An estimated 8 million people in the United States have turned to online shopping for groceries amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels, where only about 4% of households were utilizing online grocery services. The surge in demand has led to delays in deliveries and pickup times for many customers, with some reporting waits of up to two weeks. Experts suggest that the shift to online grocery shopping may have a lasting impact on consumer behavior even after the pandemic subsides.