Giant Eagle Inc. of Pittsburgh announced Thursday that beginning Monday, it will open one hour early on select days at all Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets to customers at highest risk for complications from coronavirus.

The food retailer will open its doors at 6 a.m. Monday through Wednesday for vulnerable customer groups, including people 60 and older, those with disabilities and immune-compromised individuals. Staff will be available to help those who need special accommodations.

After the first hour, Giant Eagle and Market District stores will return to current operating hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

"We continue to be amazed by the commitment of our team members, who have again stepped up to make sure that the most vulnerable members of our communities have an opportunity to comfortably shop in our stores," said Giant Eagle spokesperson Dan Donovan in a release. "We ask that all customers help us by respecting these hours for the health and well-being of our community during this time."