03/2020 - 17:52

          Appreciate the clear explanation, cheers!

  • [Deactivated] on 22/03/2020 - 12:04
    +3

    Victoria to start handing out 2 week self isolation packages call Victoria's coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 from tomorrow.

    • OneTonneRodeo on 22/03/2020 - 12:16

      Cheers for this, I wasn't aware and hadn't come across it so far in my research

      • Stone Monkey on 22/03/2020 - 12:36
        +1

        They just announced it, it's being co-ordinated by the Red Cross.

  • CecilTheChair on 22/03/2020 - 14:42
    +1

    We got approval from woolworths for self isolation delivery 48 hours after applying. This was approved Friday evening and the first available delivery slot was Sunday morning. Might be worth trying that avenue again.

    • OneTonneRodeo on 22/03/2020 - 17:53

      Did you receive any email confirmation at all or anything? Will follow up or try it again.

      • CecilTheChair on 22/03/2020 - 19:18
        +1

        Text message and then when I logged into my account I could select a delivery date. Text message received below:

        We have reviewed your submission for Woolworths Priority Assistance, and you now have access to limited dedicated delivery windows. To place your order, please log into your online account to see available windows at Checkout.
        Thanks,
        Your Woolworths Team

  • sahh on 22/03/2020 - 18:00
    +1

    Harris Farm and my local fruit & veg store was doing special deliveries of pre-packed boxes

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