Previously Wegman's decided not to publicize the opening date of the Cary, NC store to avoid over-congestion during COVID restrictions.  The date did however become known with the potential of attracting a large crowd.  In October more than 25,000 were present at the opening of a Wegman's store in Brooklyn, NYC but this was before COVID restrictions.

Wegman's has applied a number of precautions to prevent dissemination of COVID-19 including social distancing and mandatory use of face covering.  Self-service kiosks, prepared food departments and in-store dining and the iconic Pubs have been closed for the duration of the COVID event.

In past months Wegman's has donated $4 million to food banks in the areas where it operates and has increased employee pay by $2 per hour.